
Joel Tadman
Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 15 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 3.1.
Joel's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: Titleist GT3, 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: 2025 Titleist Pro V1x
Latest articles by Joel Tadman
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Best Golf Gloves 2025
Your hands are the only point of contact with the club, therefore it's crucial you have a glove which will perform. Here, we take a look at the best on the market
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Cast Vs Forged Golf Irons: What’s The Difference?
Joel Tadman explains the key differences between the manufacturing techniques and which iron you should choose
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Best Golf Grips 2025
We take a look at some of the best golf grips currently available on the market
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TravisMathew Daily Pro Hybrid Plus Shoe Review
Joel Tadman tests the latest golf shoe from TravisMathew to see if the performance could match the style
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Bushnell Tour V6 Shift vs Bushnell Pro X3+ Golf Rangefinder: Read Our Full Head To Head Verdict
We've tested two of the most popular rangefinders on the PGA Tour, but which one was better?
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Best Putters For High Handicappers 2025
Here are some of our favorite putters that will work perfectly for high handicap players.
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Full Swing Kit Launch Monitor vs SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor: Read our head-to-head verdict
We pit two of highest rated radar launch monitors against each other to see how the compare
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I Asked My Team To Find The Best Driver For Under £150 And They Delivered
Presented by golfclubs4cash
The Golf Monthly equipment team were tasked with finding the best driver they could for under £150. Here's what they came back with...
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These Are The 6 Editor's Choice Products I Would Actually Buy
From the 150 products chosen in Golf Monthly's Editor's Choice Awards for 2025, these are the six that could have the biggest impact on improving your game
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Bushnell Tour V6 Shift vs Garmin Approach Z82 Laser Rangefinder: Read our head-to-head verdict
We put two market-leading lasers from Bushnell and Garmin in a head to head test to see which is best.
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Which Products Did We Select For Editor's Choice In 2025?
Our expert equipment team selects the leading 150 golf products on the market this year in their respective categories
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This Rangefinder Tells Me What Club To Hit And It's (Almost) Never Wrong
FlightScope has launched its first ever golf rangefinder and Joel Tadman took it to the course to see how it performed
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Bionic Relaxgrip 2.0 DX Glove Review
Joel Tadman gives the glove designed to lighten your grip pressure for extra distance and test on the golf course to see if it delivers
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How To Build The Best Set Of Clubs For Your Handicap
Presented by Shot Scope
Joel Tadman takes a look at the data from Shot Scope to find out which clubs different abilities of golfer should consider adding to their bag to lower their scores
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GFORCE Driver Swing Trainer Review
Joel Tadman took this driver training aid with a flexible shaft to the driving range to see if it could improve his speed, timing and consistency
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Shot Scope G6 Watch Review
Joel Tadman puts the Shot Scope G6 watch through its paces over multiple rounds to see if it can be described as one of the best entry-level options on the market
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How To Build The Right Set Of Metalwoods For Your Game
Presented by PGA TOUR Superstore
How should you configure the clubs at the top end of the bag? We outline everything you need to consider when choosing a driver, fairway wood and hybrid…
By Joel Tadman Published
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7 Signs You Are Using The Wrong Golf Ball
Martin Hopley reveals the tell tale signs that show you are using the wrong golf ball
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Best Used Golf Irons 2025
Looking to pick up a set of premium irons at a discount price? Then these used models could be the answer
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Best Used Golf Drivers 2025
Looking for a premium driver that won't break the bank? Then these used models could be the answer
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Best Value Golf Balls 2025
Check out our guide to the best value golf balls that offer good all-round performance without breaking the bank
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Best Golf Clubs For High Handicappers 2025
If you're a high handicapper in search of new golf clubs, here are some fantastic options for your bag
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Best TaylorMade Irons 2025
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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Everyone Should Have This Club In Their Bag (But No-One Does)
The set make-up for many golfers seems to be set in stone but there's a case to be more creative with the clubs you choose for your bag, starting with this one...
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