
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 came in 2016, where he shot a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine holes. His favorite 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: Ping G430 LST 15°, 19°
Irons: TaylorMade P.7CB
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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I Timed The First Group At The 2025 Masters After Fred Ridley’s Pace Of Play Comments... Here Are The Results
Davis Riley and Patton Kizzire led The Masters off on Thursday, with the American duo taking around 4 hours and 25 minutes to complete their round, finishing 40 minutes ahead of the second group
By Matt Cradock Published
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Why Does Aaron Rai Wear Two Golf Gloves?
Aaron Rai is one of only a few golfers to wear two gloves when out on the course. Here, we explain why
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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What Is Bernhard Langer's Masters Record?
The German will be making his 41st and final appearance at the 2025 Masters, with Langer enjoying an incredible record around Augusta National
By Matt Cradock Published
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Every Player-Caddie Partnership At The 2025 Masters
Every professional player needs a caddie and, at The Masters, we take a look at each player-caddie partnership taking on Augusta National
By Matt Cradock Published
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Brooks Koepka Confirms Driver Switch Ahead Of The Masters
The five-time Major winner heads in to Augusta National as one of the favorites, but revealed he had changed his driver following LIV Golf Miami last week
By Matt Cradock Published
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Poppy McIlroy And Sammy Spieth Steal The Show As Augusta Rookie Wins 2025 Masters Par 3 Contest
Nico Echavarria defeated J.J. Spaun in a playoff to claim The Masters Par 3 title, with plenty of memories created along the way at Augusta National on Wednesday
By Matt Cradock Published
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Jose Luis Ballester What's In The Bag? 2025 Update
Take a look inside the bag of Spain's Jose Luis Ballester
By Matt Cradock Published
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What Driver Every Player Is Using At The Masters
Augusta National provides a tough test of driving and, for the 2025 edition of The Masters, various manufacturers and models will be put in play by the world's best
By Matt Cradock Published
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Why Is The Masters Called The Masters?
The Masters is one of the most prestigious tournaments on the men’s calendar, so how did the event at Augusta National get its name?
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rory McIlroy Has Come Close To A Green Jacket On Multiple Occasions... Here Are His 4 Closest Calls
The four-time Major winner is yet to win a Green Jacket at Augusta National, with McIlroy enduring a number of close calls throughout his career
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Masters Fantasy: Who Are The Golf Monthly Team Selecting For Their Rosters?
The Masters Fantasy is here and, in this piece, the Golf Monthly team take you through their roster for the upcoming event at Augusta National
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Masters 2025: Who Are The Golf Monthly Team Backing At Augusta National?
The Masters is back and we've asked the Golf Monthly team who they are backing ahead of the first men's Major of 2025
By Matt Cradock Published
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'I'm Working Hard To Figure It Out' - Bryson DeChambeau Reveals New 'Prototype' Golf Balls Are In The Works
After changing his golf ball at the start of 2025, DeChambeau revealed in Miami that there are some new prototype models currently being worked on
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Masters Drive, Chip And Putt: How It Works, Format And Notable Past Players
The Drive, Chip and Putt finals take place the Sunday before The Masters, and bring together the best junior golfers at the historic venue of Augusta National
By Matt Cradock Published
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Tour Pro Resorts To Unique And Extreme Method To Control Anger On The Golf Course
During round two of the Club Car Championship, Korn Ferry Tour player Ryan McCormick resorted to taping his mouth shut to help keep his temper in check
By Matt Cradock Published
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7 Big Names Who Missed The Cut At The Valero Texas Open
Brian Harman leads the Valero Texas Open going into the weekend, where a number of big names missed the cut at TPC San Antonio
By Matt Cradock Published
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Fred Ridley Facts: 22 Things You Didn't Know About The Augusta National Chairman
Learn more about the chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and head of The Masters, Fred Ridley via these facts about his life and career so far
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Augusta National Women’s Amateur Winners: Where Are They Now?
The Augusta National Women's Amateur was first played in 2019 and, since then, a number of the tournament's winners have gone on to forge superb careers
By Matt Cradock Published
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Augusta National Women's Amateur 2025 Tee Times - Round One
Lottie Woad returns to defend her Augusta National Women's Amateur title, with the Amateur World No.1 getting her first round underway alongside Amateur World No.2 Jasmine Koo
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rianne Malixi Withdraws From Augusta National Women's Amateur With Back Injury
Rianne Malixi had been among the favorites going into the Augusta National Women's Amateur, but the US Women’s Amateur champion has been forced to withdraw due to injury
By Matt Cradock Published
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PGA Tour Pro Confirms Which Tournaments Will Feature Rangefinders
Michael Kim has confirmed that rangefinders will be in use for the PGA Tour events between The Masters and PGA Championship, with the aim to help the pace of play
By Matt Cradock Published
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'He’s Over There And We Only See Him Four Or Five Times A Year, And It’s Disappointing For All Of Us' - Curtis Strange Claims Joaquin Niemann 'Needs' To Be On The PGA Tour
Niemann has started 2025 in phenomenal fashion thanks to two victories on the LIV Golf League in three starts. However, Strange believes he should be back on the PGA Tour
By Matt Cradock Published
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Valero Texas Open 2025 Picks, Predictions And Odds
The last event before The Masters takes place at the Valero Texas Open, where there is one final spot available for the first men's Major of 2025
By Matt Cradock Published
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Alejandro Tosti Fires Back After Slow Play Accusation At Houston Open
Tosti has responded to claims that he was deliberately playing slowly to put off playing partner, Min Woo Lee, during the final round of the Texas Children's Houston Open
By Matt Cradock Published