
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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LIV Golf Promotions Winning WITBs: What Clubs Did Richard T. Lee, Bjorn Hellgren And Anthony Kim Use For Florida Success?
Richard T. Lee, Bjorn Hellgren and Anthony Kim earned their LIV Golf cards for 2026 via the Promotions event, with the trio using an array of different clubs to do so
By Matt Cradock Published
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Anthony Kim Earns LIV Golf Return At Promotions Event As Circuit Welcomes Two New Players
Anthony Kim joins Richard T. Lee and Bjorn Hellgren as the players securing cards to the 2026 LIV Golf League
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Bjorn Hellgren Facts: 13 Things You Didn't Know About The Swedish Golfer
Bjorn Hellgren claimed his first Asian Tour title in December 2025, before then earning a 2026 LIV Golf card via the Promotions event. Here are 13 facts about the Swede
By Matt Cradock Published
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Two Albatrosses, A Hole-In-One And A Familiar Face In Contention Caps Chaotic Moving Day At Australian Pro Event
Despite the Webex Players Series Perth having one round left to play, we've already seen three albatrosses, a hole-in-one and a fan-favorite in the mix
By Matt Cradock Published
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Full Field Announced For 2026 PGA Tour Opener At Sony Open In Hawaii, But One Big Name Withdraws Due To Illness
Some eye-catching names will be present at Waialae Country Club, but one of those won't be Marco Penge, who has withdrawn due to an illness he's been fighting since November
By Matt Cradock Published
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Notable Names Miss Out On Final Stage Of LIV Golf Promotions As 22 Players Advance For A Chance Of Securing Lucrative Spots
Anthony Kim birdied the final hole of the day on Friday to advance to the final stage of LIV Golf Promotions, while some former circuit players weren't so lucky
By Matt Cradock Published
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Golf Monthly Unveils New Performance Lab And Reviews YouTube Channel
Golf Monthly's state-of-the-art Performance Lab powered by Foresight Sports is the catalyst behind an all-new Reviews YouTube channel specifically designed to assist your buying decisions
By Matt Cradock Published
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Which Tour Pros Have Already Switched To The TaylorMade Qi4D Driver?
The TaylorMade Qi4D range is officially here and it's already making waves in the professional game, with several players putting it in-play
By Matt Cradock Published
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LIV Golf's Majesticks GC Reveal New Look Ahead Of 2026 Season
Majesticks GC appear fully set for the 2026 LIV Golf season, with the team undergoing a complete rebrand that includes a new red, white and blue logo
By Matt Cradock Published
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New Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash Bolsters Most Revered Golf Ball Franchise
After a four year wait while moonlighting on pro tours, the Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash golf ball is finally set to hit the retail market
By Matt Cradock Published
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Do Golfers Overcomplicate The Game? The Pursuit Of Perfection Could Actually Be Hurting Your Progress...
In theory, golf is an extremely simple sport to play... so why then do players make it unnecessarily complicated?
By Matt Cradock Published
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Why Callaway's Three New Balls For 2026 Are Faster Than Ever
Callaway has revealed its new Chrome golf ball line-up for 2026, which features a new material said to produce unprecedented ball speeds
By Matt Cradock Published
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A Masters Week Tradition Is Set To Continue As John Daly Finds New Spot After Hooters Closes Down
The yearly tradition is set to continue at The Masters, as Daly is reportedly relocating to Top Dawg Tavern in Augusta, after Hooters was knocked down in November
By Matt Cradock Published
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Has Rory McIlroy Made A Significant Gear Change For 2026?
The five-time Major winner revealed that he is trialing a new set of irons, with McIlroy switching out his Rors Protos for a new TaylorMade model
By Matt Cradock Published
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Wow! Mizuno Adds To Iron Family With Stunning New Options For 2026
Mizuno has expanded its highly-regarded Pro range with two new Modern Series irons for golfers seeking traditional looks with ample playability
By Matt Cradock Published
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Which Equipment Companies Have Dominated The Men's Majors Over The Last Decade?
A total of 39 men's Majors have taken place over the last decade and, during that time, there's been some interesting and notable gear trends from the world's best
By Matt Cradock Published
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11 Of Tiger Woods' Most Iconic Golf Shots And The Clubs He Used For Them
The 15-time Major winner turns 50 in 2025, so we've run down his best and most memorable shots through the years and the equipment he used to do them.
By Matt Cradock Published
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A 20-Year-Old Putter, No Driver And A Fairway Wood Brought From Golf Galaxy: These Are The Most Unique Winning WITBs Of 2025
We've seen some extremely interesting set-ups throughout the season, with many winners on the various circuits using an array of old and new clubs to earn victories
By Matt Cradock Published
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Scottie Scheffler's Golf Equipment Through The Years
The current World No.1 claimed a fourth straight PGA Tour Player of the Year crown recently, with Scheffler making some significant equipment changes throughout his short professional career
By Matt Cradock Published
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Team Kuchar Claim Dominant Record Victory At PNC Championship
The family event takes place over 36 holes at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, with Matt and Cameron Kuchar leading by two strokes going into the final round
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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'Golf Has Always Been A Game Of Integrity. If Someone’s A Cheat, They Will Cheat. The Old Handicap System Was Also Open To Manipulation'
The WHS system always sparks debate and, following an article from one of our writers, a number of readers have shared their views on the matter...
By Matt Cradock Published
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'The Family Just Grew' - Malbon Golf Tease Newest Major Signing
Could another Major winner be showcasing Malbon Golf apparel in 2026? Well, in a recent video posted to the brand's social media, it certainly looks that way
By Matt Cradock Published
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AJ Ewart Tops Leaderboard To Earn One Of Five PGA Tour Cards In Thrilling Final Round Of Q-School
Five PGA Tour cards are up for grabs at Q-School and we're heading for a playoff to decide the final recipient
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Nelly Korda And Lexi Thompson Switch To New Equipment At Grant Thornton Invitational
Both Major winners made changes to the top-end of their bags at the mixed-pairs event, with Korda introducing a new TaylorMade driver and Thompson a mini driver
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