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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LIV Golf
05/12/22
Greg Norman told Today's Golfer that he doesn't pay attention to the views of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy who want the Australian to leave his CEO role at LIV Golf.
PGA Tour
05/12/22
Viktor Hovland revealed the new putting technique which helped him to defend his title at the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Club.
PGA Tour
03/12/22
Tiger Woods was in the commentary booth during the third round of the Hero World Challenge as he watched Viktor Hovland take a three-shot lead.
LIV Golf
03/12/22
A motion filed to the US District Court by the PGA Tour on Friday sought to depose Yasir Al-Rumayyan to make him comply with discovery.
PGA Tour
03/12/22
Tom Kim may be playing at the Hero World Challenge hosted by Tiger Woods, but he still has one eye on the FIFA World Cup and he was delighted with South Korea's progression to the last 16.
PGA Tour
03/12/22
PGA Tour player Smylie Kaufman and eight-time Tour winner Brad Faxon are set to join the broadcast team of NBC Sports and Golf Channel in 2023.
PGA Tour
03/12/22
Justin Thomas believes the new Official World Golf Rankings system hurts limited-field events such as the Hero World Challenge and he has no issue with LIV Golf earnings OWGR points.
DP World Tour
03/12/22
Adrian Meronk wasn't happy with a duff shot he hit with a fairway wood during the ISPS Handa Australian Open, but most golfers would love to produce this ball flight.
DP World Tour
03/12/22
Cameron Smith shot a 69 in the third round of the ISPS Handa Australian Open, but it wasn't enough to see him into the final round on home turf.
PGA Tour
03/12/22
Although Rory McIlroy will end the year as World No.1, Scottie Scheffler will regain the top spot with a win at the Hero World Challenge.
PGA Tour
02/12/22
Viktor Hovland is putting up a staunch defence of his Hero World Challenge title after carding a 70 on Friday to lead by one shot from four players.
PGA Tour
02/12/22
Collin Morikawa revealed we can probably guess who speaks the most in PGA Tour meetings as the circuit looks to combat the rise of the LIV Golf Series.
UK and Ireland
02/12/22
The Winter Stay Offer at Trump Turnberry offers guests extra credit to spend on their trip, a number of activities to do during their stay and a late checkout time.
DP World Tour
02/12/22
Adam Scott equalled the course record at Victoria Golf Club in the second round of the ISPS HANDA Australian Open, while Cameron Smith toils at the other end of the leaderboard.
PGA Tour
02/12/22
Tom Kim was born on June 21, 2002, and by then, Tiger Woods was winning PGA Tour events and major championships as regularly as clockwork.
PGA Tour
02/12/22
Xander Schauffele missed the green with his first two shots on the par-3 17th hole at Albany Golf Course, but the American still managed to make par...
PGA Tour
01/12/22
Sepp Straka received a late call from his agent telling him that he had a place in the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, following Tiger Woods' latest injury setback.
News
01/12/22
Topgolf Chief Brand Officer Geoff Cottrill believes that Topgolf is part of a significant shift in the golf world that has inspired more participation both on and off the golf course.
PGA Tour
01/12/22
Tommy Fleetwood and five other PGA Tour players joined Tiger Woods to take on the Hero Shot ahead of the Hero World Challenge in Albany, but Woods struggled at the fun event.
PGA Tour
01/12/22
Much like the views of Tiger Woods and Jose Maria Olazabal, Justin Thomas doesn't believe peace is possible between the LIV Golf Series and the PGA Tour.
PGA Tour
01/12/22
Mike Weir has fully earned his appointment as captain of the Presidents Cup team in 2024, to be played in his home nation of Canada, but could this undo the hard work of Trevor Immelman?
DP World Tour
01/12/22
Cameron Smith found the middle of the fairway on the par-4 5th hole at Victoria Golf Club, but his ball finished in a divot hole at which most golfers would despair.
Irons
30/11/22
GolfMagic Equipment Editor Alex Lodge and Reviews Editor Matt Chivers take a look at the first three models of the new Mizuno JPX 923 iron sets.
LIV Golf
30/11/22
Despite saying that Greg Norman can be a "little bit abrasive," Open champion Cameron Smith asserted that his fellow Aussie is fully invested in LIV Golf.