
Matt Cradock
Matt joined Golf Monthly in February 2021 covering weekend news, before also transitioning to equipment and testing. After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 months, he was offered a full-time position at the company in October 2022 and continues to cover news and social media.
Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round is a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine.
Matt’s current What’s In The Bag?
Driver: Honma TW747, 8.75°
Fairway Wood: Ping G430 LST 15°, 19°
Irons: TaylorMade P7CB
Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°
Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Latest articles by Matt Cradock
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Andy Murray WITB: What Clubs Does The Tennis Legend Use?Take a look at what's in the bag of former tennis star, turned golf addict, Andy Murray, who is already playing off a near scratch handicap
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This New Waterproof Stand Bag Packs Cart Bag Storage, But There's One Small CatchMatt Cradock takes the Big Max Aqua Eight H stand bag onto the course to find out how it performs in an array of conditions
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Shot Scope Introduces New Analysis Feature To Speed Up Your Journey To Lower ScoresShot Scope has revealed its new game improvement Shot Scope 6 feature, which provides six key metrics designed to help lower your score out on the course
By Matt Cradock Published
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Speed Of Play Data Becomes Publicly Available On Korn Ferry TourThe Korn Ferry Tour has confirmed that statistics relating to speed of play for individual players on the circuit is now publicly available on its website
By Matt Cradock Published
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How One Golfer Is Aiming To Set A New World Record Involving The Name 'Mark'Mark Taylor is looking to raise £88,000 for Prostate Cancer UK by bringing 88 golfers called Mark together for a record breaking golf competition
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Tour Pro Reveals Reason For Leaving Midway Through Playoff For A Potential US Open SpotUS Open qualifying always throws up drama and, at Dallas Athletic Club, Eugenio Chacarra forfeited the chance to secure an alternate spot at the Major as he left midway through a playoff
By Matt Cradock Published
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Is This Golf's Newest Collector's Item? Bridgestone's Limited-Edition Black Golf Ball Release Sells Out In An HourGoing live at 9am EST on May 19th, the special limited edition drop of the Bridgestone Tour B RX & Tour X Black sold out in an hour on the brand's site
By Matt Cradock Published
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This TaylorMade Driver Just Secured Its Very First Major Win Despite Being Released In 2019Driving proved to be one of the key aspects to success at the PGA Championship, with Aaron Rai's model of choice claiming it's first Major win despite being seven-years-old
By Matt Cradock Published
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Has This Dominant, Major-Winning Fairway Wood Officially Cemented Its Claim As The Best Of All Time?Aaron Rai's PGA Championship victory kept an impressive streak alive on Sunday, with this particular model of fairway wood now involved in six straight men's Major wins
By Matt Cradock Published
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Marco Penge To Take Time Off From Game Following Ongoing Health IssuesThe three-time DP World Tour winner revealed on Instagram that he is to take some time off from the game to focus on his health
By Matt Cradock Published
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Why Does Aaron Rai Wear Two Golf Gloves?Aaron Rai is one of only a few golfers to wear two gloves when out on the course. Here, we explain why
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Aaron Rai Claims Maiden Major Title To Become First Englishman To Win PGA Championship Since 1919Aaron Rai carded a five-under 65 to beat Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley by three in a thrilling final round at Aronimink
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How Did All 11 LIV Golfers Fare At The 2026 PGA Championship?It was a strong week for the LIV Golfers at the PGA Championship, as Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith produced excellent results in Philadelphia
By Matt Cradock Published
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Aaron Rai's PGA Championship Winning WITB: A Seven-Year Old Driver, Iron Headcovers And Two Gloves Feature Among Equipment-Free Agent's Set-UpCheck out what equipment-free agent, Rai, is using for the 2026 season, with a unique bag in-play for the Englishman
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Lottie Woad Details Equipment Issue After Moving Into 54-Hole LPGA Tour LeadAfter noticing her putter grip wasn't on straight, Woad has found herself leading going into the final round of the Kroger Queen City Championship
By Matt Cradock Published
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Alex Smalley WITB 2026: A 4-Wood And Prototype Putter Highlight Full Ping Set-UpCheck out what clubs Ping staffer, Alex Smalley, is using for the 2026 season
By Matt Cradock Published
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Best Major Leaderboard Of All Time? Why The PGA Championship Final Round Could Be An All-Time ClassicAlex Smalley leads at six-under-par going into the final round in Philadelphia, but the caliber and mix of names in close quarters means we're in for an epic
By Matt Cradock Published
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Alex Smalley Leads PGA Championship, Big Names Within Touching Distance Ahead Of Epic SundayAlex Smalley moved clear of a bunched leaderboard on Moving Day to lead by two with one round to play
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How A Putter Change 10 Minutes Prior To His Tee Time Helped This Tour Pro Make A Big Move At The PGA ChampionshipKristoffer Reitan changed his putter just 10 minutes before his third round tee time on Saturday, with the move leading to a five-under 65 at Aronimink Golf Club
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rory McIlroy's 2011 US Open Winning Shirt Goes Up For Sale At Near $300,000 Asking PriceMcIlroy's 2011 US Open polo has hit Golden Age Auctions' website, with the shirt an historic one that will set you back a near $300,000
By Matt Cradock Published
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Watch The Terrifying Moment Wyndham Clark Almost Hits Spectator At The PGA ChampionshipBoth Clark and the surrounding spectators endured a frightening moment on Friday at the PGA Championship, when the former almost struck fans with his golf ball
By Matt Cradock Published
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Sahith Theegala Endures Terrible PGA Championship Break As Missing Golf Ball Leads To PenaltyPlaying the par 4 10th, Theegala somehow lost his approach from a fairway bunker, with the incident leading to a damaging triple bogey seven
By Matt Cradock Published
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Who Are The Best Active Male Golfers Yet To Win A Major?A number of top-quality players have secured one of the four men's Majors in golf, but some big names are yet to lift one of the game's coveted trophies
By Matt Cradock Published
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Garrick Higgo Reveals Reasoning For Late Tee Time Penalty At PGA ChampionshipAfter he was penalized for being late to his first round tee time at the PGA Championship, Higgo explained what actually happened prior to the bizarre incident
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