
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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Which DP World Tour Players Secured 2026 PGA Tour Cards?
The PGA Tour has 10 new members following the DP World Tour Championship, as a thrilling final day in Dubai concluded with players earning their status for 2026
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Clothing Brand Inspired By Seve Ballesteros That This Spaniard Is Wearing At The DP World Tour Championship
Angel Ayora sits one shot back going into the final round of the DP World Tour Championship, with the Spaniard donning apparel inspired by a legendary player
By Matt Cradock Published
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Nelly Korda Makes Significant Equipment Change And Debuts New Nike Golf Shoe Collaboration At The Annika
Korda was spotted with new TaylorMade irons in the bag at The Annika, with the two-time Major winner also showing off Nike golf shoes she helped design
By Matt Cradock Published
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Every Gear Change Rory McIlroy Made During His Historic 2025 Season
McIlroy has enjoyed an incredible 2025, with the five-time Major winner making notable changes to his equipment set-up along the way
By Matt Cradock Published
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'I’m Not Putting Any Tournament On The Calendar Or Specific Time For Returning' - Justin Thomas Provides Update After Undergoing Surgery
The two-time Major winner revealed he has undergone back surgery after a disc problem, with Thomas not giving any indication of when he will return in 2026
By Matt Cradock Published
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Despite Improving Her Second Round Score By 8 Shots, Kai Trump Among Big Names To Miss The Cut At The Annika
The granddaughter of the President did fire a respectable five-over-par 75 on Friday, but the 18-year-old would miss the cut in her LPGA Tour debut
By Matt Cradock Published
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Zander Lombard Dominates At DP World Tour Q-School As Tour Cards For 2026 Are Finalized
The South African fired a 37-under-par tournament total to surge clear at Infinitum in Spain, as the battle for DP World Tour cards produced a thrilling finish
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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This Type Of Golf Club Is Only Used By 20% Of The PGA Tour's Top 50 Players
If you were to look inside the bags of the best players on the PGA Tour, you might notice that this particular club appears to be less and less popular
By Matt Cradock Published
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I Know He's Divisive, But I've Gained More Respect For Patrick Reed In 2025...
Like him or loathe him, Patrick Reed has been one of the true global players in 2025 after plying his trade at numerous tournaments worldwide
By Matt Cradock Published
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Scottie Scheffler And Rory McIlroy Confirm Teams For Golf Channel Games
The World No.1 and No.2 have confirmed their four-man teams for the Optum Golf Channel Games, which takes place on December 17 at Trump National Golf Club Jupiter
By Matt Cradock Published
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Maxfli Golf Ball And A New TaylorMade Putter: Ben Griffin's World Wide Technology Championship Winning WITB
Griffin secured his third PGA Tour victory of 2025, with the Ryder Cup star making a big putter change prior to his win at the World Wide Technology Championship
By Matt Cradock Published
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A Six-Year Old Driver, Iron Headcovers And Two Gloves: Aaron Rai's Unique Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Winning WITB
Rai secured a third DP World Tour victory at Yas Links, with the Englishman using one of the more unique bag set-ups on the professional circuit
By Matt Cradock Published
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Aaron Rai Defeats Tommy Fleetwood In Playoff To Secure Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Title
In a thrilling final day at Yas Links, Rai got the better of Fleetwood for a second time in a playoff, as he secured the biggest win of his career at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Yosuke Asaji Secures Moutai Singapore Open Playoff Win For First Asian Tour Victory In Six Years
The 32-year-old fired a five-under-par final round to force a playoff, with Asaji getting the better of Jeunghun Wang to wrap up the penultimate International Series event of 2025
By Matt Cradock Published
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A Staggering 100% Of The Field Are Using This Golf Brand At The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
For the first time in its history, every single player at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship has at least one Golf Pride grip in their bag at Yas Links
By Matt Cradock Published
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Two Tour Pros Disqualified For Different Reasons At Separate Tournaments
Both Changwoo Lee and Muni He found themselves disqualified for different reasons at their respective events on the Asian Tour and Ladies European Tour
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rory McIlroy To Attend BBC Sports Personality Of The Year After Career Grand Slam Triumph
Speaking to The Telegraph on Wednesday, McIlroy revealed he will be present at the event, as he looks to become the first golfer to win the trophy since Nick Faldo in 1989
By Matt Cradock Published
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'Nothing Could Be Further From The Truth' - Gary Player Clarifies Ryder Cup Stance After Calling For The Event To Be 'Abolished'
The World Golf Hall of Famer has clarified his comments on the Ryder Cup, after Player recently claimed that the team event should be abolished
By Matt Cradock Published
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What Driver Every Player Is Using At The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
The DP World Tour Play-Offs gets underway at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, with 25 different driver heads set to be used in the 76 man event at Yas Links
By Matt Cradock Published
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I Play Off 3 – I Do These 6 Things Differently To Most High-Handicappers
Since the age of 13, I've held a handicap under 5. During that time, I've learned some simple tips and tricks that make a big difference on the course
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rory McIlroy And Tommy Fleetwood Spotted Using New TaylorMade Drivers In Abu Dhabi
Both McIlroy and Fleetwood were seen using the TaylorMade drivers that recently hit the USGA's conforming list, as both prepped for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Wait Is Over... New Scotty Cameron Low Torque Putters Finally Unveiled
The low-torque style of putter is becoming more and more popular within the game of golf, with Scotty Cameron joining the market with two new offerings
By Matt Cradock Published
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10 Big Names Missing The 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
A number of stars will be present in Abu Dhabi, but some notable names will miss out on the action at the first DP World Tour Playoff tournament of 2025
By Matt Cradock Published
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Tour Pro Successfully Appeals Slow Play Penalty After Late Drama
In the final few moments of the Rolex Grand Final, Felix Mory was handed a one shot penalty for slow play, but a successful appeal led to it being overturned
By Matt Cradock Published
