
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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Who Is Cameron Young's Wife? Meet Kelsey DalitionGet to know the two-time PGA Tour winner's wife Kelsey Dalition a little better here as well as finding out a bit more regarding the pair's family
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Sergio Garcia Receives Masters Conduct Warning After Damaging Teeing Area And Snapping DriverAt just his second hole of the day, the 2017 Masters winner slammed his driver on the ground before breaking it following a poor tee shot at the par 5
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Masters Leader Cameron Young Set For Sunday Mass Church Visit Ahead Of Final Round Pairing With Rory McIlroyThe American surged up the leaderboard to be in contention going in to Masters Sunday, but the pressure and distraction of a first Major won't stop Young from attending mass
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'Terrible Question' - Scottie Scheffler Shuts Down Reporter At The MastersFiring a seven-under 65 on Moving Day, Scheffler was asked whether his round could have been better, which drew a slightly sharp response from the World No.1
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'I'm Going To Have To Be Better If I Want To Have A Chance To Win' - Rory McIlroy Reflects On Third Round As Six Shot Masters Lead EvaporatesThe defending champion led by six shots going into Saturday, but poor play and charges from those in the field meant he finished his round in a share of the lead going in to Sunday
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Many Have Complained About The Masters Course Set-Up... But Is The Criticism Justified?Course conditions have been a big-talking point at Augusta National, with dry, warm weather entertaining an extremely tough Masters championship
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Tyrrell Hatton WITB 2026: What Clubs Does The Englishman Use?Tyrrell Hatton has a full bag of Ping clubs paired with a Titleist golf ball. Let's take a look...
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Wyndham Clark WITB 2026: What Clubs Does The Equipment-Free Agent Use?Take a look at what golf clubs equipment-free agent, Wyndham Clark, is using during the 2026 season
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Jason Day WITB 2026: Seven-Year-Old Fairway Woods And Avoda Irons And Wedges Highlight Equipment-Free Agent's Set-UpTake a look at what's in the bag of 13-time PGA Tour winner, and former Major champion, Jason Day
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The 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest Becomes Most-Viewed In Over A Decade Despite Dividing FansThe event on Wednesday may have been the most viewed par 3 contest since 2015, but that didn't stop viewers from voicing their disdain at the coverage
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I Asked 35 Patrons How Much They Spent In The Masters Gift ShopThe Masters is famed for its shop and, during competition week, I asked patrons on the ground what they're buying and how much they're spending at Augusta National
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Brooks Koepka Accidentally Had His Driver In Wrong Setting For Masters Opening RoundKoepka bettered his first round at The Masters by three strokes on Friday, with one reason being an improvement in driving, something that came from an accidental driver setting change
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The Clubs Rory McIlroy Is Using At The 2026 MastersLooking to defend his Green Jacket at The Masters, check out what clubs McIlroy is using for 2026 at Augusta National
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Rory McIlroy Makes Subtle Club Swap At The MastersMcIlroy shares the lead after the first round of The Masters, with a fairway wood change almost going unnoticed at Augusta National
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Masters Pro To Put In Two Drivers And New Putter In Drastic Overnight Gear ChangeAfter struggling off the tee and on the greens, Harry Hall revealed that he will change his set-up significantly prior to the second round of The Masters
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Sam Burns WITB 2026: Featuring New Driver, Fairway Wood, Irons And WedgesTake a look at what five-time PGA Tour winner and Ryder Cup star, Sam Burns, is using for the 2026 season
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I Followed The Same Group For All 18 Holes At The Masters And These Are 5 Things I NoticedJohnny Keefer and Haotong Li were the first pair out on the course for the 2026 Masters and, having watched them for all 18 holes, here are five things I picked up on
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What Driver Every Player Is Using At The 2026 MastersAugusta National requires precision off the tee and, for 2026, various manufacturers and models will be present for the first men's Major of the season
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Every Player-Caddie Partnership At The 2026 MastersIt's not just the players who will be enduring a tough week at Augusta National, with the caddies also playing a pivotal part in Masters success
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What Does A Day In The Life Attending Augusta National Look Like?The Masters is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for some, so what can you expect on your day out at Augusta National?
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A 9-Wood, More Mini Drivers And A First For This Brand... The 5 Gear Trends We've Spotted At The MastersAugusta National provides an incredibly unique set-up, which is why the professionals are going to extreme lengths when it comes to their golf equipment
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What Is The Most-Used Golf Ball At The 2026 Masters?Check out which golf ball every player will be using at The Masters, where Rory McIlroy looks to defend his Green Jacket from an historic 2025
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I Watched Rory McIlroy's Masters Practice Round And Here's Why It Could Be A Record-Breaking Week For The Career Grand Slam WinnerMcIlroy returns to The Masters as the defending champion and, after watching his practice round on Tuesday, I've seen enough to believe he'll challenge once again
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Overheard At Amen Corner... Some Of The Best Sound Bites I've Heard From Augusta NationalAmen Corner is, arguably, the most famous three-hole stretch in golf and, after spending an hour watching the action there, I've collected a few of my favorite quotes from the patrons
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