
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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Low-Spin Drivers To Become Obsolete? The Golf Monthly Equipment Team Makes Its 2026 Tour Gear PredictionsThere have already been some notable gear stories on the professional circuits in 2026, and our equipment writers have given their predictions for what the upcoming season could entail
By Matt Cradock Published
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Could Tiger Woods' Sun Day Red Brand Be Signing More Tour Players? TaylorMade's CEO Appears To Be 'Working' On ItSpeaking to Front Office Sports, TaylorMade's CEO David Abeles revealed the Sun Day Red brand is in talks with players to sign them up to the apparel line
By Matt Cradock Published
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Inside The Key Equipment Change That Helped Scottie Scheffler Dominate The Golf WorldChanging his putter to a mallet-style in March 2024, Scheffler has been the standout player in the men's game ever since, racking up a win rate of 37% while using the forgiving flatstick
By Matt Cradock Published
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A Return To His Trusty TaylorMade Qi10 And A Custom 7-Wood: Scottie Scheffler’s American Express Winning WITBThe World No.1 claimed a 20th PGA Tour title at The American Express, with Scheffler using a mix of TaylorMade, Srixon and Titleist equipment to win in La Quinta
By Matt Cradock Published
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Scottie Scheffler Claims Dominant American Express Title And 20th PGA Tour VictoryScottie Scheffler cruised to victory at The American Express for the 20th PGA Tour title of his career
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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How Much Did Patrick Reed Win At The Hero Dubai Desert Classic?Patrick Reed secured the victory at the $9 million Rolex Series event, with the American claiming over $1.5 million in prize money at Emirates GC
By Jonny Leighfield Last updated
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Patrick Reed What’s In The Bag? 2026 Update Featuring Grindworks Irons And A Scotty Cameron Prototype PutterBeing an equipment-free agent, the former Masters champion has a rather unique set-up that includes an array of different brands
By Matt Cradock Published
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Ludvig Aberg Withdraws From The American Express Due To IllnessThe Ryder Cup star had been sat at nine-under-par in La Quinta, but withdrew prior to his third round due to illness
By Matt Cradock Published
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10 Small Things That Make A Golf Club 1% BetterAlong with big things like course and clubhouse maintenance, these extra small touches can turn a good golf club into a great one
By Matt Cradock Published
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Looking To Update Your Golf Bag In 2026? Here's Every New Equipment Launch We've Seen This YearThe major brands have launched their new products for 2026 and we've compiled all of the information you need on the new equipment
By Matt Cradock Published
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You Know The 2-Ball But Have You Seen The Half Ball? Odyssey's New Putters Will Get Your AttentionOdyssey has launched its new line of Ai-Dual putters, which feature a new alignment aid and fresh insert said to deliver speed consistency across the face
By Matt Cradock Published
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TS Golf Practice Net Review: Plenty Of Bang For Your BuckMatt Cradock tests the TS Golf Practice Net, a popular choice on Amazon, to find out how it performs
By Matt Cradock Published
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Bridgestone Makes Hefty Claims With New Tour B Ball FamilyBridgestone has revealed its Tour B golf ball line-up for 2026, with the emphasis being dramatic increases of ball speed and distance off the tee
By Matt Cradock Published
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January Transfer Window 2026: Marco Penge To PXG And Has Tommy Fleetwood Split With Nike?Some notable gear transfers have occurred in 2026, with some big names introducing new equipment and clothing to their respective circuits
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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PXG Confirms Signing Of PGA Tour's Biggest Hitter Ahead Of 2026 SeasonPXG has announced that PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, Aldrich Potgieter, has signed with the brand ahead of the 2026 season
By Matt Cradock Published
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New Titleist Vokey SM11 Wedges To Debut At Dubai Desert Classic And The American ExpressAfter their Monday release, the Vokey SM11 wedges will debut at this week's pro tournaments, specifically the Dubai Desert Classic and The American Express
By Matt Cradock Published
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Bridgestone Blades And Another Victory For The Mini Driver: Chris Gotterup’s WM Phoenix Open Winning WITBTake a look at what clubs Chris Gotterup was using for his victory at the WM Phoenix Open, which includes Ping, TaylorMade and Bridgestone
By Matt Cradock Published
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Chris Gotterup Claims Sony Open In Hawaii Title For Third PGA Tour VictoryThe American follows victories at the 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic and 2025 Genesis Scottish Open with an assured final round at Waialae Country Club
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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A First Win For Callaway Quantum And A Unique Alignment Aid On A Prototype Putter: Equipment-Free Agent Nacho Elvira's Dubai Invitational Winning WITBThe Spaniard battled back over the final few holes to hold off the likes of Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy, with Elvira using a mix of Callaway and Titleist clubs to do so
By Matt Cradock Published
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Multiple Players Put New Callaway Quantum Drivers Into Play At Dubai InvitationalCallaway's Quantum range was released on Friday and, at the DP World Tour's Dubai Invitational, a number of players have put one of the drivers in play for the 2026 opener
By Matt Cradock Published
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Sony Open In Hawaii Tee Times: Round ThreeAt the halfway stage of the Sony Open, five players share the lead at nine-under-par, with just four shots separating 28 individuals going into the weekend
By Matt Cradock Published
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62-Year-Old Vijay Singh Makes Sony Open In Hawaii Cut As Several Notable Names Miss The WeekendThree-time Major winner, Singh, carded rounds of 68 and 70 to make the cut at Waialae Country Club, where Major winners and experienced names struggled
By Matt Cradock Published
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Dubai Invitational Tee Times 2026: Round ThreeShane 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 TeamUnder 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
