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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This Is The Best Push Cart We Have Tested And It Is 22% Off This Amazon Prime DayPush carts are continuing to grow in popularity and, this Amazon Prime Day, one of our favorite models, the Bag Boy Nitron, is now a whopping 22% off
By Matt Cradock Published
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When Was The Last Time A Blade Putter Won A Major Championship?Blades putters are becoming less and less popular on the professional circuits, which leads to the question of when did one last feature in a Major winner's golf bag?
By Matt Cradock Published
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New Srixon Drivers To Debut At PGA Tour's Travelers ChampionshipNot only will the new heads from Srixon drop on the respective Tours this week, but they have also shown up on the USGA's Conforming List
By Matt Cradock Published
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Lexi Thompson Withdraws From KPMG Women's PGA Championship Due To Ongoing InjuryAfter withdrawing from the Meijer LPGA Classic, Thompson is to skip the third women's Major of 2026 and won't be present at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship
By Matt Cradock Published
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Which Players Qualified For The Masters And US Open At Shinnecock Hills?Plenty of perks were up for grabs at the US Open, as those inside the top 10 all wrapped up their spots at next year's Major, which takes place at Pebble Beach
By Matt Cradock Published
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US Open 2026: Wyndham Clark Holds Firm To Land Second Major Championship By One StrokeWyndham Clark held his nerve and converted his 54-hole lead into a second US Open title despite pressure from Sam Burns and the Shinnecock Hills crowd
By Elliott Heath Last updated
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Wyndham Clark US Open Winning WITB 2026: What Clubs Did He Use To Take Victory At Shinnecock Hills?Take a look at what clubs the now two-time US Open used to secure victory in a thrilling final day in New York
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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The Swing Training Aid That Has Helped Turn Wyndham Clark's Form Around In 2026Clark has re-found his form in 2026, with a recent change of swing coach and a new training aid helping the American to push on this season
By Matt Cradock Published
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Lottie Woad WITB 2026: What Clubs Does The LPGA Star Use?Check out the full what's in the bag of Lottie Woad, who is forging out an excellent professional career
By Matt Cradock Published
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Is Wyndham Clark Misunderstood?Clark is producing some incredible golf at Shinnecock Hills and, despite his reputation, he is getting several fans on board via his incredible play
By Matt Cradock Published
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Sam Stevens WITB 2026: What Clubs Is The American Using At The US Open?Take a look at what's in the bag of the American, Sam Stevens, below
By Matt Cradock Published
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Tom Kim WITB 2026: Scotty Cameron Prototype Putter Features Among Full Titleist Set-UpCheck out what the multiple-time PGA Tour winner is using during the 2026 season
By Matt Cradock Published
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From A 17-Year-Old To A LIV Golf Star Who Made An 11... Which Notable Names Made The Cut At The US Open?Big names made it through to the weekend at the US Open, where some notable players ended up joining them in making the cut at Shinnecock Hills
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rory McIlroy To Skip Third Signature Event Of 2026 Following US OpenThe Travelers Championship follows on from the US Open, but the final $20 million PGA Tour Signature Event of the season won't have one of its big names present
By Matt Cradock Published
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'I've Gotten A Lot Of Grief Since Last Year, Rightfully So' - Wyndham Clark Hoping To Win Back Fans After Oakmont Locker IncidentThe former US Open winner leads at the halfway stage, with Clark hoping to win fans support back after seeing red at Oakmont 12 months ago
By Matt Cradock Published
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Dustin Johnson WITB 2026: 9-Wood And DJ Proto Irons Feature Among LIV Golfer's Set-UpTake a look at what's in the bag of two-time Major winner, and equipment-free agent, Dustin Johnson
By Matt Cradock Published
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Jason Day Withdraws From US Open Due To InjuryThe Australian was seen wincing and holding his back prior to withdrawing after 10 holes during his first round in New York
By Matt Cradock Published
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Big Names Who Have Made Equipment Changes Ahead Of The US OpenMajor winners and Ryder Cup stars are just some of the notable players who have made gear swaps ahead of the third Major of 2026 at Shinnecock Hills
By Matt Cradock Published
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Lexi Thompson Withdraws From LPGA Tour Event Due To InjuryThompson has revealed she won't be present at the Meijer LPGA Classic, with the Major winner withdrawing from the tournament due to hip pain
By Matt Cradock Published
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The $750 Cardigan Tommy Fleetwood Is Wearing At The US OpenFleetwood's cardigan was certainly catching the eye of viewers during the first round of the 2026 US Open...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Wind Is Causing Golf Balls To Move On The Greens At The US Open... What's The Ruling?The US Open at Shinnecock Hills has been hit with big gusts and, consequently, golf balls have been rolling off greens... But what is the ruling for when it happens?
By Matt Cradock Published
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How Fast Are The Greens At Shinnecock Hills During The US Open?Much has been made of the green speeds going into this week's US Open, with the high winds meaning it's unlikely we'll see the regular quick surfaces of previous Majors
By Matt Cradock Published
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Eight Years On From His US Open Victory At Shinnecock Hills... Brooks Koepka Still Has Two Of His Winning Clubs In The BagKoepka claimed the US Open when it was last staged at Shinnecock Hills in 2018... and the five-time Major winner still has clubs in his bag from that very week
By Matt Cradock Published
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Scotty Cameron Drops Two New Mallet Putters (And They Look Incredible)Scotty Cameron has revealed that all-new Phantom 3.2 and Phantom 12 putters will join its premium mallet putter line-up
By Matt Cradock Published
