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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TaylorMade P790 (4-PW)
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Titleist Vokey SM10 (52, 56, 60)
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5880 articles
LIV Golf
29/02/24
LIV Golf are reportedly in a secret legal dispute with the Premier Golf League, according to a report by The Times of London.
LIV Golf
29/02/24
Brooks Koepka attempted an audacious shot during the LIV Golf pro-am in Jeddah at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club but things did not go to plan.
PGA Tour
29/02/24
European Ryder Cup star Viktor Hovland has described the current state of affairs between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf as 'comical' and 'sad'.
LIV Golf
29/02/24
Ian Poulter says he feels bad for Rory McIlroy as the LIV Golf pro aimed a not-so-subtle dig at American PGA Tour star Billy Horschel.
PGA Tour
29/02/24
A top 100 player in the world has torn into Jon Rahm over his LIV Golf move, insisting the Spaniard broke the unwritten rules.
LIV Golf
29/02/24
Anthony Kim confused golf fans ahead of his LIV return in Jeddah with a message to the 'haters'.
LIV Golf
27/02/24
Paige Spiranac has given Anthony Kim her full backing to where 'what he wants' after the golfer was spotted on the range ahead of his LIV return.
The Masters
27/02/24
Talor Gooch says if Rory McIlroy wins this year's Masters then an asterisk needs to be put against the major due to lack of LIV Golf representation.
PGA Tour
27/02/24
Former U.S. Ryder Cup member Jeff Overton has qualified for this week's PGA Tour event at PGA National.
PGA Tour
27/02/24
Video footage of Tiger Woods discussing Anthony Kim's unique move in his golf swing has resurfaced ahead of the 38-year-old's LIV Golf return.
PGA Tour
27/02/24
Scottie Scheffler was implored to try and fix his putting woes by using a 5-wood after seeing an ingenious moment from Rory McIlroy during The Match.
PGA Tour
27/02/24
Rory McIlroy, Rose Zhang, Max Homa and Lexi Thompson starred in the latest edition of The Match but perhaps this golf cart driver deserves plaudits.
PGA Tour
26/02/24
Korn Ferry Tour pro Zack Fischer has taken to X to outline his 'shock' at being denied a sponsor exemption into the Argentina Open.
LIV Golf
26/02/24
LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman has confirmed Anthony Kim will make a return to the game after 12 years with the breakaway tour in Saudi Arabia.
LIV Golf
26/02/24
Carlos Ortiz has jumped up more than 1,000 places in the Official World Golf Ranking after his victory on the Asian Tour in Oman.
LIV Golf
26/02/24
Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm has opened up further on his decision to join the breakaway LIV Golf League for a reported $600m.
LIV Golf
26/02/24
Brooks Koepka says he was more nervous attempting to capture his first LIV Golf win than any of his previous five major championship victories.
PGA Tour
26/02/24
LIV Golf Leauge chief executive Greg Norman has opened up on his pursuit of the Japanese PGA Tour superstar Hideki Matsuyama.
PGA Tour
26/02/24
Jake Knapp claimed his maiden PGA Tour victory at the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta Villarta. Click here to see how much every player won.
LIV Golf
24/02/24
Peter Uihlien somehow managed to save par from a beach (?!) during the first round of the International Series Oman on the Asian Tour.
LIV Golf
24/02/24
Talor Gooch, who is closing in on $40m in earnings in the LIV Golf League, is spending his cash on bull riding, according to a report.
PGA Tour
24/02/24
Brooks Koepka has opened up on his 'rivalry' with four-time major champion Rory McIlroy and believes the Northern Irishman will soon match his tally.
PGA Tour
23/02/24
Paige Spiranac has come to the defence of Tiger Woods' teenage son Charlie, 15, who failed in his bid to make his first ever PGA Tour start.
PGA Tour
23/02/24
Rory McIlroy was given the task of trying to list all 24 of his PGA Tour victories, prompting an hilarious reply by Sir Nick Faldo.