
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 Could Have Played In Any Era’ - Rory McIlroy Gifted Stunning Custom Persimmon Driver Before Striping It Ahead Of Scottish Open
After completing the Career Grand Slam at The Masters, McIlroy was gifted a beautiful, custom-made persimmon driver from former European Tour player John E Morgan
By Matt Cradock Published
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Genesis Scottish Open 2025 First Round Leader Picks: Could These 2 European Stars Come Out The Blocks Fast?
We return to Links golf action this week at the Genesis Scottish Open and, with so much class on show, we've chosen which players will be top of the leaderboard after day one
By Matt Cradock Published
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Does Luke Donald’s Scottish Open Group Give Hint Over Ryder Cup Contenders?
The European Ryder Cup captain is paired alongside Harry Hall and Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen for the first two rounds, as several stars feature at The Renaissance Club
By Matt Cradock Published
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ISCO Championship 2025 Odds, Predictions And Picks To Win
Find out who the Golf Monthly team are backing at the ISCO Championship, which takes place at Hurstbourne Country Club for the very first time
By Matt Cradock Published
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Brian Campbell Claims John Deere Classic After Playoff Win
The American defeated Emiliano Grillo at the first playoff hole to secure a second PGA Tour title of the season at TPC Deere Run
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Despite Registering The Worst Driving Stats At The John Deere Classic, Nick Dunlap Cards A Seven-Under Final Round to Jump Into Contention
The American carded a seven-under 64 final round at the John Deere Classic, despite Dunlap registering the worst driving stats among the field at TPC Deere Run
By Matt Cradock Published
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Scott Vincent Makes Big Strides Towards A LIV Golf Card After International Series Morocco Victory
Scott Vincent cruised to a four shot victory at the International Series Morocco event, with the former LIV Golfer vaulting up the Order Of Merit and International Series Rankings
By Matt Cradock Published
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Having Not Won In Three Years, This Relegated LIV Golfer Leads International Series Morocco Going Into The Final Day
Zimbabwe's Scott Vincent leads International Series Morocco by one shot with 18 holes remaining, as he searches for a first title since 2022
By Matt Cradock Published
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John Deere Classic 2025 Prize Money Payout
Davis Thompson returns to defend his title at the John Deere Classic, where a big prize purse is in play at TPC Deere Run
By Matt Cradock Published
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Former LIV Golf Winner To Tee It Up At PGA Tour Co-Sanctioned Event
Eugenio Chacarra is set to make his Genesis Scottish Open debut, with the former LIV Golfer teeing it up in the co-sanctioned event on the DP World Tour and PGA Tour
By Matt Cradock Published
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Sergio Garcia, Patrick Reed And Jason Day Among Big Names To Miss The Cut At The BMW International Open And John Deere Classic
A number of players missed the cut on the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, as several big names failed to make the weekend at their respective events
By Matt Cradock Published
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9 Big Names Joining Defending Champion Robert MacIntyre At The 2025 Scottish Open
MacIntyre claimed his home open in a thrilling final day at The Renaissance Club, with the Scot to be joined by yet another bumper Genesis Scottish Open field
By Matt Cradock Published
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'I’m Excited, But I’m Nervous Because I Don’t Know How It’s Going To Go' - Australian Pro Sets Return Date After Freak Eye Injury
Speaking to Golf Digest Australia, Guan revealed his proposed return date to competitive action after the young Australian was left blinded in his left eye following a freak accident
By Matt Cradock Published
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Open Final Qualifying Reminded Me Why I Love Golf... Here Are The 9 Biggest Storylines From An Eventful Day
There were plenty of stories at Open Championship Final Qualifying, as a wealth of experience was on show over the four venues up and down the UK
By Matt Cradock Published
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Open Final Qualifying Results: Lee Westwood Among Three LIV Golfers To Qualify As Notable Names Miss Out On Spots At Royal Portrush
In a thrilling Final Qualifying, Lee Westwood secured his spot at The Open Championship, with 20-year-old amateur Richard Teder creating history at West Lancashire
By Michael Weston Last updated
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'If You're A LIV Golf Fan, I'd Have Very Little Concern To What's Happening' - CEO Scott O'Neil On Contract Renewals, New PGA Tour Boss And Timeline For Women's LIV Golf League
The LIV Golf boss spoke to Rick Shiels about a number of topics, including his friendship with the new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp, as well as LIV's player contracts
By Matt Cradock Published
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John Deere Classic Sleeper Picks: +5000 Outsider Selections For TPC Deere Run
There's plenty of value to be found at the John Deere Classic and, in this piece, the Golf Monthly team have picked out their best sleeper picks at TPC Deere Run
By Matt Cradock Published
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John Deere Classic 2025 Betting Picks To Win, Predictions And Odds
Davis Thompson returns to defend his John Deere Classic title, with the American joined by a number of big names at TPC Deere Run
By Matt Cradock Published
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'A Fired Up And In-Form Reed Can Make A Huge Difference To Any Side' - Should Patrick Reed Be On The US Ryder Cup Team At Bethpage Black?
Reed increased his chances of being on the US Ryder Cup team via a win at LIV Golf Dallas, but should Captain America be at Bethpage Black? Three Golf Monthly writers give their thoughts...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Multiple-Time PGA Tour Winner Among Early Number Of John Deere Classic Withdrawals
The John Deere Classic features a number of notable names, but some players have already withdrawn from the tournament which gets underway on Thursday
By Matt Cradock Published
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Aldrich Potgieter Claims Maiden PGA Tour Victory At Rocket Mortgage Classic Via Epic Playoff
Aldrich Potgieter defeated Max Greyserman and Chris Kirk in a lengthy playoff to claim a first PGA Tour title at the Rocket Classic
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We Tried To Work Out The Yardages Of Aldrich Potgieter... The Longest Player On The PGA Tour
Aldrich Potgieter is the longest hitter on the PGA Tour, with the South African producing some mind-boggling yardages throughout the 2025 season
By Matt Cradock Published
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'I Really Expected Him To Understand' - Roger Maltbie Explains Padraig Harrington Incident At US Senior Open
Speaking to Golf.com, NBC's Roger Maltbie explained the chain of events that ended with both him and Padraig Harrington having words after the second round of the US Senior Open
By Matt Cradock Published
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After Putting 'Like A Blind Man', Collin Morikawa Makes Successful Mid-Tournament Putter Switch At Rocket Classic
Morikawa ranked last in Strokes Gained: Putting after the first round of the Rocket Classic, but a mid-event putter switch meant he jumped into contention in Detroit
By Matt Cradock Published