
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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'It's Very Worrying Looking At His Press Conference. His Eyes Weren't Alive, The Energy Wasn't There' - Paul McGinley Expresses Rory McIlroy Concern Ahead Of US Open
Speaking at the US Open, Paul McGinley explained how McIlroy's Career Grand Slam win in April has affected his performance, claiming he 'can't feel the energy at the moment'
By Matt Cradock Published
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Oakmont Country Club Possesses The Most Bunkers On The PGA Tour In 2025, But How Many Are There?
It's not just the thick rough and quick greens that players will need to watch out for at Oakmont Country Club, with the course possessing a mammoth 168 bunkers
By Matt Cradock Published
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Church Pew Bunker: Oakmont’s Famous And Fearsome Sand Trap
The Church Pew bunker is one of the most famous, and intimidating, in golf, with the 110-yard long stretch of sand playing its part in previous Major championships
By Matt Cradock Published
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How Much Does A Membership Cost At Oakmont Country Club?
Oakmont Country Club hosts its 10th US Open in 2025 and, if you are interested in becoming a member of its historic layout, it'll cost you a sizeable amount
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Unique Rule In Place On Oakmont’s Ninth Green This Week At The US Open
Tuning in to the US Open, you'll notice that the ninth green at Oakmont has two uses. It's not just the green for the final hole of the front nine, but also the practice putting green for players in the field
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rory McIlroy Changes Driver Again Ahead Of US Open
After claiming he would be doing some driver testing following the RBC Canadian Open last week, McIlroy was spotted using his faithful TaylorMade Qi10 driver during a practice round at Oakmont
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US Open Concession Prices Have Raised Eyebrows... But Are They Really That Bad?
The concession prices have been revealed at Oakmont Country Club and, like previous Major championships, it has caused a mixed reaction online
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The Unique Cutting Method Oakmont Greenstaff Are Employing At The US Open
Greenkeepers at the US Open are putting the finishing touches to the course, with several staff members seen shaving the fringes with clippers
By Matt Cradock Published
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Asterisk Talley Withdraws From Women’s Amateur Championship After Suffering Broken Toe
Amateur World No.16 Asterisk Talley has been forced to withdraw from the The 122nd Women’s Amateur Championship, revealing she has broken her toe
By Matt Cradock Published
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We Tried To Work Out Joaquin Niemann’s Handicap In 2025. Here’s What The Data Says…
Joaquin Niemann has enjoyed an excellent 2025 on the LIV Golf League, with the Chilean producing some incredible rounds at a number of tough golf courses
By Matt Cradock Published
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What Will The US Open Winning Score Be? We Spoke To A Caddie Who Knows Oakmont Better Than Most…
The 125th US Open at Oakmont will be a tough affair and, ahead of the third men's Major of the season, we spoke to veteran caddie, Kenny Harms, about his experiences of the course
By Matt Cradock Published
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Ryan Fox Wins The RBC Canadian Open Via Playoff After 'Shot Of His Life'
The New Zealander defeated Sam Burns at the fourth playoff hole, with Fox producing the shot of his life via a 260-yard fairway wood
By Matt Cradock Published
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Charlie Woods Endures Tough Final Round Finish At Prestigious Florida Amateur Event
After making the cut at Florida's 108th Amateur Championship, Woods struggled over the weekend, finishing with an 11-over-par 83 at BallenIsles Country Club
By Matt Cradock Published
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Phil Mickelson Produces Shot Of The Year Candidate At LIV Golf Virginia
Phil the thrill showed off his short game expertise with an outrageous pitch shot during the final round at LIV Golf Virginia
By Matt Cradock Published
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Joaquin Niemann Wins LIV Golf Virginia After Stunning Final Round Charge
Joaquin Niemann fired a final round 63 to claim a one shot victory at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, as Crushers GC secured yet another team title
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Matt Wolff Withdraws From LIV Golf Virginia Mid-Round, But His Replacement Fires A Four-Under Total Through Just 10 Holes At Robert Trent Jones Golf Club
Ollie Schniederjans stepped in for Range Goats GC's Matt Wolff after eight holes during the first round of LIV Golf Virginia, with the replacement making the most of his opportunity
By Matt Cradock Published
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'It Is Something I've Had To Figure Out A Little Bit' - Major Winner Reveals Early LIV Golf Struggles After Joining League
Graeme McDowell has been part of the LIV Golf League since the inaugural event, with the US Open winner revealing his early struggles upon joining the circuit
By Matt Cradock Published
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Bryson DeChambeau Puts New LA Golf Irons In The Bag As He Shares LIV Golf Virginia Lead
The US Open champion is debuting a set of LA Golf BAD V3-W custom irons at LIV Golf Virginia, which DeChambeau put to good use as he shared the lead following the first round
By Matt Cradock Published
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'Of Course It Concerns Me. You Don't Want To Shoot High Scores Like The One I Did Today' - Rory McIlroy Endures Torrid Eight-Over-Par Round To Miss RBC Canadian Open Cut
After his eight-over 78 at TPC Toronto, McIlroy revealed he will be 'testing quite a few drivers over the weekend' as his attention turns to Oakmont and the US Open
By Matt Cradock Published
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RBC Canadian Open 2025 Tee Times: Round Three
Cameron Champ leads at the halfway stage of the RBC Canadian Open, with the American searching for a first PGA Tour title since the 3M Open in July 2021
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Rory McIlroy Among 10 Big Names Who Missed The Cut At RBC Canadian Open
McIlroy's struggles off the tee continued at TPC Toronto, with the five-time Major winner among the big names who missed the cut at the RBC Canadian Open
By Matt Cradock Published
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My Golf Club Membership Has Increased 36%... And That's Not Even The Most Disgraceful Part!
My golf club membership has increased a whopping 36% in 2025, but the worst part is that it's been changed without my permission, or any consultation
By Matt Cradock Published
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We Tried To Work Out Scottie Scheffler’s Handicap In 2025. Here’s What The Data Says…
What would Scottie Scheffler's handicap be if he wasn't a professional golfer? We run through the numbers and the rounds to try and find out...
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'A Lot Of The Guys (On LIV) Aren’t In The Majors That Would Have Been If They Were Playing The PGA Tour. That’s A Huge Downfall. We Didn’t Get To Play In The Majors. We Weren’t In The Masters Anymore’ - Caddie On LIV Golf vs PGA Tour Differences
Veteran looper, Kenny Harms, has caddied on both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf League. Speaking to Golf Monthly, the experienced caddie details the main differences between the two circuits
By Matt Cradock Published