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:
5966 articles
PGA Tour
08/12/23
Mackenzie Hughes stands to benefit hugely from Jon Rahm's decision to join LIV Golf but the Canadian is 'sad' and 'frustrated' with the game.
Ryder Cup
08/12/23
Javier Ballesteros, the son of Seve, has offered his take on Jon Rahm's decision to join LIV Golf and his Ryder Cup future.
PGA Tour
08/12/23
Jon Rahm has denied Phil Mickelson had prior knowledge the Spaniard was planning to bolt from the PGA Tour to the lucrative LIV Golf League.
LIV Golf
08/12/23
Rory McIlroy has offered his opinion on Jon Rahm's decision to leave the PGA Tour for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League for £450m.
PGA Tour
08/12/23
Tiger Woods took to social media minutes after Jon Rahm was officially announced as a LIV Golf League player on 7 December.
LIV Golf
07/12/23
Jon Rahm's switch to the lucrative LIV Golf League has been made official, weeks after intense speculation about the reigning Masters champion.
PGA Tour
07/12/23
According to a report, the PGA Tour's policy board are 'frantically' trying to save the North American circuit amid reports Jon Rahm is joining LIV Golf.
PGA Tour
07/12/23
Viktor Hovland net worth: What is Viktor Hovland's net worth in 2023? Find out how much the PGA Tour, Ryder Cup star is worth.
DP World Tour
07/12/23
Christo Lamprecht's 418-yard drive during the Alfred Dunhill Championship on the DP World Tour had golf fans all making the same joke.
LIV Golf
07/12/23
Brooks Koepka has finally been able to shift Matthew Wolff from his LIV Golf team after months publicly criticising the former PGA Tour pro.
LIV Golf
07/12/23
LIV Golf's Dustin Johnson has confirmed he has traded Peter Uihlein for Harold Varner III ahead of the breakaway tour's third campaign.
LIV Golf
07/12/23
Jason Dufner, who has plied his trade on the PGA Tour for 18 years, has explained his decision to enter LIV Golf's Q-School.
PGA Tour
07/12/23
Rory McIlroy has urged his fellow PGA our stars to 'get their heads checked' if they believe they aren't being paid enough money.
PGA Tour
06/12/23
USGA CEO Mike Whan has criticised the 'alarmists' who are against plans to address golf's distance problem by limiting how far the ball will travel.
LIV Golf
06/12/23
Jason Day will be remaining a PGA Tour player for the 2023-2024 campaign, despite reports suggesting the former world number one will be joining LIV Golf.
LIV Golf
06/12/23
Bryson DeChambeau has revealed how LIV Golf players could be reintegrated to the PGA Tour in the future and peacefully coexist.
PGA Tour
06/12/23
Former European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley has offered his take on how Rory McIlroy can break his major drought in 2024.
LIV Golf
06/12/23
Six-time major champion Sir Nick Faldo has offered his take on Jon Rahm's future if rumours are true the Spaniard has signed a LIV Golf deal.
LIV Golf
06/12/23
Former European Ryder Cup member Victor Dubuisson has announced his retirement from the game after withdrawing from LIV Golf Promotions.
PGA Tour
05/12/23
Former European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley says he would be surprised if the rumours Jon Rahm are joining LIV Golf are true.
DP World Tour
05/12/23
English tour pro Eddie Pepperell has suggested clubs could be rolled back in addition to the golf ball in the latest episode of The Chipping Forecast.
LIV Golf
05/12/23
Tiger Woods jumped up 430 places in the Official World Golf Rankings after his PGA Tour return at the Hero World Challenge.
PGA Tour
05/12/23
Rickie Fowler and Keegan Bradley have become the latest PGA Tour stars to offer their opinion on the expected golf ball announcement.
PGA Tour
05/12/23
Xander Schauffele has dropped a hint he isn't thinking of leaving the PGA Tour anytime soon by committing to the AT&T Pebble-Beach Pro-Am.