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 weekend news and social media, as well as help look after Golf Monthly’s many buyers’ guides and equipment reviews.
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. He currently plays at Witney Lakes in Oxfordshire and his favourite 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: TaylorMade Rocketballz Stage 2, 15°, 19°
Hybrid: Adams Super Hybrid, 22°
Irons: Mizuno MP54, 5-PW
Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°
Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Latest articles by Matt Cradock
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Bryson DeChambeau Overtakes PGA Tour In YouTube Subscribers
The two-time Major winner's YouTube channel has really blown up over the past year, so much so, it has more subscribers than the biggest Tour in golf...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Relegated LIV Golfer Makes Ace At Team Championship
Scott Vincent produced a hole-in-one during the first round of the LIV Golf Team Championship, as his Iron Heads GC side claimed a huge shock win over Smash GC
By Matt Cradock Published
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Tour Pro Involved In Freak Accident Just One Week After PGA Tour Debut
Jeffrey Guan was reportedly struck in the eye by an errant tee-shot of a pro-am participant at the NSW Open regional qualifier, with the 20-year-old transported to Canberra for emergency eye surgery
By Matt Cradock Published
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Mackenzie Hughes Facts: 20 Things To Know About The Canadian PGA Tour Golfer
Mackenzie Hughes has been a member of the PGA Tour since 2016 - here are some things you may not know about him
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Want To Stand Out? Pins & Aces Is The Brand For You And You Can Now Get 20% Off Sitewide
With this exclusive 20% off code on Pins & Aces products, you'll certainly stand out on the course!
By Matt Cradock Published
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How Much Money Has Joaquin Niemann Won In 2024?
Niemann has enjoyed one of the best years of his young career in 2024, with the Chilean claiming a number of titles on various Tours
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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How Much Money Has Jon Rahm Made Since Joining LIV Golf?
Rahm's move to LIV Golf in December 2023 caused shockwaves in the golf world and, in that period since joining, the Spaniard has won a near $35m on course
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Which LIV Golfers Were Relegated From The League?
In a thrilling final day at Bolingbrook Golf Club, a number of players were relegated from the LIV Golf League
By Matt Cradock Published
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Jon Rahm Edges Joaquin Niemann For $18m LIV Golf First Prize, As Sergio Garcia Scoops $4 Million Bonus
Not only did Rahm scoop the first prize in Chicago, but the Spaniard secured the $18 million individual standings in his debut season on the LIV Golf League
By Matt Cradock Published
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'Really Disappointed That I Didn't Win' - Rory McIlroy Reflects On Irish Open Result
Missing out on victory by a single stroke, McIlroy was left to rue a poor finish at Royal County Down, as Rasmus Hojgaard secured victory at the Irish Open
By Matt Cradock Published
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What Every Player Shot On Sunday At The Solheim Cup
For the first time since 2017, USA reclaimed the Solheim Cup on Sunday, as Stacy Lewis' side came out on top in a 15.5 - 12.5 victory in Virginia
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Surprising Statistic That Shows Where USA Trumped Europe In The Solheim Cup
After claiming a 15.5 - 12.5 victory at the Solheim Cup, the stats showed how crucial the par 5s were to the American side at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rasmus Hojgaard Pips Rory McIlroy To Win Irish Open
In an epic final day at Royal County Down, Hojgaard fired an incredible back nine to beat home hero, McIlroy, by just a single stroke
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Solheim Cup Tee Times For Sunday Singles And Matches
Can Team Europe produce an historic comeback? Going into the final day of the Solheim Cup they will need to claim eight points from 12 to retain their trophy
By Matt Cradock Published
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'We're Almost Done' - Stacy Lewis Reacts As USA Move Closer To Solheim Cup Glory
Leading 10-6 going into Sunday, the Americans are just 4.5 points away from claiming the Solheim Cup, with captain, Lewis, focused on getting the job done
By Matt Cradock Published
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How Many Points Do You Need To Win The Solheim Cup?
The Solheim Cup is one of the most prestigious events in the women's game and, to secure the title, teams must hit a required amount of points
By Matt Cradock Published
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Leona Maguire Had Never Missed A Solheim Cup Session... Now She's Missed Three
The Irish star has played a pivotal part in Europe's past Solheim Cup success but, at the 2024 event, she has featured just once in four sessions...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Solheim Cup Legend ‘Surprised’ After Nelly Korda Left Out Of Saturday Afternoon Session
The World No.1 has been one of the star players in the US side, but was surprisingly left out of the afternoon four balls on Saturday, much to the dismay of Catriona Matthew
By Matt Cradock Published
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Solheim Cup Day 2 Pairings - All The Details You Need To Know
Team Europe have a mountain to climb on Saturday, with the Americans sitting four points clear following a 6-2 demolition on Friday
By Matt Cradock Published
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What Does Ham-And-Egged-It Mean In Golf?
Golf is full of quirky phrases and, when it comes to match play, you may hear this particular phrase being used frequently...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Suzann Pettersen Admits Europe Face ‘Massive’ Challenge To Overturn Solheim Cup Score
The European captain remains positive despite being four points back after the first day in Virginia, with Pettersen claiming 'we can do it again'
By Matt Cradock Published
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How These Four Players Could Make History At The Solheim Cup
Team USA dominated proceedings on the first day of the Solheim Cup and, in regard to Nelly Korda, Rose Zhang, Lauren Coughlin and Sarah Schmelzelan, they have a chance of history
By Matt Cradock Published
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Is This The Best Seat At The Solheim Cup? It's Hard To Argue...
Is this the best seat in the house at the Solheim Cup? Certainly, this Hilton hotel overlooking the 16th hole will take some beating!
By Matt Cradock Published
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Which Players Played Twice On Day One At The Solheim Cup?
On Friday, four players from each team featured in both the morning foursomes and afternoon fourballs at the Solheim Cup
By Matt Cradock Published