
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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Anthony Kim Produces First Top 10 In Over A Decade And Best Result Since Returning To The Professional Game
After birdieing the 72nd hole on Saturday, Kim claimed his best finish after returning to action in February 2024, with the American securing a top five result in Riyadh
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'I Deeply Regret This Mishap' - Tour Pro Responds After Being Handed 10 Event Suspension Following Rules Breach
After it was revealed that Cedric Gugler was handed a 10-tournament suspension, the Swiss player has given his version of events via his social media channels
By Matt Cradock Published
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Notable Names Miss The Cut At The RSM Classic As Fight For PGA Tour Cards Intensifies
It wasn't just the big names who missed the cut in St Simons Island, as notable players around the FedEx Cup Fall's top 100 bubble also failed to make it into the weekend
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rory McIlroy And Scottie Scheffler Are Two Of Many Professionals To Use This Iron-Wedge Set-Up... But Why?
The World No.1 and No.2 are regarded as the best ball strikers on the planet and, if you were to look in their bags, you would notice their wedges possessing weaker shafts than their irons... but why is that?
By Matt Cradock Published
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LIV Golf Confirms Newest Signing Of Three-Time DP World Tour Winner
Perez will join the Cleeks GC for the 2026 LIV Golf season, with the Frenchman withdrawing from the RSM Classic following the news on Monday evening
By Matt Cradock Published
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I've Played Golf For 20 Years And I Still Don't Understand Why The Honor Rule Exists...
Having played the sport for two decades, I think we would be better off relaxing - or even entirely removing - the honor system from the game of golf
By Matt Cradock Published
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Bridgestone Unveils New Prototype Golf Balls That Jason Day Is Using... And They Could Be Making Their Way Into The Bag Of Tiger Woods
After it was teased that new Bridgestone golf balls were in the works, the company has revealed on social media that the 'VS Prototype Project is finally here'
By Matt Cradock Published
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RSM Classic 2025: Who Are Our Betting Experts Backing At The PGA Tour Finale?
The final event of the FedEx Cup Fall season takes place at the RSM Classic, but who are the Golf Monthly team backing at what promises to be a dramatic event?
By Matt Cradock Published
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Three Different Ping Drivers And A 4-Wood Feature Among Adam Schenk, Linn Grant And Stewart Cink's Winning WITBs
Adam Schenk, Linn Grant and Stewart Cink all claimed victories on their respective circuits, with the trio using a range of different clubs to do so...
By Matt Cradock Published
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10-Year-Old Irons And A Prototype Bettinardi Putter: Matt Fitzpatrick's Interesting DP World Tour Championship Winning WITB
The Englishman wrapped up a third DP World Tour Championship victory, with Fitzpatrick using a mixed bag of golf clubs for his win in Dubai
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Which DP World Tour Players Secured 2026 PGA Tour Cards?
The PGA Tour has 10 new members following the DP World Tour Championship, as a thrilling final day in Dubai concluded with players earning their status for 2026
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Clothing Brand Inspired By Seve Ballesteros That This Spaniard Is Wearing At The DP World Tour Championship
Angel Ayora sits one shot back going into the final round of the DP World Tour Championship, with the Spaniard donning apparel inspired by a legendary player
By Matt Cradock Published
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Nelly Korda Makes Significant Equipment Change And Debuts New Nike Golf Shoe Collaboration At The Annika
Korda was spotted with new TaylorMade irons in the bag at The Annika, with the two-time Major winner also showing off Nike golf shoes she helped design
By Matt Cradock Published
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Every Gear Change Rory McIlroy Made During His Historic 2025 Season
McIlroy has enjoyed an incredible 2025, with the five-time Major winner making notable changes to his equipment set-up along the way
By Matt Cradock Published
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'I’m Not Putting Any Tournament On The Calendar Or Specific Time For Returning' - Justin Thomas Provides Update After Undergoing Surgery
The two-time Major winner revealed he has undergone back surgery after a disc problem, with Thomas not giving any indication of when he will return in 2026
By Matt Cradock Published
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Despite Improving Her Second Round Score By 8 Shots, Kai Trump Among Big Names To Miss The Cut At The Annika
The granddaughter of the President did fire a respectable five-over-par 75 on Friday, but the 18-year-old would miss the cut in her LPGA Tour debut
By Matt Cradock Published
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Zander Lombard Dominates At DP World Tour Q-School As Tour Cards For 2026 Are Finalized
The South African fired a 37-under-par tournament total to surge clear at Infinitum in Spain, as the battle for DP World Tour cards produced a thrilling finish
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This Type Of Golf Club Is Only Used By 20% Of The PGA Tour's Top 50 Players
If you were to look inside the bags of the best players on the PGA Tour, you might notice that this particular club appears to be less and less popular
By Matt Cradock Published
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I Know He's Divisive, But I've Gained More Respect For Patrick Reed In 2025...
Like him or loathe him, Patrick Reed has been one of the true global players in 2025 after plying his trade at numerous tournaments worldwide
By Matt Cradock Published
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Scottie Scheffler And Rory McIlroy Confirm Teams For Golf Channel Games
The World No.1 and No.2 have confirmed their four-man teams for the Optum Golf Channel Games, which takes place on December 17 at Trump National Golf Club Jupiter
By Matt Cradock Published
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Maxfli Golf Ball And A New TaylorMade Putter: Ben Griffin's World Wide Technology Championship Winning WITB
Griffin secured his third PGA Tour victory of 2025, with the Ryder Cup star making a big putter change prior to his win at the World Wide Technology Championship
By Matt Cradock Published
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A Six-Year Old Driver, Iron Headcovers And Two Gloves: Aaron Rai's Unique Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Winning WITB
Rai secured a third DP World Tour victory at Yas Links, with the Englishman using one of the more unique bag set-ups on the professional circuit
By Matt Cradock Published
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Aaron Rai Defeats Tommy Fleetwood In Playoff To Secure Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Title
In a thrilling final day at Yas Links, Rai got the better of Fleetwood for a second time in a playoff, as he secured the biggest win of his career at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
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Yosuke Asaji Secures Moutai Singapore Open Playoff Win For First Asian Tour Victory In Six Years
The 32-year-old fired a five-under-par final round to force a playoff, with Asaji getting the better of Jeunghun Wang to wrap up the penultimate International Series event of 2025
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