Joel Tadman
Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 14 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all equipment and video content at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader or viewer find exactly what they are looking for.
One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 2.8.
Joel's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: Titleist TSR3, 9°, Fujikura Ventus Black 6 S shaft.
Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15°
Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18°
Irons: Titleist T150, 4-PW
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM10, 50°, 54° and 58°
Putter: LAB Golf DF3
Ball: 2023 Titleist Pro V1x
Latest articles by Joel Tadman
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What Is A Game Improvement Golf Club And Who Is It Aimed At?
It's a well-used phrase in golf but what actually are game improvement clubs and should you be using them? We explain everything you need to know...
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Best Evnroll Putters 2024
A brand synonymous with premium looks and performance, we run down the best putters from Evnroll
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Best Golf Gadgets 2024
From rangefinders to launch monitors, we run through some of the best golf gadgets on the market in this guide.
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Tifosi Swank Sunglasses Review
We take this stylish pair of affordable sunnies out on the course to see what the playing and off-course experience is like
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Best Distance Irons 2024
If you're looking to invest in a new set of irons for added distance, check out this selection of our current favorites
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Best TaylorMade Irons 2024
TaylorMade irons rank as some of the best that money can buy. In this piece, we take you through what model is best for your game
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Best Budget Irons 2024
Irons to help you get the most from your game but that won’t break the bank
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Best Portable Launch Monitors 2024
The best portable launch monitors allow you to monitor your distances and swing with ease and perhaps cost less than you might think
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Dan Grieve 25 Handicap Lesson: Better Bunker Play
Dan Grieve gives a high handicap golfer a lesson in the sand to get the ball out of the bunker consistently every time
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Dan Grieve 8 Handicap Lesson: Recovering From The Rough
How do you pitch it close from the rough? It all comes down to reading the lie and adjusting your technique accordingly, as Dan Grieve explains in this lesson with 8-handicapper Jess Ratcliffe
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Dan Grieve 4-Handicap Lesson: Fixing The Chipping Yips
The chipping yips can end a golf career but the problem might not be as terminal as you think, as short game coaching sensation Dan Grieve demonstrates in this lesson
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Best Mizuno Irons 2024
Mizuno are known for producing some of the best irons on the market. Here, we take a look at some of them.
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I'm A Rangefinder Guy, But This Garmin Golf Watch Deal Is Too Good To Ignore
Our top golf watch pick currently on the market, the S70 from Garmin has performed outstandingly in testing and currently has a discount during Amazon Prime Day.
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Best Putters For High Handicappers 2024
Here are some of our favorite putters that will work perfectly for high handicap players.
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G/FORE Gallivan2r G/Lock Saddle Shoe Review
Joel Tadman takes the latest spiked shoe from G/FORE out for a spin to see what golfers can expect
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Best Voice Caddie Rangefinders 2024
We run through some of the best Voice Caddie rangefinders currently available on the market
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Best Ping Irons 2024
We take a look at the best Ping irons on the market, which features everything from workable players’ irons to forgiving, game-improvement clubs
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Evnroll Neo Classic ER2 Putter Review
Joel Tadman puts the latest putter from Evnroll through its paces to see what feel and performance golfers can expect from this underrated brand
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Wilson Infinite Bucktown Putter Review
Joel Tadman tests this affordable mallet option from Wilson to see if the performance exceeded expectations
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'I Wanted To Be Able To Hit The Shots I Saw Seve Playing' - Dan Grieve On His Rise To Short Game Stardom
Dan Grieve opens up to Golf Monthly during the first episode of a new interview series about his passion for the short game and the genesis of his 3 Releases system
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Monthly Meets Interview Series: Every Episode
Discover every episode of Golf Monthly's new in-depth interview series Monthly Meets where we talk to some of the biggest personalities in the game
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Minimal Terra SE1 Stand Bag Review
Joel Tadman puts the zipless stand bag from eco-conscious company Minimal Golf through its paces to see how it performs
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7 Strategy Mistakes Golfers Need To Avoid!
We run through the seven biggest strategic mistakes golfers make on the course and how to avoid them, based on data from GPS app Golfshot
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Galvin Green 2024 Armstrong Jacket Review
We test out the Armstrong Jacket from Galvin Green, a brand synonymous with high-quality design
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