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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Garmin Approach S42 vs S62 GPS Watch: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
How do two of the best Garmin watches on the market compare? Here, we find out
By Joel Tadman Published
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TaylorMade 2023 P790 Iron Review
Joel Tadman puts the latest edition of this popular iron franchise from TaylorMade to the test to see what golfers can expect
By Joel Tadman Published
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Titleist 2023 T200 Iron Review
Our verdict on the latest players distance iron from Titleist, the T200, which has undergone a notable makeover
By Joel Tadman Published
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Titleist T350 Iron Review
Joel Tadman tests the latest distance iron to join the T-Series, claiming to offering big improvements over the prior generation
By Joel Tadman Published
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Titleist T150 Iron Review
Joel Tadman tests a brand new iron from Titleist to see how it performs and slots into the range
By Joel Tadman Published
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Titleist 2023 T100 Iron Review
Joel Tadman tests the 2023 T100 iron on the launch monitor, range and golf course to fully assess the user experience
By Joel Tadman Published
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9 Gear Mistakes Even Experienced Golfers Make!
We break down some of the most common gear howlers golfers make so you can avoid making the same mistake
By Joel Tadman Published
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The 12 Most Unusual Putters Of All Time
We take a look at the 12 most unusual putters of all time, from the bizarre to the unorthadox and everything in between
By Joel Tadman Published
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Shot Scope G5 GPS Watch Review
Joel Tadman puts the Shot Scope G5 golf GPS watch to the test on the course to see what golfers can expect
By Joel Tadman Published
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10 Best Nike Golf Clubs Ever Made
Do you agree with our selections?
By Joel Tadman Published
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PXG 0317 CB Iron Review
Irons expert Joel Tadman tests this players' iron from PXG out on the course to see how it performs
By Joel Tadman Published
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Ping G430 LST Fairway Review
Joel Tadman puts the latest Ping G430 fairway wood through its paces to see if the performance justifies the super premium price tag
By Joel Tadman Published
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TaylorMade TP Reserve B13 Putter Review
Joel Tadman tests out a blade from TaylorMade's new premium milled putter range and reports back on the experience
By Joel Tadman Published
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I Got Asked To Play The UK's Most Dramatic Golf Hole... Here's Where I Went
In search of the greatest natural amphitheatre in golf, Joel Tadman travelled North to test his skills to the limit
By Joel Tadman Published
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Curo Golf Block Mid Layer Review
Joel Tadman tests out the quarter-zip top from this new apparel brand looking to combine performance with sustainability
By Joel Tadman Published
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Skins Golf Tour Edition Glove Review
Joel Tadman tests out a new contender in the premium glove space to see how it the performance stacks up
By Joel Tadman Published
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Callaway Fairway 14 Stand Bag Review
Joel Tadman tests this feature-packed stand bag out on the golf course over multiple rounds and reports back on the experience
By Joel Tadman Published
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Cleveland Smart Sole 4 Wedge Review
We find out this forgiving wedge from Cleveland could help our tester overcome the dreaded chipping yips
By Joel Tadman Published
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"You Won't Find A Better Iron For This Price" MacGregor MT-86 OS Iron Review
Joel Tadman takes this affordable players' distance iron to the course to put it through its paces
By Joel Tadman Published
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GolfBuddy Laser Lite 2 Rangefinder Review
Laser expert Joel Tadman takes the Laser Lite 2 rangefinder from GolfBuddy for a spin over multiple rounds
By Joel Tadman Published
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Bushnell Tour V6 Shift Rangefinder Review
Joel Tadman puts the latest Bushnell rangefinder through its paces on the course to see what golfers can expect
By Joel Tadman Published
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The Ailsa Club - Making Trump Turnberry More Than Just A World Class Golf Experience
Joel Tadman took a trip to Trump Turnberry in Ayrshire to discover what the resort has to offer on and off the golf courses
By Joel Tadman Published
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'I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It' - Eight New Products That Blew Us Away This Year
Joel Tadman picks eight of the most innovative products chosen from the 150 that feature in Golf Monthly's Editor's Choice 2023 Awards
By Joel Tadman Published
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Edel SMS Pro Iron Review
Joel Tadman places the unique weighting system in Edel's compact players' iron under scrutiny in testing
By Joel Tadman Published