Ben Smith | Page 70 | Golfmagic

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:

L.A.B. Golf Link.1

Driver:

TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus

3-wood:

Cobra Darkspeed X

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Tyrrell Hatton makes shock LIV revelation: "With the help of a coin toss..."

11/03/24

Tyrrell Hatton makes shock LIV revelation: "With the help of a coin toss..."

Tyrrell Hatton has opened up on his decision to join LIV Golf and just how late in the day he decided to leave the established tours.

Wyndham Clark on Scottie Scheffler: "Never want to wish ill on anybody, but..."

11/03/24

Wyndham Clark on Scottie Scheffler: "Never want to wish ill on anybody, but..."

Wyndham Clark says it would be 'borderline unfair' if Scottie Scheffler starts putting really good after his latest PGA Tour triumph.

Paul Casey takes aim at his LIV Golf captain Bryson DeChambeau: "No excuses"

11/03/24

Paul Casey takes aim at his LIV Golf captain Bryson DeChambeau: "No excuses"

Paul Casey aimed a dig at his LIV Golf captain Bryson DeChambeau after the American deserted the Englishman at a news conference in Hong Kong.

Rory McIlroy told he should face fine for ripping up green at API

11/03/24

Rory McIlroy told he should face fine for ripping up green at API

Four-time major champion Rory McIlroy had another frustrating week on the PGA Tour at the 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.

11/03/24

Arnold Palmer Invitational prize money, payout information

Arnold Palmer Invitational prize money, payout information: Click here to see how much Scottie Scheffler, others won at Bay Hill.

Wyndham Clark blasts cheating (!) accusations at Arnold Palmer Invitational

10/03/24

Wyndham Clark blasts cheating (!) accusations at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Wyndham Clark says he 'did not try to cheat' after interesting footage emerged during the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Rory McIlroy stares down reporter: "Why wouldn't I speak my mind?"

09/03/24

Rory McIlroy stares down reporter: "Why wouldn't I speak my mind?"

Rory McIlroy took the time to explain further what he meant by seeing a more 'cut-throat' PGA Tour after the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

09/03/24

Aramco Team Series Tampa R2 | Charley Hull fires 68 to grab the lead

England's Charley Hull carded her second consecutive round of 4-under 68 to vault into contention after 36 holes at the Aramco Team Series event in Tampa.

Rory McIlroy surprises caddie at Bay Hill with otherworldly (!) drive

09/03/24

Rory McIlroy surprises caddie at Bay Hill with otherworldly (!) drive

Rory McIlroy became the first player since 2003 to drive the 10th green at Bay Hill during the third round of the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational.

PGA Tour pro goes on sensational rant: "Very happy I'm close to being done"

09/03/24

PGA Tour pro goes on sensational rant: "Very happy I'm close to being done"

PGA Tour pro Lucas Glover has described the bumper prize purse, limited-field signature events as 'selfish' and 'a money grab'. 

WATCH: 'Ian Poulter' tumbles (!) from barstool at LIV Golf Hong Kong

09/03/24

WATCH: 'Ian Poulter' tumbles (!) from barstool at LIV Golf Hong Kong

A spectator at LIV Golf Hong Kong attempted to grab a souvenir from Adrian Meronk but it all went horribly wrong for the well-lubricated (?) fan.

Scottie Scheffler reacts to Rory McIlroy's advice: "My coach joked about that"

09/03/24

Scottie Scheffler reacts to Rory McIlroy's advice: "My coach joked about that"

World number one Scottie Scheffler joked it was funny timing that Rory McIlroy urged the PGA Tour superstar to try a mallet putter.

Abraham Ancer closes in on maiden LIV Golf win in Hong Kong

09/03/24

Abraham Ancer closes in on maiden LIV Golf win in Hong Kong

Abraham Ancer is closing in on his maiden win in the lucrative LIV Golf League after opening up a five-shot, 36-hole lead in Hong Kong.

Golf fans all say same thing after Tiger Woods decides to skip the Players

08/03/24

Golf fans all say same thing after Tiger Woods decides to skip the Players

Tiger Woods missed the deadline to register for the 2024 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, according to the official PGA Tour communications team.

Aramco Team Series Tampa R1 | Charley Hull starts strong in Florida

08/03/24

Aramco Team Series Tampa R1 | Charley Hull starts strong in Florida

England's Charley Hull started well on the first day of the lucrative Aramco Team Series event in Tampa, Florida on the Ladies European Tour.

Rory McIlroy offers bold claim: "Probably won't be popular for saying this"

08/03/24

Rory McIlroy offers bold claim: "Probably won't be popular for saying this"

Rory McIlroy offered another strong PGA Tour opinion after battling to make the cut at the signature Arnold Palmer Invitational.

08/03/24

Justin Thomas offers verdict on peculiar PGA Tour decision: "It's strange"

Justin Thomas has offered his thoughts on the 'bizarre' decision by the PGA Tour to make Nick Dunlap play the first two rounds of the API on his own.

08/03/24

PGA Tour pro risks Tiger Woods' wrath: "The writing is on the wall"

PGA Tour player director Webb Simpson has risked the wrath of Tiger Woods by calling for the North American circuit to strike a deal with LIV's backers.

Multiple major champion floats controversial (?!) PGA Tour-LIV Golf idea

08/03/24

Multiple major champion floats controversial (?!) PGA Tour-LIV Golf idea

Multiple major champion Padraig Harrington has floated a new idea for how the PGA Tour and LIV Golf saga should be handled. 

Anthony Kim's struggles continue as Phil Mickelson has nightmare in Hong Kong

08/03/24

Anthony Kim's struggles continue as Phil Mickelson has nightmare in Hong Kong

Anthony Kim and Phil Mickelson both had difficult days on the course in the opening round of LIV Golf's fourth event on 2024 in Hong Kong.

Major chief comes out swinging over LIV pathways: "We don't want to take sides"

07/03/24

Major chief comes out swinging over LIV pathways: "We don't want to take sides"

Martin Slumbers, the departing chief executive of the Royal & Ancient, has outlined how LIV Golf players can get into The Open.

Joaquin Niemann Q&A: LIV Golf, missing the PGA Tour, Jon Rahm and Anthony Kim

07/03/24

Joaquin Niemann Q&A: LIV Golf, missing the PGA Tour, Jon Rahm and Anthony Kim

GolfMagic recently got the opportunity to chat to Joaquin Niemann about life on the LIV Golf League, missing the PGA Tour and getting into the majors.

07/03/24

Rory McIlroy to PGA Tour officials: "F--- it, do what you wanna do!"

Rory McIlroy's furious, expletive-laden reaction to the PGA Tour's deal with LIV Golf's backers was captured in the second series of Full Swing.

Viktor Hovland unveils new swing coach after firing last instructor

07/03/24

Viktor Hovland unveils new swing coach after firing last instructor

PGA Tour superstar Viktor Hovland refused to discuss why he decided to part ways with his long-time swing coach ahead of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.