
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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Dragon’s Den Star Peter Jones Completes ‘Especially Meaningful’ American Golf Takeover
Peter Jones and his investment group have acquired American Golf from private equity investors, with the sale completed on February 4th
By Matt Cradock Published
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It's The Hardest Format And Also The Worst By Far – Why I'm Not A Fan Of Foursomes Golf
Foursomes is arguably the most skilful format in golf, but in my opinion, it is also the worst, for many reasons...
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Multiple DP World Tour Winners Confirmed In New-Look LIV Golf Broadcast Team
LIV Golf has announced its broadcast team for 2026, with Nicolas Colsaerts and Brett Rumford joining the circuit alongside the familiar names
By Matt Cradock Published
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WM Phoenix Open Tee Times: Round One And Two
Check out the tee times for the first two rounds of the WM Phoenix Open, where some big names will be present at TPC Scottsdale
By Matt Cradock Published
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Are Blades Really Dying Out On Tour? Not If The Start Of 2026 Is Anything To Go By...
There's an assumption that blade irons are dying out on the professional circuits, but the list of winners on the DP World Tour and PGA Tour in January tells a different story
By Matt Cradock Published
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Dustin Johnson's 4Aces Confirm Replacement For LIV Golf League Opener After Patrick Reed's Departure
Following Patrick Reed's departure from the circuit, LIV Golf Reserve player, Miguel Tabuena, will start for the 4Aces in the season opener in Riyadh
By Matt Cradock Published
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Who Is Justin Rose’s Wife? Meet Kate Rose
Justin and Kate Rose are one of the most well-known couples on the PGA Tour - get to know the former World No.1's wife a little bit better here
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Joel Dahmen Facts: 30 Things You Didn't Know About The American
Joel Dahmen is one of the most popular players in the game. Get to know him better with these 30 facts
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A First Victory For The Ping Prototype Mini Driver: Freddy Schott's Bahrain Championship Winning WITB
After a dramatic final day at Royal GC, it was Ping staffer Freddy Schott who claimed the victory, earning a maiden win for the Ping Prototype mini driver in the process
By Matt Cradock Published
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Justin Rose WITB 2026: Miura Irons And A Prototype Scotty Cameron Putter Among Equipment-Free Agent's Set-Up
Check out what equipment-free agent, Justin Rose, is using for 2026, with Callaway, TaylorMade, Miura, Titleist and Scotty Cameron represented
By Matt Cradock Published
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Freddy Schott Claims Maiden DP World Tour Win At Bahrain Championship
Freddy Schott overcame Calum Hill and Patrick Reed in a playoff to claim his first DP World Tour win at Royal GC
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Farmers Insurance Open Tee Times: Final Round
Justin Rose has led from the very first round at Torrey Pines, with the Englishman on-course to wrap up a dominant victory at the Farmers Insurance Open
By Matt Cradock Published
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Sergio Garcia Debuts LA Golf Irons At Bahrain Championship And Moves Into Contention For First DP World Tour Win Since 2019
Garcia is debuting a combo-set of LA Golf irons at Royal GC and, going into the final round, is in a share of third, four shots back of leader, Calum Hill
By Matt Cradock Published
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Farmers Insurance Open Tee Times: Round Three
Justin Rose is in front by four shots heading into the weekend at the Farmers Insurance Open, where the Englishman searches for a second title at the event
By Matt Cradock Published
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Brooks Koepka WITB 2026: Nike 3-Iron And TaylorMade M2 Tour Remain In The Bag For PGA Tour Return
Koepka returns to the PGA Tour in 2026, so why not check out what clubs the five-time Major winner will be using throughout his season
By Matt Cradock Published
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Report: Former LIV Golfers Apply For PGA Tour Reinstatement After Patrick Reed Confirmation
According to ESPN's Paolo Uggetti, Kevin Na and Hudson Swafford have applied to reinstate their PGA Tour membership after playing on the LIV Golf circuit
By Matt Cradock Published
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Farmers Insurance Open Tee Times: Round One And Two
Check out the full tee times for the first two rounds of the Farmers Insurance Open, which takes place over Torrey Pines' North and South courses
By Matt Cradock Published
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Where Next For Tommy Fleetwood Following His Split With Nike?
Having worn Nike apparel since 2010, Fleetwood confirmed he split with the brand at the start of 2026 - so what's next for the Englishman?
By Matt Cradock Published
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Low-Spin Drivers To Become Obsolete? The Golf Monthly Equipment Team Makes Its 2026 Tour Gear Predictions
There have already been some notable gear stories on the professional circuits in 2026, and our equipment writers have given their predictions for what the upcoming season could entail
By Matt Cradock Published
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Could Tiger Woods' Sun Day Red Brand Be Signing More Tour Players? TaylorMade's CEO Appears To Be 'Working' On It
Speaking to Front Office Sports, TaylorMade's CEO David Abeles revealed the Sun Day Red brand is in talks with players to sign them up to the apparel line
By Matt Cradock Published
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Inside The Key Equipment Change That Helped Scottie Scheffler Dominate The Golf World
Changing his putter to a mallet-style in March 2024, Scheffler has been the standout player in the men's game ever since, racking up a win rate of 37% while using the forgiving flatstick
By Matt Cradock Published
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A Return To His Trusty TaylorMade Qi10 And A Custom 7-Wood: Scottie Scheffler’s American Express Winning WITB
The World No.1 claimed a 20th PGA Tour title at The American Express, with Scheffler using a mix of TaylorMade, Srixon and Titleist equipment to win in La Quinta
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Scottie Scheffler Claims Dominant American Express Title And 20th PGA Tour Victory
Scottie Scheffler cruised to victory at The American Express for the 20th PGA Tour title of his career
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How Much Did Patrick Reed Win At The Hero Dubai Desert Classic?
Patrick Reed secured the victory at the $9 million Rolex Series event, with the American claiming over $1.5 million in prize money at Emirates GC
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