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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What Is The Open Playoff Format?
What happens if two or more players are tied after 72 holes in The Open and a playoff is required?
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‘Roll The Ball Back, Huh?’ - Shane Lowry Questions Setup After Brutal Open Third Round
The overnight leader fired a six-over-par third round at Royal Troon, with Lowry starting Sunday three shots back of Billy Horschel
By Matt Cradock Published
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'The Hardest Nine Holes That I’ll Ever Play’ - How The Pros Reacted To A Brutal Saturday At The Open Championship
We take a look at just some of the best reactions from the world's elite, following an incredibly tough third round at The Open Championship
By Matt Cradock Published
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Daniel Brown What's In The Bag?
In his rookie season on the DP World Tour, Daniel Brown managed to secure a maiden victory. Here, we take a look at what is currently in the Englishman's bag
By Matt Cradock Published
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Why Is Billy Horschel A West Ham Fan?
The American has amassed a number of victories worldwide but, did you know that, despite being from Florida, he is a big West Ham fan? Here, we find out why...
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Daniel Brown Nearly Hits LIV Golf's Dean Burmester At Open Championship After Wayward Tee Shot
Playing the par 4 seventh, Brown's drive almost struck Stinger GC's Dean Burmester, who was playing the iconic par 3 Postage Stamp
By Matt Cradock Published
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The 3 Little-Known Titleist Golf Balls That Are In Play At The Open Championship
The Titleist Pro V1 and V1x is used by hundreds of professionals but, did you know that there are three different variations of it in play this week at Royal Troon
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Custom Scotty Cameron Putter Justin Rose Recently Added In Ahead Of The Open
Rose sits in contention going into the final round at The Open, with one of the key reasons being down to the putter, a club that he has changed only recently...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Robert MacIntyre Makes Outrageous Par After Playing Right-Handed At The Open
Finding an awkward spot after his tee shot on the 18th, MacIntyre was forced to play his approach right-handed, with the result a par from absolutely nowhere!
By Matt Cradock Published
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Max Homa Holes Incredible Putt At 18th Hole To Make Open Cut
Needing a birdie at the last, the American rolled in a putt of some 30-feet to make the weekend at Royal Troon
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rory McIlroy Reacts To First Open Missed Cut In Five Years
The four-time Major winner struggled yet again on Friday, as McIlroy stuttered to a four-over-par round of 75 to miss the cut comfortably at Royal Troon
By Matt Cradock Published
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Scottie Scheffler’s Caddie Struck With Mystery Illness During Open Championship
Although Scheffler's caddie, Ted Scott, was suffering with illness on Friday, he managed to get through it as Scheffler moved into contention at Royal Troon
By Matt Cradock Published
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Open Contender Makes Back-To-Back 9s In 20-Over-Par Round Of 91
It was a turbulent day for Aguri Iwasaki, who made back-to-back nines on Friday at Royal Troon and carded a second round 91
By Matt Cradock Published
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LIV Golfer Dean Burmester Hits Coach With Tee Shot At The Open
The Stinger GC player's wayward tee shot on the 13th was destined for trouble... That was until it struck his coach at Royal Troon!
By Matt Cradock Published
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Tiger Woods Falls To Third Consecutive Major Missed Cut At The Open
It was a week to forget for Woods, as rounds of 79 and 77 meant the three-time Claret Jug winner finished well outside the cut line at Royal Troon
By Matt Cradock Published
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‘I Played This Wind Two Weeks Ago’ - Lowry’s Early Troon Scouting Mission Pays Off For Lowest First Round Major Score
The 37-year-old carded a five-under-par first round to sit one back of the lead of The Open Championship, with Lowry crediting a scouting trip a fortnight ago for his excellent play
By Matt Cradock Published
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15 Things You Didn't Know About Daniel Brown
Get to know DP World Tour winner, Daniel Brown, a little better with these 15 facts
By Matt Cradock Published
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'It Was Very Thoughtful And I Was Appreciative Of It' - Bryson DeChambeau Confirms Contact With Tiger Woods
Following his second US Open victory in June, DeChambeau revealed that the 15-time Major winner came up and congratulated him on the range at The Open Championship
By Matt Cradock Published
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Bryson DeChambeau Bombs 400+ Yard Drive At Open Championship
The American's tee shot at the 18th hole measured a colossal 405 yards and was the longest tee shot on Thursday by 15 yards
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The Subtle Gear Changes Tiger Woods Has Made Ahead Of The Open At Royal Troon
The three-time Claret Jug winner heads to the South Ayrshire course with a slightly new set up in his bag, as Woods looks to close out the men's Major season strongly
By Matt Cradock Published
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The New Custom Scotty Cameron Putter That Open Contender Justin Thomas Has Added To His Bag
Thomas seems to have found some form with the flatstick, with the two-time Major winner introducing a never been seen before putter in the last week or so
By Matt Cradock Published
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'Unhinged Behavior' - The One Thing Open Viewers Have Picked Up On At Royal Troon
Although the weather wasn't playing ball on the first day of The 152nd Open Championship, there was one particular aspect that viewers tuning in were more concerned about at Royal Troon...
By Matt Cradock Published
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I Watched Tiger Woods Live For The Very First Time And Two Particular Aspects Stood Out To Me
On Wednesday, I watched Woods, in the flesh, for the very first time. As he prepares for The Open Championship, here are just some of my thoughts on the few hours of action
By Matt Cradock Published
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When You Arrive At The Open, The First Place You Should Go To Is The Range... Here's Why!
When it comes to attending a golf event, it can be difficult to know where to start... However, in my opinion, there's only one place that should be your first point of call
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