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)
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5894 articles
The Open
30/04/24
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club have confirmed they are unaware if LIV Golf commissioner Greg Norman plans to attend this year's Open at Royal Troon.
PGA Tour
30/04/24
PGA Tour pro Michael Kim exchanged a war of words with a weekend warrior after the golfer was told he needs a new caddie.
LIV Golf
30/04/24
Anthony Kim has sent a defiant message to his critics after the American has endured a tough start to life with the LIV Golf League.
LIV Golf
29/04/24
Adrian Meronk has decided to part ways with his coach after a 14-year association following a mixed spell of results with the breakaway LIV Golf League.
LIV Golf
29/04/24
Cameron Smith has claimed LIV Golf Adelaide was the best tournament he has ever played in despite winning the landmark 150th Open Championship.
Golf Bags & Trolleys
29/04/24
GolfMagic tests out the Vice Force Agua golf bag.
PGA Tour
29/04/24
Details of Tiger Woods being blackmailed over alleged affair photographs have come to light in Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York.
PGA Tour
29/04/24
Zurich Classic of New Orleans prize money: Click here to see how much Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and others won at the PGA Tour's pairs event.
PGA Tour
29/04/24
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry decided to celebrate their PGA Tour win at the Zurich Classic by singing one of the most iconic songs of all time.
PGA Tour
27/04/24
A spectator decided to catch Brandt Snedeker's golf ball during the third round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on the PGA Tour.
PGA Tour
27/04/24
PGA Tour pro Joel Dahmen admitted his playing partner's caddie at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans had absolutely no idea what he was doing.
PGA Tour
27/04/24
According to Golfweek, Rory McIlroy's expected return to the PGA Tour's policy board to help expedite LIV Golf peace talks has upset a faction of players.
PGA Tour
27/04/24
PGA Tour pro Billy Horschel has pointed the finger of blame towards LIV Golf supports as the men's game is still no closer to resolving its problems.
LIV Golf
27/04/24
Cameron Smith admitted he is having a little bit of difficulty being the overwhelming crowd favourite at LIV Golf's tournament in Adelaide.
LIV Golf
27/04/24
A number of golf fans were disgusted with a spectator after a caddie at LIV Golf Adelaide was struck in the head with a water bottle.
PGA Tour
26/04/24
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are in contention after 36 holes at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on the PGA Tour at TPC Louisiana.
PGA Tour
26/04/24
European Tour Group chief executive Guy Kinnings says officials from the PGA Tour and DPWT are yet to formally meet with LIV Golf's PIF backers.
PGA Tour
26/04/24
England's Justin Rose took a light-hearted dig at Tommy Fleetwood after seeing the golfer swap jobs for one week only in Dubai.
US Open
26/04/24
Tiger Woods' teenage son Charlie, 15, came up short in his bid to qualify for the 2024 U.S. Open at famed Pinehurst No. 2.
Ryder Cup
26/04/24
Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton have been handed a huge lifeline to compete in next year's Ryder Cup despite moving to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League.
PGA Tour
26/04/24
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry tied for the lead after the opening round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on the PGA Tour.
LIV Golf
25/04/24
A number of X users cracked jokes at LIV Golf's expense after the OWGR accredited a mini tour that plays 54-hole events in the UK.
PGA Tour
25/04/24
Sahith Theegala's father Murli cracked up golf fans during the first round of the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
LIV Golf
25/04/24
Anthony Kim says he's not playing LIV Golf to collect cash and made up the numbers as he opened up on his hectic life after leaving the PGA Tour in 2012.