
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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Which Players Have Completed 3 Of 4 Legs Of The Career Grand Slam?
Multiple players have claimed three of the four men's Major championships, with many names coming up just short of competing the Career Grand Slam
By Matt Cradock Published
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Scottie Scheffler Wife: Meet Meredith Scudder
Scottie Scheffler married fellow childhood sweetheart, Meredith Scudder in 2020 after dating for several years - here's what we know about her
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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What Is The Largest Margin Of Victory At The Open Championship?
There have been a number of mammoth wins at golf's oldest Major, but what is the largest margin of victory at The Open Championship?
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Open 2025: Scottie Scheffler Comfortably Leads By Four Strokes Going Into Final Round At Royal Portrush
Scottie Scheffler carded a four-under-par third round of 67 to lead The Open Championship by four strokes from Haotong Li going into the final day in Northern Ireland
By Elliott Heath Last updated
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'It's Not Rocket Science' - Bryson DeChambeau Suggests Pace Of Play Fix After Being Put On The Clock At Royal Portrush
After he was put on the clock during the third round of The Open Championship, DeChambeau spoke in length about how he would speed up play on the pro circuits
By Matt Cradock Published
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Matt Fitzpatrick Net Worth: What Is The English Golfer Worth?
In 2022, Matt Fitzpatrick enjoyed his most successful year to date. Here, we take a look at his net worth
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Is The Claw Grip Taking Over? Scottie Scheffler Among Numerous Pros Taming Portrush With The Popular Putting Style
The claw putter grip is becoming more-and-more popular on the professional circuits, with Scheffler using it to much success at The Open Championship
By Matt Cradock Published
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What Is Scottie Scheffler’s Net Worth?
Just how much is the World No.1 worth? Here, we take a look
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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11 Big Names Who Missed The Cut At The Open Championship
Scottie Scheffler leads going into the weekend of The 153rd Open Championship, where a number of big names are heading home at the halfway stage
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Popular Training Aid That Propelled Brian Harman To Open Championship Glory In 2023
Harman is in a great position to challenge for a second Claret Jug and, with his Open Championship victory in 2023, it was a particular training aid that vaulted him to a maiden Major win
By Matt Cradock Published
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Sadom Kaewkanjana Facts: 15 Things You Didn't Know About The Thai Golfer
Get to know Asian Tour player, and former ordained monk, Sadom Kaewkanjana with these facts below
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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We Tried To Work Out Rory McIlroy’s Handicap In 2025. Here’s What The Data Says…
What would Rory McIlroy's handicap be if he wasn't a professional golfer? We run through the numbers and the rounds to try and find out...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Why Did Grant Horvat Decide To Not Play In A PGA Tour Event?
The YouTube golf star was forced to withdraw from the Barracuda Championship on Tuesday after it was revealed that he would not be allowed to film any of his rounds
By Matt Cradock Published
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Meet The 9 Amateurs Vying For The Silver Medal At The 2025 Open Championship
A number of amateurs will be present for The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. We take a look at the nine who'll be playing in Northern Ireland
By Matt Cradock Published
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Chris Gotterup Pips Rory McIlroy And Marco Penge To Genesis Scottish Open Title
Gotterup produced a composed final round at The Renaissance Club to hold off Rory McIlroy and qualify for The Open Championship next week
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Lottie Woad Wraps Up LPGA Tour Card After Strong Amundi Evian Championship Final Round Showing
Needing to finish inside the top 25 at the Amundi Evian Championship, Woad fired a seven-under-par final round 64 to wrap up an LPGA Tour card
By Matt Cradock Published
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Somi Lee Remains In Amundi Evian Championship Contention Following Lucky Rules Break
Somi Lee, who remains in contention at The Amundi Evian Championship, received a huge slice of luck during her third round following a bizarre rules incident
By Matt Cradock Published
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Tour Pro Misses Major Cut After Two Shot Slow Play Penalty At The Amundi Evian Championship
Playing her second round at Evian Resort Golf Club, Yan Liu was assessed a two-stroke slow play penalty on the seventh hole, as she missed the cut by two shots
By Matt Cradock Published
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'After 5 Or 6 Holes Of Pars And A Single Birdie, The Nerves And Adrenaline Had Worn Off And The Last Few Holes Became A Grind' - How A Mammoth 10-Hole Playoff Was Needed To Decide This Historic Golf Course's Club Championship
After over two hours of playoff action, Finn Ellis eventually got the better of Louis Archer in a lengthy 10-hole playoff at Cornwall's St Enodoc Golf Club
By Matt Cradock Published
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‘I Could Have Played In Any Era’ - Rory McIlroy Gifted Stunning Custom Persimmon Driver Before Striping It Ahead Of Scottish Open
After completing the Career Grand Slam at The Masters, McIlroy was gifted a beautiful, custom-made persimmon driver from former European Tour player John E Morgan
By Matt Cradock Published
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Genesis Scottish Open 2025 First Round Leader Picks: Could These 2 European Stars Come Out The Blocks Fast?
We return to Links golf action this week at the Genesis Scottish Open and, with so much class on show, we've chosen which players will be top of the leaderboard after day one
By Matt Cradock Published
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Does Luke Donald’s Scottish Open Group Give Hint Over Ryder Cup Contenders?
The European Ryder Cup captain is paired alongside Harry Hall and Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen for the first two rounds, as several stars feature at The Renaissance Club
By Matt Cradock Published
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ISCO Championship 2025 Odds, Predictions And Picks To Win
Find out who the Golf Monthly team are backing at the ISCO Championship, which takes place at Hurstbourne Country Club for the very first time
By Matt Cradock Published
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Brian Campbell Claims John Deere Classic After Playoff Win
The American defeated Emiliano Grillo at the first playoff hole to secure a second PGA Tour title of the season at TPC Deere Run
By Matt Cradock Last updated