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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Solheim Cup Legend ‘Surprised’ After Nelly Korda Left Out Of Saturday Afternoon Session
The World No.1 has been one of the star players in the US side, but was surprisingly left out of the afternoon four balls on Saturday, much to the dismay of Catriona Matthew
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Solheim Cup Day 2 Pairings - All The Details You Need To Know
Team Europe have a mountain to climb on Saturday, with the Americans sitting four points clear following a 6-2 demolition on Friday
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What Does Ham-And-Egged-It Mean In Golf?
Golf is full of quirky phrases and, when it comes to match play, you may hear this particular phrase being used frequently...
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Suzann Pettersen Admits Europe Face ‘Massive’ Challenge To Overturn Solheim Cup Score
The European captain remains positive despite being four points back after the first day in Virginia, with Pettersen claiming 'we can do it again'
By Matt Cradock Published
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How These Four Players Could Make History At The Solheim Cup
Team USA dominated proceedings on the first day of the Solheim Cup and, in regard to Nelly Korda, Rose Zhang, Lauren Coughlin and Sarah Schmelzelan, they have a chance of history
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Is This The Best Seat At The Solheim Cup? It's Hard To Argue...
Is this the best seat in the house at the Solheim Cup? Certainly, this Hilton hotel overlooking the 16th hole will take some beating!
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Which Players Played Twice On Day One At The Solheim Cup?
On Friday, four players from each team featured in both the morning foursomes and afternoon fourballs at the Solheim Cup
By Matt Cradock Published
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Wyndham Clark Makes Surprising Ryder Cup Admission
Speaking at the Procore Championship, the World No.6 revealed that he felt the US Ryder Cup team 'weren't prepared' as they headed to Marco Simone last year
By Matt Cradock Published
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The $350,000 Richard Mille Watch Nelly Korda Is Wearing At The Solheim Cup
Nelly Korda is one of the biggest names in golf and, at the 19th staging of the Solheim Cup, the World No.1 has been seen wearing an eye-catching time piece
By Matt Cradock Published
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Future Solheim Cup Captains - We Predict Who Could Captain Team USA And Europe Next
We take a look at who could captain both the US and European sides going into the 2026 and 2028 Solheim Cups
By Matt Cradock Published
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Stacy Lewis Plays Down ‘Bad Beef’ Over Solheim Cup Housing Controversy
The US Solheim Cup captain has claimed that there is no drama between the two sides, despite some reports claiming that the Americans weren't happy about the use of the driving range bays at the European team's house
By Matt Cradock Published
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How Many Fans Are At The 2024 Solheim Cup?
The 19th edition of the Solheim Cup at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club is set-up to be an epic, with a record amount of fans reportedly set to be present in Virginia
By Matt Cradock Published
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Do These 5 Things To Get The Most Out Of A Golf Club Fitting
A golf club fitting can be a daunting prospect but, if you do these five things, then you'll be sure to reap the benefits with your new clubs
By Matt Cradock Published
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'Ryder Cup, Let's Go!' - Matt Wallace Gives Emotional Interview After Omega European Masters Victory
Following a dramatic playoff victory at the Omega European Masters, the Englishman gave an emotional interview following his first win on the DP World Tour since 2018
By Matt Cradock Published
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Cedric Gugler Facts: 8 Things You Didn't Know About The Swiss Golfer
Get to know Challenge and DP World Tour player, Cedric Gugler, with these eight facts
By Matt Cradock Published
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Alfredo Garcia-Heredia Facts: 14 Things You Didn't Know About The Spanish Golfer
Get to know experienced DP World Tour player, Alfredo Garcia-Heredia, a little bit better with these 14 facts
By Matt Cradock Published
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How Can I Play Crans-Sur-Sierre Golf Club And How Much Is A Green Fee?
There's no denying that the Omega European Masters venue will be high on golfers' playing lists, but how do you play it and how much would it cost? Here, we take a look
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I Just Had My First Club Fitting In Over A Decade... Here Are 3 Things That Surprised Me
Having played off a low single figure handicap for over 10 years with the same irons, perhaps a new set could be what I need to get down to scratch? Here's what surprised me about my fitting experience...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Megan Khang Facts: 20 Things To Know About The LPGA Tour Golfer
Get to know the life and career of LPGA Tour winner, Megan Khang, a little bit better
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Stacy Lewis Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The US Solheim Cup Captain
Discover more about Team USA's Solheim Cup captain via these facts regarding her life and pro career
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How The Final Leaderboard At The Tour Championship Would Look Without The Staggered Start
Scottie Scheffler secured a first FedEx Cup title on Sunday, with the World No.1 scooping the $25 million first prize at East Lake Golf Club
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How Much Money Has Scottie Scheffler Won In 2024?
The World No.1 has enjoyed one of the best seasons in PGA Tour history and, in the process, has picked up a lot of prize money
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Jeong Weon Ko Facts: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Frenchman
Get to know the DP World Tour player, Jeong Weon Ko, a little bit better with these 10 facts
By Matt Cradock Published
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Tour Championship Tee Times: Round Three
Scottie Scheffler leads at the halfway point of the PGA Tour's finale, as the World No.1 hopes to cap off his incredible 2024 with a $25 million win
By Matt Cradock Published