
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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5 Notable Names Who Missed The Cut At The Cognizant ClassicPGA National produced a level-par cutline on Friday, with some notable names heading home from the Cognizant Classic early following the second round
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What Next For Bryson DeChambeau Following His Split With LA Golf?The two-time Major winner possesses one of the most unique bags on tour, so what's next for DeChambeau following his split with LA Golf?
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Former LIV Golfer Eugenio Chacarra To Make PGA Tour Return Via Sponsor's ExemptionAfter a three-year stint on the LIV Golf League, Chacarra will tee it up at next week's Puerto Rico Open on a sponsor's exemption
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Tiger Woods And Elin Nordegren Attend Charlie's State Championship Award CeremonyBoth Woods and Nordegren were present at an awards ceremony to celebrate their son, Charlie's, Benjamin School Boys golf team Class 1A State Championship
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Which Top-50 Players Are Still Using A Blade Putter?Are blade putters dying out on the professional circuits? A number of big names continue to use them, but perhaps not as many as you would expect
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Adam Scott Becomes Latest High-Profile Withdrawal From Cognizant ClassicThe Cognizant Classic field continues to take a hit, as Major winner, Adam Scott, became the latest high-profile player to withdraw on Monday
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How To Watch LIV Golf 2026: TV & Streaming InformationThe 2023 LIV Golf League season features 13 events from February to August – here are all the details of how to watch LIV Golf online, on TV, and from anywhere.
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Jacob Bridgeman And Ben Griffin Withdraw From Cognizant ClassicLast week's Genesis Invitational winner, Bridgeman, and US Ryder Cup player, Griffin, are among two big withdrawals from the first Florida Swing event of the 2026 season
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Adam Scott Makes Most Of Genesis Invitational Sponsor's Invite To Claim Biggest Payday Since August 2024The Major winner secured his best result since the 2024 Tour Championship, with Scott's play following a sponsor's invite earning him a $1 million paycheck
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This Popular Gear Trend From 2025 Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownJacob Bridgeman's victory at the Genesis Invitational carried on a dominant trend on the PGA Tour, with TaylorMade's fairway woods involved in every victory, so far, in 2026
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Jacob Bridgeman Holds Off Rory McIlroy And Kurt Kitayama To Claim Maiden PGA Tour Title At Genesis InvitationalStarting six shots clear of the field, Bridgeman carded a one-over-par final round to claim a one stroke victory over a number of big names at Riviera Country Club
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Another Win For The TaylorMade Spider Putter And Mini Driver: Casey Jarvis' Magical Kenya Open Winning WITBThe South African fired a classy eight-under-par final round 62 in Kenya to claim a maiden DP World Tour title, using a full TaylorMade set-up to do so
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A Combo Iron Set And Three Different Fairway Wood Models: Jacob Bridgeman's Genesis Invitational Winning WITBThe American was one of the most consistent performers on the PGA Tour in 2025, and has made an excellent start to 2026
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What Are The Oldest Drivers Still Being Used On Tour?Equipment is a very personal thing for professional golfers and, at the start of 2026, these players are still using old models of drivers
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The Dominant Golf Shaft Brand Involved In 100% Of PGA Tour Victories So Far In 2026Although the 2026 PGA Tour season is only five tournaments old, a trend has already developed whereby this particular golf shaft brand has been involved in every single victory
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Should I Be Partially Refunded For Weather-Induced Course Closure… Or Is That Just Part Of The Membership Deal?The dreadful winter weather often leads to course closures, but should members be partially refunded on their memberships if the course is shut?
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Tommy Fleetwood Spotted Wearing Malbon Clothing As Pro Shop Apparel Trend Continues At Genesis InvitationalThe case of what will Tommy Fleetwood wear next continued during his practice round at Riviera Country Club, as the Ryder Cup star was spotted with a Malbon sweater loaned to him by Jason Day
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The Key Equipment Adjustment This DP World Tour Pro Is Making To Tackle Altitude At The Magical Kenya OpenPlayers won't just be taking on the challenge of Karen Country Club at the Magical Kenya Open, but also the altitude Nairobi possesses
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The Dominant Putter Bucking The Zero-Torque Trend On The PGA TourAfter five events of the 2026 PGA Tour season, one particular putter stands head-and-shoulders above the rest in terms of wins, amassing 80% of victories
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A Putter He ‘Stole’ Off A Fellow Pro, A Mid-Tournament Driver Shaft Change And Three Different Iron Models: Collin Morikawa's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Winning WITBMorikawa claimed a one stroke victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, thanks to a set-up consisting of a putter originally built for another PGA Tour player
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Collin Morikawa Makes 72nd Hole Birdie To Claim AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Title By A Single StrokeThe two-time Major winner birdied the 72nd hole to claim a one stroke victory over Min Woo Lee and Sepp Straka, with Morikawa securing his first win since October 2023
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Scottie Scheffler Is One Of Few Professionals To Do This With His Golf Ball... But Why?Since appearing on the professional circuits, Scheffler has used high numbered golf balls with the reason stemming from a few incidents at college
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Scottie Scheffler's Incredible Top 10 Run In Jeopardy At The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-AmThe World No.1 finds himself T22nd going into the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, with his run of consecutive top 10s on the PGA Tour in danger of ending
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Anthony Kim WITB 2026: New Driver And Wedges Feature Among LIV Golf Winner's Set-UpTake a look at what's in the bag of three-time PGA Tour winner, Anthony Kim, who returned to competitive action with the LIV Golf League in early 2024
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