Ben Smith
Content manager
Ben joined the GolfMagic team in September 2021, initially as a content executive.
These days, he assumes the position of content manager.
He is absolutely the man to come to for all the latest news across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LIV Golf, the major championships and the Ryder Cup.
At times he can also be found offering ramblings on the latest talking points in the game.
Ben achieved a gold standard NCTJ diploma at News Associates and has worked in a variety of roles in the regional and national media.
In a past life he reported on his favourite football team, Reading FC (guilty), for his local paper and was also a court reporter at the Old Bailey in London.
Ben lives and breathes golf. He is a member at Royal Ascot Golf Club in Berkshire, playing off an index of 11.6. Unfortunately that figure is only expected to rise, but he hopes not.
His favourite player to watch is Xander Schauffele, but he has a soft spot for Rory McIlroy. He is adamant Tiger Woods will win one more time before he hangs it up.
WITB
Irons:
TaylorMade P790 (4-PW)
Wedges:
Titleist Vokey SM10 (52, 56, 60)
Putter:
Driver:
3-wood:
US Open
27/06/23
According to a report by SI, Rory McIlroy took an incorrect drop during the final round of the 2023 US Open at Los Angeles Country Club.
PGA Tour
25/06/23
Keegan Bradley claimed his sixth PGA Tour title at the 2023 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands to claim $3.6m.
PGA Tour
25/06/23
Rory McIlroy offered his solution to golf's distance 'problem' after playing the 2023 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on the PGA Tour.
PGA Tour
25/06/23
Golf fans absolutely loved this clip of PGA Tour pro Chez Reavie enjoying watching highlights of himself at the Travelers Championship.
LPGA Tour
25/06/23
KPMG Women's PGA Championship prize money, payout info. See how much every player will earn at Baltusrol as Ireland's Leona Maguire bids to make history.
PGA Tour
25/06/23
Keegan Bradley wife: Who is Keegan Bradley's wife? This is everything you need to know about Jillian Bradley.
PGA Tour
25/06/23
Jon Rahm was quick to confirm a crazy story about an old match against Rickie Fowler after the American almost shot 59 at the Travelers Championship.
PGA Tour
25/06/23
PGA Tour pro Patrick Cantlay is reportedly one of the leading players rallying hard against the deal with LIV Golf's Saudi backers, according to a report.
PGA Tour
23/06/23
England's Eddie Pepperell has revealed who he believes is 'the most miserable' PGA Tour pro in the latest episode of his podcast.
DP World Tour
23/06/23
DP World Tour pro Mike Lorenzo-Vera was furious with the pace of play during the second round of the BMW International Open in Germany.
LIV Golf
23/06/23
Dustin Johnson's glamorous 34-year-old wife Paulina Gretzky has irked some golf fans after another clip of her golf swing went viral.
LIV Golf
23/06/23
Video footage has surfaced of a fiery exchange LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau had with an impatient fan during the 2023 US Open.
PGA Tour
23/06/23
Paige Spiranac has leapt to the defence of PGA Tour star Justin Thomas after hot mics picked up his expletive aimed at US Open champion Wyndham Clark.
PGA Tour
23/06/23
Multiple PGA Tour winner Kevin Kisner was forced to withdraw from the designated Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands during the first round.
PGA Tour
22/06/23
Rory McIlroy made his first ever (!) hole-in-one on the PGA Tour during the first round of the 2023 Travelers Championship.
Ryder Cup
22/06/23
Ryder Cup legend Tony Jacklin has explained in detail why he is not picking Rory McIlroy to win the 151st Open Championship.
PGA Tour
22/06/23
Xander Schauffele appeared somewhat relieved he wasn't contacted by US lawmakers about the PGA Tour's shock deal with LIV Golf's Saudi backers.
PGA Tour
22/06/23
PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh appeared a bit grumpy when he was asked about the PGA Tour's surprise deal with LIV Golf's Saudi backers.
PGA Tour
22/06/23
The hot mics on the live broadcast of the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship caught this hilarious Justin Thomas chirp to US Open champ Wyndham Clark.
LIV Golf
22/06/23
LIV Golf's Sergio Garcia is reportedly not convinced he will be looked upon favourably for inclusion into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
PGA Tour
22/06/23
Rory McIlroy is now reportedly willing to bury the hatchet with Sergio Garcia after the duo fell out about the LIV Golf League.
PGA Tour
21/06/23
Scottie Scheffler's caddie Ted Scott was filmed dropping some hilarious dance moves ahead of the Travelers Championship on the PGA Tour.
PGA Tour
21/06/23
Adam Scott has revealed his thoughts on the PGA Tour's agreement with LIV Golf's Saudi backers after another players' meeting.
LIV Golf
21/06/23
LIV Golf League side Majesticks have announced their first global sponsor amid the PGA Tour's shock agreement with Saudi Arabia's PIF.