
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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Matt Fitzpatrick Defeats Scottie Scheffler In Playoff To Win RBC HeritageDespite a bogey at the 72nd hole in regulation play, Fitzpatrick birdied the first playoff hole to claim a second victory at the RBC Heritage
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Si Woo Kim WITB 2026: Prototype Callaway Irons And An Apparel Brand Owned By Grant Horvat Highlight Set-UpTake a look at Si Woo Kim's full set-up for the 2026 season
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Viktor Hovland WITB 2026: Eight-Year-Old Irons And A Prototype Putter Highlight Near Full Ping Set-UpTake a look at what's in the bag of Ping staffer, Hovland, during the 2026 season
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Rickie Fowler And Tommy Fleetwood Make Equipment Changes As Tour Pro Moves To Fifth Driver Of 2026Both Fowler and Fleetwood made significant gear changes at the RBC Heritage, while a number of notable names also opted for equipment swaps at Hilton Head Island
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Why I Can See This Augusta National Gear Trend Continuing At The RBC HeritageReportedly, around a quarter of the field at The Masters had mini drivers in play and, ahead of the RBC Heritage, I see that number remaining high
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'It's Not How I Would Prefer To Draw It Up' - Justin Thomas Shares Thoughts On PGA Tour Schedule As Run Of Signature Events And Majors IntensifiesSpeaking ahead of his RBC Heritage title defense, Thomas was slightly critical of the current run of three Signature Events and two Majors in six weeks on the PGA Tour
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RBC Heritage Tee Times: Rounds One And TwoJustin Thomas returns to defend his RBC Heritage title, with some big names teeing it up following on from The Masters last week
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The Most Successful Putter Franchise On The PGA Tour In 2026 Will See A New Launch At The RBC Heritage This WeekTaylorMade's Spider range has dominated on the professional circuits this year and, at the PGA Tour's fourth Signature Event, a new range is to be revealed
By Matt Cradock Published
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I Attended My First Masters And It Didn't Disappoint... Here Are 17 Takeaways From One Of The Best Weeks Of My LifeMy first Masters is complete and, after a week of following and covering all the action, there are a lot of memories I'll be taking back across the pond
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'I'm Excited To Celebrate With Them Tonight' - Rory McIlroy Opens Up On Emotional Masters Win In Front Of ParentsMcIlroy's Masters victory on Sunday was special for many reasons, with one of those being down to the fact his mom and dad were in attendance after missing out last year
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Justin Rose WITB 2026: Miura Irons And A Prototype Scotty Cameron Putter Among Equipment-Free Agent's Set-UpCheck out what equipment-free agent, Justin Rose, is using for 2026, with Callaway, TaylorMade, Miura, Titleist and Scotty Cameron represented
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'Just Rotten How Many Shots We've Already Missed' - Fans Critical Of Masters Final Round CoverageThe Masters final round is shaping up to be an epic but, for viewers at home, many felt the coverage wasn't living up to the potential conclusion
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Cameron Young WITB 2026: Prototype Irons, Putter And Golf Ball Among Full Titleist Set-UpTake a look at the full set-up of The Players Championship winner, who uses a number of prototype golf clubs, as well as golf ball
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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 CJ Cup Byron Nelson Winning WITB: What Clubs Does The Equipment-Free Agent Use?Take a look at what golf clubs equipment-free agent, Wyndham Clark, used for his CJ Cup Byron Nelson Victory
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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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