
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 came in 2016, where he shot a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine holes. His favorite player is Rory McIlroy, despite nearly being struck by his second shot at the 17th during the 2015 BMW PGA Championship.
Matt’s current What’s In The Bag?
Driver: Honma TW747, 8.75°
Fairway Wood: Ping G430 LST 15°, 19°
Irons: TaylorMade P.7CB
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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Where Does This Tour Pro's Mammoth Final Round Comeback Rank In Terms Of Golf's Largest Ever
Kristoffer Reitan fired a nine-under-par course record of 62 at Rinkven International Golf Club, overcoming a nine shot deficit in the process
By Matt Cradock Published
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Why PGA Tour Players Are No Longer Fined For Skipping Signature Events
Rory McIlroy was fined $3 million after he missed two Signature Events in 2023 but, for 2025, having missed three Signature Events, he isn't to be fined for it
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rickie Fowler And Jordan Spieth Among Memorial Tournament Sponsor Exemptions As Rory McIlroy Sits Out Event
The field for the Memorial Tournament has been finalized and Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler are among the four players to receive sponsor exemptions
By Matt Cradock Published
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Senior PGA Championship 2025 Tee Times: Round Three
A stacked leaderboard is in place going into the weekend of the Senior PGA Championship, where Vijay Singh, Cameron Percy and Y.E Yang share a three-way lead
By Matt Cradock Published
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Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 Tee Times: Round Three
Ben Griffin and Matti Schmid lead the Charles Schwab Challenge at the halfway stage, with the pair sitting at 11-under-par at Colonial Country Club
By Matt Cradock Published
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This Scarily Tight Fairway On The Asian Tour This Week Will Give Average Golfers Nightmares
If a video from commentator Timmy Constantine Low is to go by, players at the Kolon Korea Open will have some incredibly narrow fairways to deal with this week
By Matt Cradock Published
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Johnson Wagner Defends Rory McIlroy After Skipping Media At PGA Championship
The Golf Channel analyst explained that a media appearance from McIlroy could have squashed speculation around his non-conforming driver, but Wagner was ultimately fine with the five-time Major winner not speaking to media at Quail Hollow
By Matt Cradock Published
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PGA Tour Winner Spotted Testing Bryson DeChambeau’s Krank Driver
Prior to the Charles Schwab Challenge, Jake Knapp was reportedly spotted using the Krank Driver DeChambeau uses as he practiced on the range
By Matt Cradock Published
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Marc Dull Makes History With Solo Win At US Amateur Four Ball Championship
Marc Dull created history at the US Amateur Four Ball Championship, as the American became the first player to win a pairs match by himself in the event
By Matt Cradock Published
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'A Dream Come True' - Bubba Watson Gifts Caitlin Clark Signed Driver At WNBA Game
The two-time Major winner was courtside for the Indiana Fever's WNBA game, with Watson gifting Clark a signed Ping driver ahead of her match
By Matt Cradock Published
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PGA Championship Viewing Figures Released Following Scottie Scheffler’s Quail Hollow Triumph
Although Scheffler's victory at Quail Hollow wasn't the most exciting, it still drew almost 4.8 million viewers, with audiences peaking at 6.9 million on Sunday
By Matt Cradock Published
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Senior PGA Championship Prize Money Payout 2025
Richard Bland returns to defend his Senior PGA Championship title, where there's a $3.5 million tournament purse up for grabs at Congressional Country Club
By Matt Cradock Published
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Hogan’s Alley: Why Ben Hogan Is Synonymous With Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club is known as Hogan's Alley, with the World Golf Hall of Famer claiming a record five victories around its layout
By Matt Cradock Published
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As Well As $1.8 Million, This Week's Charles Schwab Challenge Champion Also Wins A 1992 Land Rover Defender. Here's Why...
Throughout the history of the Charles Schwab Challenge, the winner has not just received a trophy and tartan jacket, but also a very special motor vehicle
By Matt Cradock Published
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How A Club Change Prior To The PGA Championship Helped Scottie Scheffler Secure A Third Major Title
The World No.1 claimed the PGA Championship in dominant fashion, with Scheffler opting to use a 7-wood that was originally built for him back in February
By Matt Cradock Published
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Get A First Look At The New Titleist T-Series Irons As They Hit The Professional Circuits This Week
Titleist has revealed its brand new T-Series iron lineup, which will debut on the professional tours this week
By Matt Cradock Published
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LIV Golfer Among Notable Withdrawals From US Open Qualifying
Sam Horsfield was among several names to withdraw from US Open Final Qualifying on Monday at Walton Heath, with the Englishman carding a three-over 74 first round
By Matt Cradock Published
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Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 Picks, Odds And Predictions
The PGA Tour returns this week, with the Charles Schwab Challenge taking place at Colonial Country Club in Texas
By Matt Cradock Published
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'What I Really Think Needs To Happen, Being Pretty Transparent Here, Is Just Get A Golf Ball That Flies A Little Straighter’ - Bryson Dechambeau Admits Golf Ball Struggles At PGA Championship
DeChambeau finished in a share of second place at the PGA Championship, with the American claiming he needs a ball that goes straighter if he is to win his next Major
By Matt Cradock Published
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Sensational Scottie Scheffler Dominates Field To Win PGA Championship At A Canter
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler sealed a first PGA Championship title by five shots after dominating the field at Quail Hollow, consequently securing a third Major
By Michael Weston Last updated
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‘I’m Baffled Right Now’ - What Bryson DeChambeau Said After Latest Major Close Call
Bryson DeChambeau produced another strong performance in a Major, but was left "baffled" after another close call
By Matt Cradock Published
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How Much Did Scottie Scheffler Win At The PGA Championship?
Scottie Scheffler claimed a dominant victory at Quail Hollow and, in the process, secured a record purse at the 2025 PGA Championship
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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How Much Scottie Scheffler’s Caddie Is Set To Make At The PGA Championship
Scottie Scheffler secured a third Major championship of his career and, in the process, his caddie Ted Scott secured a bumper payday
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Joaquin Niemann Hints At ‘Better’ LIV Golf Pathway Into Majors
Although Niemann finished outside of contention, the Chilean produced an excellent final round for the best Major result of his career
By Matt Cradock Published