
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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How Many Monday Finishes Have There Been At The Players Championship?
The Players Championship is the PGA Tour's flagship event and, throughout its history, there have been eight Monday finishes, with the last being in 2022
By Matt Cradock Published
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How Much The Winning Caddie Earns At The Players Championship
The Players Championship provides players with a huge tournament purse and it also means the caddies receive a handy payday as well
By Matt Cradock Published
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You Don't See This Very Often... Why Does This Tour Pro Have A Right Handed And Left Handed Putter In The Bag This Week?
Playing the Australian Women's Classic, it was revealed that Marianne Skarpnord had put two putters in her bag for the week, with the reason being quite simple
By Matt Cradock Published
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Final Group Involved In Unique Ruling At Players Championship
Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia were both involved in a bizarre moment during the third round of The Players Championship, with both forced to hit from the range
By Matt Cradock Published
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'It's Hard To Care This Much About Something And Just Not Get Anything Out Of It' - Max Homa Remains 'Proud' Of Hard Work As Course Form Struggles Continue
Speaking to the PGA Tour's Paul Hodowanic, Homa explained how the hard work and care is still present in his game, despite a fourth missed cut at TPC Sawgrass
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rory McIlroy Reunited With Old Clubs After Near $1000 Uber Ride
The four-time Major winner switched back to his old clubs at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, with the Uber trip to get them costing a near $1000
By Matt Cradock Published
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Garmin Approach G20 Solar GPS Review
Matt Cradock takes the first handheld solar-powered GPS to the course to find out how it performs
By Matt Cradock Published
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Brandel Chamblee Claims There Would Be 'Uproar On The PGA Tour' If LIV Golfers Were Allowed To Play Signature Events
The Golf Channel analyst claimed 'it would be wrong' if players from the LIV Golf League were allowed to play Signature Events on the PGA Tour
By Matt Cradock Published
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How Can LIV Golf And PGA Tour Work Together? Paul McGinley Reveals Proposal For Unity
The former Ryder Cup captain explained how a PGA Tour and PIF merger could work, with McGinley claiming the circuits need to 'find some common ground'
By Matt Cradock Published
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Is Tiger Woods’ 2025 Season Done Before It Even Started? Orthopedic Surgeon Explains 15-Time Major Winner’s Latest Injury And Recovery Timeline
We sat down with Professor Nima Heidari, a Consultant Orthopedic And Trauma Surgeon of the Foot and Ankle at The London Clinic, to find out more about Woods' recent Achilles tendon surgery
By Matt Cradock Published
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Collin Morikawa Makes 'Hard-Hitting' Suggestion To Combat Slow Play On PGA Tour After Claiming 'Monetary Fines Are Useless'
Speaking at The Players Championship, the two-time Major winner explained how making slow play data public to fans will put pressure on players to pick up their pace of play
By Matt Cradock Published
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‘I Lost Almost 30 Yards Off The Tee When I Turned Professional’ - Anthony Kim Opens Up On Nike Equipment Difficulties During PGA Tour Career
Speaking to Rick Shiels, Kim revealed that his Nike driver and golf ball was losing him 'almost 30 yards off the tee' when he turned professional in 2006
By Matt Cradock Published
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Charley Hull and Gareth Bale Among Star Names At Sunningdale Foursomes
Some big names are set to appear in the historic foursomes event for 2025, which has seen the likes of Luke Donald and Sam Torrance win previously
By Matt Cradock Published
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Best Putters On Amazon 2025
We take a look at the best putters on Amazon available right now, varying in price to suit your eye and budget.
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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The Players Championship Picks, Predictions And Odds
The PGA Tour's flagship event is upon us and a bumper field is set to descend on TPC Sawgrass and The Players Championship
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rory McIlroy Vows To Keep Trusty Driver In The Bag After Arnold Palmer Invitational Equipment Changes
Searching for a first Green Jacket, McIlroy is set to keep the older TaylorMade Qi10 driver in the bag for Augusta National and the first Major of the year
By Matt Cradock Published
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Russell Henley Wins Dramatic Arnold Palmer Invitational
Morikawa led by a single stroke going into the final round at Bay Hill, with a number of big names chasing down the two-time Major winner
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Rory McIlroy Makes Drastic Equipment Changes Prior To Arnold Palmer Invitational Final Round
The four-time Major winner reportedly changed out his driver, 3-wood, 5-wood and 3-iron, as well as adding a gap wedge to his bag prior to his final round at Bay Hill
By Matt Cradock Published
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PGA Tour Releases Statement After Rules Confusion At Arnold Palmer Invitational
Wyndham Clark was granted a free drop from his pitch mark during the second round at Bay Hill, but the incident left fans questioning the decision on social media
By Matt Cradock Published
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Arnold Palmer Invitational Tee Times - Round Three
At the midway point of the Arnold Palmer Invitational it's Shane Lowry who leads by two shots, with a number of big names in hot pursuit of the Major winner
By Matt Cradock Published
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10 Big Names Who Missed The Cut At The Arnold Palmer Invitational
Shane Lowry leads going into the weekend at Bay Hill, but a number of big names missed the four-over-par cutline at the fourth Signature Event of 2025
By Matt Cradock Published
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Best Golf Bags Under $100 2025
Looking for a high-performing golf bag that won't break the bank? Well, you've come to the right place
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Doug Ghim Facts: 18 Things To Know About The PGA Tour Pro
Get to know PGA Tour pro Doug Ghim a little better with these facts
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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7 Things We'd Love To See In The Next Season of Full Swing
Season three of Netflix's Full Swing is here and, although the docuseries does many things right, there are seven things we'd love to see if a new season comes to fruition
By Matt Cradock Published