Ben Smith

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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
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.
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.
Tommy Fleetwood thanked Rory McIlroy for a golf lesson out of the rough after setting up a Ludvig Aberg duel at Wentworth. 
Rory McIlroy could only laugh after the Northern Irishman hit one of the luckiest shots of his career to date in the third round of the PGA Championship.
Graeme McDowell says he regrets attempting to answer questions about Saudi Arabia in the first LIV Golf press conference but conceded he was prepped. 
Legendary tour coach Peter Cowen - who has instructed the likes of Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka - is not a fan of the 2023 Ryder Cup venue.
Justin Thomas says he gets 'goosebumps' thinking about the Ryder Cup as he reacted to high praise from Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy.
American PGA Tour pro Billy Horschel has reacted to the comments made about him by four-time major champion Rory McIlroy. 
Rory McIlroy says the pace of play during the second round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth was 'a complete s--- show'. 
The 2023 Fortinet Championship on the PGA Tour carries a total prize purse of $8.4m. Here's how much every golfer can win. 
Sky Sports commentator Dame Laura Davies was left red-faced after making an almighty gaffe when discussing the Ryder Cup potential of PGA Tour star Tom Kim.