
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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Dubai Invitational Tee Times 2026: Round Three
Shane Lowry is tied for the lead in the first DP World Tour event of 2026 after 36 holes as Rory McIlroy hopes to bounce back in round three in the $2.75 million tournament on Saturday
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Under Armour Becomes Apparel Sponsor To Dustin Johnson's LIV Golf Team
Under Armour confirms that they will be apparel providers for 4Aces GC, with the brand becoming the most recent clothing company to work within LIV Golf
By Matt Cradock Published
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Tommy Fleetwood Wearing Little-Known Golf Brand At Dubai Invitational
Fleetwood returns as the defending champion at the Dubai Invitational, but appears to have made one big change ahead of the DP World Tour's opening event of the year
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Rory McIlroy What’s In The Bag? 2026 Update Featuring New Driver And Fairway Woods, As Well As A Return To Old Irons
Following on from an incredible 2025, check out what clubs five-time Major winner, Rory McIlroy, will be using for the 2026 season
By Matt Cradock Published
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Spin The Ball Too Much? The New Titleist AVX Ball Could Be For You
Titleist has released a revamped AVX golf ball for 2026 with the goal of increasing short-game spin around the greens while keeping long-game spin low
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rickie Fowler And Max Homa Make Big Equipment Changes As Both Look To Revive PGA Tour Fortunes
Both Cobra staffers were spotted with new equipment in their set-ups during Tuesday night's TGL game, as the American pair appear to have made significant gear changes
By Matt Cradock Published
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How The New Ping S259 Wedges Have Every Golfer Covered
Following on from the success of the Ping S159 wedge family, the brand has released its S259 range, which features a total of 25 loft and grind combinations
By Matt Cradock Published
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Marco Penge Signs With PXG Ahead Of PGA Tour Rookie Season
Following on from an extremely successful 2025 that included three wins on the DP World Tour, the big-hitting Englishman joins PXG's roster as its newest signing
By Matt Cradock Published
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New 'Prototype' Ping Mini Driver Spotted On USGA Conforming List
Mini drivers have grown in popularity and now, prior to the start of the 2026 season, a Ping model has appeared on the USGA Conforming List
By Matt Cradock Published
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New Scotty Cameron Phantom Putters To Make Their Tour Debut
New Scotty Cameron mallet putters hit the professional circuits this week, as the Phantom 5, 7 and 9R will be available to players at their respective events
By Matt Cradock Published
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LIV Golf Promotions Winning WITBs: What Clubs Did Richard T. Lee, Bjorn Hellgren And Anthony Kim Use For Florida Success?
Richard T. Lee, Bjorn Hellgren and Anthony Kim earned their LIV Golf cards for 2026 via the Promotions event, with the trio using an array of different clubs to do so
By Matt Cradock Published
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Anthony Kim Earns LIV Golf Return At Promotions Event As Circuit Welcomes Two New Players
Anthony Kim joins Richard T. Lee and Bjorn Hellgren as the players securing cards to the 2026 LIV Golf League
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Bjorn Hellgren Facts: 13 Things You Didn't Know About The Swedish Golfer
Bjorn Hellgren claimed his first Asian Tour title in December 2025, before then earning a 2026 LIV Golf card via the Promotions event. Here are 13 facts about the Swede
By Matt Cradock Published
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Two Albatrosses, A Hole-In-One And A Familiar Face In Contention Caps Chaotic Moving Day At Australian Pro Event
Despite the Webex Players Series Perth having one round left to play, we've already seen three albatrosses, a hole-in-one and a fan-favorite in the mix
By Matt Cradock Published
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Full Field Announced For 2026 PGA Tour Opener At Sony Open In Hawaii, But One Big Name Withdraws Due To Illness
Some eye-catching names will be present at Waialae Country Club, but one of those won't be Marco Penge, who has withdrawn due to an illness he's been fighting since November
By Matt Cradock Published
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Notable Names Miss Out On Final Stage Of LIV Golf Promotions As 22 Players Advance For A Chance Of Securing Lucrative Spots
Anthony Kim birdied the final hole of the day on Friday to advance to the final stage of LIV Golf Promotions, while some former circuit players weren't so lucky
By Matt Cradock Published
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Golf Monthly Unveils New Performance Lab And Reviews YouTube Channel
Golf Monthly's state-of-the-art Performance Lab powered by Foresight Sports is the catalyst behind an all-new Reviews YouTube channel specifically designed to assist your buying decisions
By Matt Cradock Published
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Which Tour Pros Have Already Switched To The TaylorMade Qi4D Driver?
The TaylorMade Qi4D range is officially here and it's already making waves in the professional game, with several players putting it in-play
By Matt Cradock Published
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LIV Golf's Majesticks GC Reveal New Look Ahead Of 2026 Season
Majesticks GC appear fully set for the 2026 LIV Golf season, with the team undergoing a complete rebrand that includes a new red, white and blue logo
By Matt Cradock Published
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New Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash Bolsters Most Revered Golf Ball Franchise
After a four year wait while moonlighting on pro tours, the Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash golf ball is finally set to hit the retail market
By Matt Cradock Published
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Do Golfers Overcomplicate The Game? The Pursuit Of Perfection Could Actually Be Hurting Your Progress...
In theory, golf is an extremely simple sport to play... so why then do players make it unnecessarily complicated?
By Matt Cradock Published
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Why Callaway's Three New Balls For 2026 Are Faster Than Ever
Callaway has revealed its new Chrome golf ball line-up for 2026, which features a new material said to produce unprecedented ball speeds
By Matt Cradock Published
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A Masters Week Tradition Is Set To Continue As John Daly Finds New Spot After Hooters Closes Down
The yearly tradition is set to continue at The Masters, as Daly is reportedly relocating to Top Dawg Tavern in Augusta, after Hooters was knocked down in November
By Matt Cradock Published
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Has Rory McIlroy Made A Significant Gear Change For 2026?
The five-time Major winner revealed that he is trialing a new set of irons, with McIlroy switching out his Rors Protos for a new TaylorMade model
By Matt Cradock Published
