
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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Revealed: What Handicap Index You Need To Class Yourself As The Top 1% Of Golfers
Have you ever wondered how your handicap stacks up to those in the country? Recent figures published from England Golf will show you just that...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Scottie Scheffler Puts New TaylorMade Driver In The Bag... But One Aspect Appears To Have Remained From His Previous Gamer
Like many TaylorMade staffers, the World No.1 was spotted in the new Qi4D driver, with his model featuring a similar face iteration to his old Qi10
By Matt Cradock Published
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If I Were Starting Golf Again, I'd Avoid These Mistakes (And Focus On 7 Key Things)
Golf can be tough when you're a newbie and, if I were to start the sport again, here are 7 key aspects I would take into account...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Daniel Brown Earns PGA Tour Card After Laurie Canter Joins LIV Golf
Following Laurie Canter's move to the LIV Golf League, it's been confirmed that Daniel Brown has earned the final PGA Tour card after narrowly missing out originally
By Matt Cradock Published
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'He’s Either Going To Be Disappointed That He’s Won 10 Or He Is Going To Be Ecstatic That He’s Got To Five' - Nick Faldo Weighs In On Rory McIlroy Major Debate
McIlroy completed the Career Grand Slam via his victory at The Masters, but Faldo believes 'it will be tough for Rory to win another one' after his emotional success
By Matt Cradock Published
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Another Win For This Iron Brand And A Prototype Scotty Cameron Putter: David Puig's BMW Australian PGA Championship Winning WITB
The Spaniard celebrated his first victory on the DP World Tour in style, as Puig used a mixed bag of Titleist, Ping and Srixon in Brisbane
By Matt Cradock Published
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David Puig Claims Maiden DP World Tour Title At BMW Australian PGA Championship
Puig carded a blemish free final round to secure the victory in Brisbane by two strokes, with the Spaniard earning his first win on the DP World Tour circuit
By Matt Cradock Published
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I'm A 3 Handicapper And These 5 Items Helped My Game Massively In 2025... Did I Mention They're Reduced Over Black Friday
I've played some of my best golf in 2025, and it's thanks to these five products that I've managed to do so... They're also reduced right now!
By Matt Cradock Published
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Want To Copy The Best Putter On The PGA Tour? Now You Can With $50 Off His Chosen Flatstick
Sam Burns ranked as the best putter on the PGA Tour in 2025, with his Odyssey Ai-One #7 S putter now on sale and reduced by $50 at Golf Galaxy
By Matt Cradock Published
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Get Your Child Into Golf This Christmas - One Of The Best Kids Package Sets Is Now 21% Off This Black Friday
One of our favorite kids golf package sets is now reduced by 21% this Black Friday, with the Shorties Golf Junior Package Set an excellent value option for those wanting to get into the game
By Matt Cradock Published
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Our Favorite Budget Rangefinder Just Got Cheaper On Black Friday, And I Don't Expect This Discount To Be Around For Long
We love a great value offer over Black Friday and, when it comes to distance measuring devices, you'll struggle to find one better than the Inesis Golf 900 Rangefinder
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Surprise Iron Brand Used In 53% Of PGA Tour Wins This Year
Srixon have been garnering an impressive record in the iron department for 2025, with at least one of their irons being used for 25 wins on the PGA Tour circuit
By Matt Cradock Published
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The 4 Brands Who Dominated These Key Equipment Categories On The PGA Tour In 2025
After 11 months of PGA Tour action, some notable trends have developed, with these four brands dominating in some important equipment areas
By Matt Cradock Published
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I've Never Had A Hole-In-One... Here Are 6 Places Where I'd Like To Make My First
I'm desperate to make a hole-in-one and I've dreamed about making an ace on these six par 3s...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Best Black Friday Callaway Deals 2025
We take a look at the best deals on Callaway golf equipment right now.
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Different Colored Grips And A Full Callaway Set-Up: Jeeno Thitikul's CME Group Tour Championship Winning WITB
Thitikul rounded out her excellent 2025 with back-to-back victories at the CME Group Tour Championship, using a full Callaway set-up in the process
By Matt Cradock Published
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Best Black Friday TaylorMade Deals 2025
Black Friday is not far away and given the size of the brand, i've picked out the best deals I have found on TaylorMade equipment.
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Best Titleist Black Friday Deals 2025
We've scoured the internet to find you the best Titleist deals on Black Friday
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A Marker Pen Alignment Aid On His Putter And Another Victory For The Mini Driver: Equipment-Free Agent Sami Valimaki's RSM Classic Winning WITB
Valimaki claimed a maiden PGA Tour title at the RSM Classic, with the equipment-free agent using a mix of Titleist, TaylorMade, Ping and Odyssey to do so
By Matt Cradock Published
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Best Black Friday Golf Set Deals 2025 - My 9 favorite deals on complete sets right now
A golf set is one of the best and cheapest ways to introduce someone new to the game. Here, we check out some of the best deals leading up to Black Friday...
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Sami Valimaki Makes History After Claiming Maiden PGA Tour Title At The RSM Classic
Valimaki carded a four-under 66 final round via some excellent ball striking to claim the RSM Classic, becoming the first Finnish player to win on the PGA Tour
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'This Is A Disgrace' - Pros Echo Joost Luiten's Frustration After Six-Time DP World Tour Winner Left Out Of $6 Million Event
Luiten is currently first reserve for Africa's Major, the Nedbank Golf Challenge, despite the 39-year-old ending his DP World Tour season 33rd in the Race to Dubai Rankings
By Matt Cradock Published
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Josele Ballester Is One Of The Fastest Players In The World... Here's His PIF Saudi International Winning WITB
The big-hitting Spaniard claimed a first professional title at the PIF Saudi International, with Ballester using a mix of Ping and TaylorMade clubs to win in Riyadh
By Matt Cradock Published
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Anthony Kim Produces First Top 10 In Over A Decade And Best Result Since Returning To The Professional Game
After birdieing the 72nd hole on Saturday, Kim claimed his best finish after returning to action in February 2024, with the American securing a top five result in Riyadh
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