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.
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Irons:
TaylorMade P790 (4-PW)
Wedges:
Titleist Vokey SM10 (52, 56, 60)
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5915 articles
LIV Golf
20/12/24
Martin Kaymer has convinced a young Danish talent to join his LIV Golf outfit for the 2025 season, according to a report.
PGA Tour
20/12/24
Fred Couples was asked whether the PGA Tour needs better entertainers ahead of the parent/child PNC Championship in Florida.
PGA Tour
20/12/24
Charlie Woods girlfriend: The 15-year-old is back in action with his father Tiger at the PNC Championship.
DP World Tour
19/12/24
English professional golfer Marco Penge has issued a statement after he was suspended for three months for gambling on golf.
PGA Tour
19/12/24
Nick Dunlap has been named the PGA Tour's rookie of the year for the 2025 season after his sensational year on the North American circuit.
The Masters
19/12/24
German DP World Tour pro Marcel Siem has shared an incredible story over how he missed out on playing The Masters by 0.01 ranking points.
TGL
19/12/24
Canadian TV host Ken Reid joked about filing a $5,000 expense report after thinning a wedge shot into the bleachers at the TGL arena.
LIV Golf
19/12/24
Report: LIV Golf are reportedly close to striking a TV deal with Fox Sport for their 2025 season, according to Sports Business Journal.
DP World Tour
19/12/24
AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open prize money 2024: See how much they are playing for as the DP World Tour continues its Opening Swing.
PGA Tour
18/12/24
Tiger Woods has shared details of a recent trip to Fort Worth, Texas, ahead of the opening of his latest golf course at Bluejack Ranch.
PGA Tour
18/12/24
PGA Tour star golfer Jordan Spieth has confirmed he will return from injury at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach.
DP World Tour
18/12/24
DP World Tour pro Marco Penge has been suspended for three months for gambling on golf, the Wentworth-based circuit has announced.
Ryder Cup
18/12/24
European Ryder Cup legend Colin Montgomerie says the fact U.S. golfers will be paid at Bethpage Black leaves a sour taste in his mouth.
PGA Tour
18/12/24
The Showdown result: Check out how Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler's match played out against LIV Golf recruits Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau.
LIV Golf
18/12/24
Golf Twitter wasn't sure why Bryson DeChambeau needed to wear a huge jacket during his exhibition match with Brooks Koepka against Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.
Equipment News
17/12/24
TaylorMade staff player Rory McIlroy was spotted testing out the new TaylorMade driver in his exhibition match against LIV Golf recruits Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau.
PGA Tour
17/12/24
The PGA Tour have finally acknowledged Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are taking part in an exhibition match in Las Vegas against Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau.
PGA Tour
17/12/24
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has confirmed the North American circuit has begun the search for a chief executive.
PGA Tour
17/12/24
The PGA Tour has updated its rule relating to damaged clubs that will come into effect for the 2025 campaign.
Ryder Cup
17/12/24
Former PGA Tour pro Anthony Kim has voiced support for U.S. golfers who want to be paid to participate in the Ryder Cup.
LIV Golf
17/12/24
Jon Rahm's former Legion XII teammate Kieran Vincent has confirmed he is now going to give the DP World Tour a crack.
LIV Golf
16/12/24
Greg Norman's replacement has reportedly been spotted ahead of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler's match against Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau.
PGA Tour
16/12/24
Rory McIlroy was left almost speechless after Bryson DeChambeau twisted the knife over what transpired at the 2024 U.S. Open.
PGA Tour
16/12/24
Rory McIlroy was reportedly not happy with one reporter's question ahead of his match with Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka in Las Vegas.