
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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Rory McIlroy Pays Tribute To Parents And Caddie Ahead Of Masters DefensePrior to his Green Jacket defense, the Career Grand Slam winner spoke about the impact of his parents as well as caddie, Harry Diamond
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Every Masters Winning WITB From The Last 10 Years: Which Manufacturer Has The Most Wins?Ever wondered what every Masters winner of the last 10 years used to claim their Green Jackets? We take a look at the full specs in this piece...
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Which Players Have Dropped Out Of The Masters Field After Playing Last Year?The field for The Masters will feature the usual big names, but a large amount of players won't be returning to Augusta National after featuring in 2025
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Travis Smyth Makes 72nd Hole Eagle To Claim Thrilling International Series Japan TitleThe Australian drained a lengthy eagle putt at the 18th to claim a one shot win and the biggest victory of his career at Caledonian Golf Club
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Robert MacIntyre Makes Significant Equipment Change At Valero Texas OpenThe 36-hole leader is ahead by four, with MacIntyre revealing that he changed his trusty Titleist driver ahead of the tournament at TPC San Antonio
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Rickie Fowler Among Notable Players To Miss Out On Masters Spot As Big Names Fail To Make Valero Texas Open CutThe Valero Texas Open is the last chance for players to earn their way into The Masters, with some failing to do so at the halfway stage of the tournament
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Augusta National Women's Amateur Tee Times: Final RoundA total of 32 players head to Augusta National for the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur, where Asterisk Talley leads by one shot
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Valero Texas Open Tee Times: Rounds One And TwoCheck out the full first and second round tee times for the Valero Texas Open, where Brian Harman returns to defend his title at TPC San Antonio
By Matt Cradock Published
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After Three Years Away From The Game, Michelle Wie Will Return At US Women's OpenHaving one year of eligibility left from her 2014 US Women's Open win, Wie will tee it up at her home championship which takes place at Riviera Country Club for the first time
By Matt Cradock Published
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Tommy Fleetwood Confirms New Sponsor... But It's Not An Apparel DealAlthough it's not an apparel deal, the World No.4 will have Blackstone's branding on the front of his cap after becoming its first global brand ambassador
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Bryson DeChambeau And Crushers GC Claim LIV Golf South Africa EpicDeChambeau defeated Jon Rahm with a birdie at the first playoff hole, while his Crushers GC side claimed a one stroke victory over South Africa's Southern Guards GC
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'That’s All That Matters, As Long As She’s Okay' - Brooks Koepka 'Thankful' After Freak Cart Incident At Valspar ChampionshipA young girl was struck by a golf cart during the third round of the Valspar Championship, with Koepka checking on her as his pairing played through on the 15th hole
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Brandt Snedeker Produces Historic Performance On The Greens At Valspar Championship After Ditching Putter Of 23 YearsThe nine-time PGA Tour winner needed just 21 putts on Saturday, the fewest of his career, with Snedeker changing to a TaylorMade Spider flatstick just a fortnight ago
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LIV Golf Confirms Date Change For South Africa 2027 ReturnLIV Golf's South Africa debut has been an unprecedented success and, with it returning in 2027, there will be a slight date change compared to this year's tournament
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Sungjae Im WITB 2026: Previous Generations Of Driver, Fairway Wood And Hybrid Feature Among Full Titleist Set-UpThe South Korean returned to competitive action in March 2026, with Im making some notable changes to one of the oldest set-ups on the PGA Tour
By Matt Cradock Published
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Valspar Championship Tee Times: Round ThreeCheck out the full third round tee times at the Valspar Championship, where an exciting Moving Day is in-store
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7 Big Names Who Missed The Cut At The Valspar ChampionshipA firm and fast Copperhead Course produced a one-over-par cutline, where some significant names failed to make it into the weekend at the Valspar Championship
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'He Provides A Level Of Comfort On The Golf Course For Me That Probably No One Else In The World Could' - Rory McIlroy Praises Caddie Harry Diamond Ahead Of The MastersSpeaking to media on Tuesday, McIlroy gave an insightful view on a number of topics, including his caddie Harry Diamond and how a 15-hole stretch won him The Masters
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rory McIlroy Reveals Champions Dinner For The MastersAs is tradition, McIlroy confirmed his menu for his Masters Champions Dinner, some of the Grand Slam winner's favorites and local cuisine making it to the table
By Matt Cradock Published
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'I Caution Anybody That Tries To Change The Rules' - Bryson DeChambeau Makes Bold Driver Claim In Distance Debate ArgumentTechnology in equipment has been one of the reasons for a rise in distance, but DeChambeau believes other factors are to blame for an increase in length
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Sensorless Shot Tracking Has Finally Arrived With Arccos AirArccos has announced the launch of the Air, designed to deliver the insights of shot tracking and performance analysis without needing to use your phone or club sensors
By Matt Cradock Published
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PGA Tour Winner Set For Second-Consecutive Start Thanks To Brooks Koepka RuleSeamus Power is set to benefit once again and tee it up at the Valspar Championship after Koepka's inclusion bumped the field up to 135 players
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Gear Cameron Young Used To Win The Players ChampionshipTake a look at how you can get your hands on the equipment and notable brands used by Cameron Young at The Players Championship
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New Driver And A Prototype Golf Ball, Putter And Irons: Cameron Young's Unique Players Championship Winning WITBYoung claimed The Players Championship in thrilling style on Sunday, with the American possessing one of the more unique equipment set-ups on the PGA Tour
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