
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 Takes Green Jacket To Meet Sachin Tendulkar At DP World India Championship
Both McIlroy and Tendulkar were present at DP World's Diwali Party, as McIlroy became the first Masters winner to bring the Green Jacket to India
By Matt Cradock Published
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Why Are Players Wearing Black Ribbons At The DP World India Championship?
Players have been spotted wearing black ribbons at Delhi Golf Club, but what is the reason for it?
By Matt Cradock Published
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This Brand Dominated Fairway Woods On Tour In 2025 (With One Old Model Being Particularly Popular)
TaylorMade's Qi10 may be the previous generation, but that hasn't stopped it from amassing just under an impressive 50% win rate on the PGA Tour this season...
By Matt Cradock Published
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'The Next Time I Hit My Driver Will Be In Abu Dhabi' - Could Players Make Big Equipment Changes For The DP World India Championship?
Delhi Golf Club is the venue for this week's DP World India Championship and, because of its tight nature, players could have to adapt their set-ups accordingly
By Matt Cradock Published
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I've Had Enough Of The Big Golf Events Being In America... Here's Why National Opens Need To Be Given The Respect They Deserve
National opens are golf's oldest and most historic events, and Matt Cradock believes it's time they were made more of a priority on the professional calendar!
By Matt Cradock Published
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TaylorMade Has Just Unveiled It’s New Fitting Location… And It Looks Incredible!
TaylorMade have announced that it will be partnering with The Grove to bring the UK its famous testing and fitting facility - The Kingdom at The Grove
By Matt Cradock Published
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Three Wins, Three Different Putters: Marco Penge’s Open De Espana Winning WITB
Penge made it a hattrick of victories this season on the DP World Tour, using a mix of Mizuno, Titleist and TaylorMade to do so in Spain...
By Matt Cradock Published
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I Attempted To Build A Budget Golf Bag This October Prime Day, And I've Managed It With These 9 Deals
You may think it's hard to build a premium golf bag on a budget? However, we've taken it upon ourselves to try and find some great deals from recognized manufacturers
By Matt Cradock Published
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These 5 Golf Products Got 5 Stars In Testing And They Are All Reduced During The Amazon Big Deal Days Event
On the look out for a premium product this Amazon Big Deal Days Event? We've got you covered with these five star items that have seen a handy reduction
By Matt Cradock Published
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I've Played Well In 2025, So Why Have I Lost So Many Golf Matches? I Have A Theory...
Despite playing some of his best golf in 2025, Matt Cradock is in disbelief at the number of matches he has lost throughout the season...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Four Different Mizuno Irons And Four Different Brands: Steven Fisk's Interesting Sanderson Farms Championship Winning WITB
The American secured a maiden PGA Tour win at the Sanderson Farms Championship, with Fisk using a mixed bag of Mizuno, Ping, Odyssey and Titleist
By Matt Cradock Published
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A 10-Year-Old Fairway Wood Plus A Mix Of Titleist And TaylorMade: Robert MacIntyre’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Winning WITB
After a seven day run that included a Ryder Cup away win and an Alfred Dunhill Links Championship title, MacIntyre capped a great week in Scotland using a mixed bag of clubs
By Matt Cradock Published
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'Like Any CEO, You Have To Learn By Your Successes Just As Much As By Your Failures' - Greg Norman Lifts Lid On LIV Golf Exit
In an exclusive interview with Australian Golf Digest, Norman spoke about the draining work life of LIV Golf, but claimed he would put himself through it all over again 'in a heartbeat'
By Matt Cradock Published
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Brooks Koepka Switches Head Of Trusty Nike 3-Iron At Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Putting in a fresh Nike Vapor Pro 3-iron into his bag, Koepka sits four shots back of the lead going into the weekend at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
By Matt Cradock Published
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Yonex And Callaway Top Current LPGA Tour Driver Wins Chart In 2025
As of writing, we've had 24 different champions in 24 events on the LPGA Tour, with 14 different drivers being used by those winners in the process
By Matt Cradock Published
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Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2025 Odds, Predictions And Picks To Win
The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is one of the more unique events on the DP World Tour calendar, with some huge names featuring in Scotland
By Matt Cradock Published
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How LIV Golf's Inception Opened The Door For The Greatest Ryder Cup Captain Of All Time
European Captain Luke Donald has put himself into the history books, but it could have all been so different...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Which LIV Golfers Are Playing In The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship?
A total of 16 players from the LIV Golf League are currently listed in the field for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, which takes place on the DP World Tour
By Matt Cradock Published
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Which Ryder Cup Stars Are Playing In The 2025 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship?
Following on from the Ryder Cup, a number of Team Europe's players will fly back over the pond and to Scotland for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
By Matt Cradock Published
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How Many Points Every Player Scored At The 2025 Ryder Cup
Each individual played their part in the 2025 Ryder Cup, with Europe retaining the trophy and claiming an historic fifth win on US soil
By Matt Cradock Published
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Photos: Team Europe Celebrate Ryder Cup Victory At Bethpage Black
It's safe to say that Team Europe celebrated their away Ryder Cup victory in style, with the 12 man side securing a 15-13 win in New York
By Matt Cradock Published
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Team Europe Wins 2025 Ryder Cup On Exhilarating Final Day At Bethpage Black
Team Europe won the Ryder Cup for the second successive time following an intensely dramatic afternoon of singles matches at Bethpage Black
By Elliott Heath Last updated
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'I Think I Would Have Set The Course Up A Little Differently' - Keegan Bradley Confesses Ryder Cup Mistakes Following Tight Loss
Despite an incredible comeback from Team USA, Europe got over the line to claim an enthralling Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black
By Matt Cradock Published
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'My Ryder Cup Involvement Is Over' - Phil Mickelson Shuts Down Future Captaincy Position
Although he is the leading US points scorer in the Ryder Cup, as well as possessing the most appearances in the event, Mickelson stated his involvement in the tournament is over via X
By Matt Cradock Published
