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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5880 articles
The Masters
07/04/25
Phil Mickelson would not entertain a reporter's question after the final round of LIV Golf Miami before heading to the 2025 Masters.
PGA Tour
07/04/25
Valero Texas Open prize money: See how much they are playing for as the PGA Tour heads to San Antonio for the final event before the 2025 Masters.
PGA Tour
05/04/25
Brian Harman caddie: Who carries the PGA Tour golfer's clubs? This is everything you need to know about experienced caddie Scott Tway.
PGA Tour
05/04/25
Brian Harman wife: Who is the PGA Tour member and former Open champion married to? Meet Kelly Van Slyke.
Equipment News
05/04/25
Bryson DeChambeau has confirmed that he has finally decided to play the 2025 Pro V1x before heading to Augusta National for the 2025 Masters Tournament.
The Masters
05/04/25
Exclusive: Tiger Woods' former golf coach Butch Harmon has defended Rory McIlroy's caddie Harry Diamond before the 2025 Masters at Augusta National.
The Masters
05/04/25
Exclusive: Tiger Woods former golf coach Butch Harmon has told GolfMagic why he believes Rory McIlroy and not Scottie Scheffler is the favourite for the 2025 Masters.
The Masters
04/04/25
Exclusive: Tiger Woods' legendary coach Butch Harmon has told GolfMagic he doesn't believe Dustin Johnson is 100 per cent committed to playing anymore.
LIV Golf
04/04/25
Tyrrell Hatton wife: Who is Tyrrell Hatton’s wife? This is everything you need to know about Emily Braisher, who married the professional golfer in 2021.
LIV Golf
04/04/25
Which LIV Golf players are in 2025 majors? Check out which LIV players will be competing in the Masters, U.S. Open, Open and PGA Championship.
PGA Tour
04/04/25
Max Homa caddie: Who carries the sticks for the PGA Tour star? Here is everything you need to know about Bill Harke.
Ryder Cup
04/04/25
Brooks Koepka says he loved Rory McIlroy's outburst of anger during the 2023 Ryder Cup matches at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Italy.
PGA Tour
04/04/25
LIV Golf's financiers have reportedly offered the PGA Tour $1.5bn in exchange for assurances the breakaway can carry on as is.
The Masters
02/04/25
Rory McIlroy's former agent Chubby Chandler has claimed the golfer is including his caddie Harry Diamond in the decision-making more these days.
Ryder Cup
02/04/25
European Ryder Cup legend Lee Westwood has accused the DP World Tour of 'kicking the can down the road' to accommodate Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton.
PGA Tour
02/04/25
Former European Ryder Cup skipper Paul McGinley has called for the PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan to take a firm stance on golfers' media duties.
LIV Golf
01/04/25
Bryson DeChambeau net worth: What is Bryson DeChambeau's net worth in 2025? This is all we know about how much cash the LIV Golf star has.
The Masters
01/04/25
Tiger Woods got his legion of fans excited after he confirmed that he was set to play in the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National.
PGA Tour
01/04/25
Scottie Scheffler net worth: What is Scottie Scheffler's net worth? Check out how much money the PGA Tour star is estimated to have.
Equipment News
01/04/25
PGA Tour pro Michael Kim has revealed he played the final hole of the Texas Children's Houston with a cracked driver despite not knowing his Masters fate.
The Masters
01/04/25
Three-time Masters champion Sir Nick Faldo has questioned Rory McIlroy's mental toughness ahead of the first men's major championship of the year.
PGA Tour
01/04/25
LIV Golf recruit and European Ryder Cup legend Lee Westwood has claimed a recent rumour about the PGA Tour is true.
The Masters
31/03/25
Multiple major champion Jack Nicklaus has emerged victorious in his long-running legal battle against a former business associate.
PGA Tour
31/03/25
PGA Tour pro Alejandro Tosti has responded to the accusation he was slowing down play during the final round of the Texas Children's Houston Open.