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
05/03/24
Paul Azinger has slated PGA Tour boss Jay Monahan for not keeping the Golden Bear in the loop over the North American's battle with LIV Golf.
LIV Golf
05/03/24
Joaquin Niemann has told GolfMagic it was cool to see Rory McIlroy heap praise on him for his efforts to get into the major championships.
LIV Golf
05/03/24
LIV Golf have officially given up in their quest to have Official World Golf Ranking accreditation, according to a report by SI.
PGA Tour
05/03/24
Rory McIlroy would usually play the Seminole Pro-Am with a key figure in the PGA Tour's hierarchy but 2024 was a completely different story.
PGA Tour
05/03/24
English tour pro Eddie Pepperell believes Belgium's Thomas Detry may be playing too much of a burdensome PGA Tour schedule after seeing his mad moment.
PGA Tour
04/03/24
Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches prize money, payout information: Find out how much Austin Eckroat and others won at the PGA Tour event.
LIV Golf
04/03/24
Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee has explained why he is so frustrated with Jon Rahm after the Spaniard joined LIV Golf.
PGA Tour
04/03/24
Shane Lowry was filmed getting angry during the final round of the PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches at PGA National.
PGA Tour
04/03/24
Rory McIlroy says he was glad to finish off the Cognizant Classic on Sunday as it gave him the opportunity to play in a very special event.
PGA Tour
04/03/24
The PGA Tour stars at the weather-delayed Cognizant Classic at PGA National are wearing yellow ribbons on their hats this week; here's why.
DP World Tour
04/03/24
Departing DP World Tour chief executive Keith Pelley has delivered a parting dagger to LIV Golf's contingent of European Ryder Cup legends.
PGA Tour
03/03/24
The PGA Tour have confirmed the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches will finish on Monday after inclement weather battered PGA National.
PGA Tour
03/03/24
PGA Tour pro Dylan Wu says the decision to award Adam Scott and Webb Simpson sponsor exemptions into the Arnold Palmer Invitational 'seems suspect'.
LIV Golf
03/03/24
Adrian Meronk was assessed a one-stroke penalty during the final round of LIV Golf's event in Jeddah after taking two minutes to play a stroke.
LIV Golf
03/03/24
Joaquin Niemann claimed his third victory of 2024 in the LIV Golf League with a dominant display at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in Saudi Arabia.
LIV Golf
03/03/24
Anthony Kim has his return to the world of men's professional golf with LIV was 'rough' but he believes there are positives to take away.
PGA Tour
01/03/24
Belgian golfer Thomas Detry had a complete nightmare during the second round of the PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches.
LIV Golf
01/03/24
Ian Poulter has sounded off on the future of men's professional golf, suggesting the PGA Tour is just envious of LIV Golf's product.
LIV Golf
01/03/24
Jon Rahm committed the cardinal sin against Phil Mickelson during the first round of LIV Golf Jeddah but Lefty pulled a rabbit out of the hat.
Ryder Cup
01/03/24
Fresh details have emerged about Keegan Bradley's rejection for the United States side at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy.
LIV Golf
01/03/24
Greg Norman hopped in the commentary booth during the opening round of LIV Jeddah to discuss the return of golf's yet Anthony Kim.
LIV Golf
01/03/24
Anthony Kim wife: Who is Anthony Kim's wife? Here is everything you need to know about his significant other Emily Kim.
LIV Golf
01/03/24
Anthony Kim teed it up for the first time competitively in more than 4,000 days with the LIV Golf League but his start didn't go to plan.
PGA Tour
29/02/24
PGA Tour star Rory McIlroy made a solid start to the Cognizant Classic at The Palm Beaches but he was more impressed with Jake Knapp's game.