Matt Chivers
Reviews Editor
Matt joined GolfMagic as Content Executive in April 2021 and he has hit the ground running by helping the site dramatically increase its unique users over the last 12 months. Matt now assumes the Reviews Editor role, working closely with our Equipment Editor Alex Lodge. As well as writing buyer guides and equipment reviews, Matt also keeps our readers up to date with all things PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf. He also gives the lowdown to our readers on everything that is happening on social media. Matt achieved a Gold Standard NCTJ Diploma at News Associates, the No.1 journalism course in the UK. Prior to joining GolfMagic, Matt reported for Sportsbeat and he wrote articles for National Club Golfer and Today’s Golfer. Matt also used to work at American Golf where he built a greater understanding and knowledge of all things golf equipment. Matt is a very capable golfer with a 7 handicap and his favourite golfers are Jordan Spieth, Viktor Hovland and Tommy Fleetwood. His favourite golf courses are Royal Cinque Ports and West Lancs, and he is a huge Arsenal fan.
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PGA Tour
03/01/23
2022 was one of the most turbulent years in the history of golf and last season set up another intriguing campaign on the PGA Tour and the LIV Golf Series in 2023.
PGA Tour
03/01/23
Max Homa has only been a father for just over two months, but Andrew Putnam thinks parenthood has already got the best of the PGA Tour star...
LPGA Tour
03/01/23
CME Group Tour champion and World No.1 Lydia Ko said goodbye to 2022 in the perfect way by marrying her fiance Jun Chung in South Korea.
News
03/01/23
In November, the R&A and the USGA announced changes to the rules of golf which came into effect on January 1, providing significant modifications to both professional and recreational golf.
The Masters
03/01/23
Three-time PGA Tour winner Scott Stallings was waiting patiently for his invitation to the 2023 Masters tournament to arrive in the post, but it never showed up...
PGA Tour
17/12/22
Tiger Woods and his 13-year-old son Charlie made 11 birdies and an eagle in the first round of the PNC Championship to trail Team Thomas by two shots.
News
17/12/22
Alex Fitzpatrick came agonisingly close to shooting an incredible 59 on the Red Course at Streamsong in Florida, as his brother Matt and a group of friends watched on.
LIV Golf
17/12/22
A member of LIV Golf's legal team claimed there was a meeting held at The Match between the PGA Tour, the R&A, the USGA and the PGA of America, but this has been denied.
PGA Tour
17/12/22
Justin Thomas and his father Mike will tee it up with Tiger Woods and his son Charlie on Saturday, as the two families compete for bragging rights.
PGA Tour
17/12/22
Will McGee, the 11-year-old son of Annika Sorenstam, is the youngest competitor at the PNC Championship this week and he is having the time of his life in Orlando.
PGA Tour
17/12/22
During the Pro-Am on Friday at the PNC Championship, Tiger Woods recorded his son swinging his driver and the pair analysed it together on the tee box.
PGA Tour
16/12/22
Tiger Woods admitted that he is risking more injury setbacks by playing at the PNC Championship, but the enjoyment of playing with his son overrides his concerns.
DP World Tour
16/12/22
The DP World Tour and the PGA Tour have announced a partnership with the TATA Steel Professional Golf Tour of India.
News
16/12/22
Luke Poulter won the Willow Cup in Alabama with a score of 4-under-par in the final round, which pleased his father and Ryder Cup legend, Ian Poulter, immensely.
PGA Tour
16/12/22
Jordan Spieth and his father Shawn are making their debut at the PNC Championship as they get ready to tee it up with Nelly Korda and her father on Saturday.
PGA Tour
16/12/22
The PGA Tour and Golf+ has announced a long-term deal which makes Golf+ the 'Official Virtual Reality Golf Game of the PGA Tour'.
PGA Tour
16/12/22
Charlie Woods will play from tee 3 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, spanning 6,452 yards while Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth will play from the back tees.
PGA Tour
15/12/22
Jack Nicklaus Companies sued Jack Nicklaus in May for promoting a golf tournament in Belgium, his involvement in the production of a video game and alleged talks with Saudi Arabia and LIV Golf.
LIV Golf
15/12/22
In a recent court filing, LIV Golf has accused the PGA Tour of potentially funding protests by 9/11 groups to spread anti-Saudi attitudes "in an effort to maintain its unlawful monopoly."
PGA Tour
15/12/22
The Sports Business Journal has revealed the viewing figures of The Match that featured Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas.
LIV Golf
15/12/22
The LIV Golf Tour was rated as the 'Biggest Sports Business Story' of 2022, while Greg Norman and Yasir Al-Rumayyan were ranked in the 'Most Influential: Dealmakers & Disrupters'.
LIV Golf
15/12/22
The Gallery Golf Club in Tucson, Cedar Ridge Country Club in Tulsa and The Old White at the Greenbrier in West Virginia have been added to the LIV Golf 2023 schedule.
Irons
13/12/22
GolfMagic Equipment Editor Alex Lodge and Reviews Editor Matt Chivers take a look at the new and intimidating TaylorMade P7MB irons for 2022/2023.
Eastern Europe
13/12/22
Costa Navarino in Messinia, Greece will no doubt be recognised as Europe's best golf destination for years to come thanks to its golf courses, stunning views and impressive facilities.