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:
5880 articles
PGA Tour
24/03/25
Ryo Hisatsune was spotted taking a sip of water before every single putt during the Valspar Championship on the PGA Tour.
PGA Tour
23/03/25
Viktor Hovland claimed his first PGA Tour win since the 2023 Tour Championship with an incredible final round performance at the Valspar Championship.
PGA Tour
23/03/25
Multiple major champion Tiger Woods has confirmed that he is in a relationship with Donald Trump Jr.'s ex-wife Vanessa with a rare statement.
PGA Tour
23/03/25
Valspar Championship prize money, payout information: Check out how much Viktor Hovland won for claiming his first PGA Tour victory since 2023.
PGA Tour
23/03/25
Justin Thomas had a superb opportunity to claim his first PGA Tour win since the 2022 US PGA Championship at Southern Hills but faltered down the stretch at the Valspar Championship.
PGA Tour
23/03/25
PGA Tour member Billy Horschel produced one of the best left-handed shots in recent memory during the final round of the 2025 Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort.
PGA Tour
23/03/25
Jessica Hadwin provided the perfect response after her husband Adam took his frustrations out on a sprinkler head during the PGA Tour's Valspar Championship.
DP World Tour
23/03/25
England's Richard Mansell paid tribute to his wife Ellie and his team after he finally clinched his first title on the DP World Tour.
The Open
23/03/25
LIV Golf's Patrick Reed, Carlos Ortiz and Jason Kokrak have secured spots in the field for the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Ryder Cup
21/03/25
European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald reportedly sent Adrian Meronk a text message after the Polish pro won LIV Golf's curtain-raiser in Riyadh.
The Masters
21/03/25
Jordan Spieth has explained why he believes the annual Masters Tournament at Augusta National is 'technically the easiest major to win'.
PGA Tour
21/03/25
Former Open champion Marc Calcavecchia has revealed he wiggled his way out of multiple fines on the PGA Tour as he reacted to Patton Kizzire's outburst of anger.
PGA Tour
21/03/25
Sir Nick Faldo has paid an emotional tribute to Eddie Jordan after the former Formula 1 boss and TV pundit passed away aged 76.
PGA Tour
21/03/25
PGA Tour member J.J. Spaun has fired back at those who questioned his club selection in a playoff against Rory McIlroy at TPC Sawgrass.
PGA Tour
20/03/25
PGA Tour member Patton Kizzire was filmed kicking his putter before withdrawing from the 2025 Valspsar Championship.
PGA Tour
20/03/25
Tiger Woods' teenage son Charlie Woods faces an uphill climb up the leaderboard after day one of the 2025 Junior Invitational.
PGA Tour
20/03/25
Runaway World No.1 Scottie Scheffler teed off on LIV Golf players as he previewed his 2025 Masters defence at Augusta National.
PGA Tour
20/03/25
PGA Tour star and two-time major champion Xander Schauffele appeared to indicate his return from injury is proving harder than expected.
The Masters
19/03/25
Scottie Scheffler has revealed what will be on the menu for the past champions before the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National.
PGA Tour
19/03/25
England's Tommy Fleetwood says he is satisfied with his form on the PGA Tour despite reaching an unwanted landmark in his career.
PGA Tour
19/03/25
English tour pro Eddie Pepperell has suggested Billy Foster would likely help Rory McIlroy get over the line at a major championship.
PGA Tour
17/03/25
Rory McIlroy has given his hopes of winning the 2025 Masters a massive boost after he claimed his second Players Championship title at TPC Sawgrass.
PGA Tour
17/03/25
Tiger Woods' former caddie Steve Williams says Rory McIlroy's major drought will be on Harry Diamond's mind just as much as the golfer's.
PGA Tour
17/03/25
J.J. Spaun insisted he will take nothing but the positives after he was defeated by Rory McIlroy in a dramatic playoff at the 2025 Players Championship.