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Ben Smith

News Editor

Ben joined GolfMagic as Content Executive in September 2021 just before the Ryder Cup and has contributed significantly to the growth of the site. Ben now assumes the News Editor role, specialising in PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf content. He also writes features and opinion pieces on the game's biggest talking points. Ben achieved a Gold Standard NCTJ Diploma at News Associates, the No.1 journalism course in the UK. Before joining GolfMagic, Ben's previous roles included working in the regional press reporting on his favourite football team Reading FC before working for the national media as a court reporter at the Old Bailey. Ben is a massive golf fan and plays off a handicap of 10.3 at his home course, Royal Ascot Golf Club. His favourite golfers are Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Max Homa.

Articles by Ben Smith
Team Europe fought back in the afternoon session on the first day of the 2023 Solheim Cup but still face an uphill battle against Team USA. 
Denmark's Emily Pederson made the second ace in Solheim Cup history during her match with Maja Stark against Jennifer Kupcho and Allisen Corpuz.
Sergio Garcia has confirmed he did offer to pay his LIV Golf fines in a last-ditch attempt to play in the 44th Ryder Cup in Italy.
Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus says Brooks Koepka was the only LIV Golf player who deserved to be picked by Team USA for the 2023 Ryder Cup.
The European team have it all to do after they were thrashed 4-0 by Team USA in the opening session of the 2023 Solheim Cup.
The traditional driving-in ceremony for the new captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews took place on the first tee of the Old Course
Wyndham Clark says he believes he is better at golf than Rory McIlroy and wants to prove it by defeating the Northern Irishman at the Ryder Cup.
A number of golf fans appeared unhappy with the lack of effort from Zach Johnson's Ryder Cup players wishing Team USA all the best at the Solheim Cup.
Padraig Harrington appeared to be the only high-profile golfer to offer his thoughts on an epic rules dispute at Barstool Sports' 'Writer Cup'.
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia says he 'doesn't care' about use of the term sportswashing as he declared the PGA Tour-PIF/LIV Golf deal as 'wonderful'.
The 2023 Solheim Cup takes place over 22-24 September in Spain. This is everything you need to know about the contest between Europe and the United States.
LIV Golf's Brooks Koepka has offered some thoughts on Dustin Johnson's Ryder Cup omission and addressed the controversial remarks he made in 2021.
PGA Tour-bound Argentinian golfer Alejandro Tosti has returned to play in the Korn Ferry Tour a matter of weeks after he was reportedly suspended.
Wyndham Clark has revealed he was given an ultimatum by his agent and caddie to see a therapist as he discussed Team USA's Ryder Cup chances.
Matthew Fitzpatrick says he won't be 'piling the praise' on Ludvig Aberg ahead of the Ryder Cup. He told GolfMagic why in an exclusive interview.
LIV Golf Chicago prize money, payout info: See how much they are playing for as the rival league heads to Rich Harvest Farms.
Danny Willett, who won the 2016 Masters, is reportedly going to be out of action for six months after deciding to undergo surgery on his shoulder.
The golf world has sent their best wishes to PGA Tour stalwart Gary Woodland, who has undergone surgery to remove a lesion on his brain.
Three-time major champion and PGA Tour superstar Jordan Spieth and his wife Annie have welcomed their second child into the world.
Per a report, Sergio Garcia reportedly made a last-ditch attempt to play in the 2023 Ryder Cup by agreeing to pay his LIV Golf fines.
Ryan Fox overcame an early triple bogey to claim the 2023 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth by one stroke over England's Tyrrell Hatton and Aaron Rai.
Rory McIlroy has revealed he was angry over a poor lie after getting hot under the collar during the final round of the PGA Championship at Wentworth. 
Veteran PGA Tour player Jimmy Walker has blasted the new FedEx Cup format, saying the LIV Golf-induced changes are 'bull---'. 
Justin Thomas moved to within striking distance of the lead after three rounds of the Fortinet Championship on the PGA Tour.
English tour pro Eddie Pepperell has offered some thoughts on the pace of play issue at the 2023 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.