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:
5960 articles
PGA Tour
02/12/23
PGA Tour winner Wesley Bryan offered a typically sarcastic response after reports golf's rule-makers will rollback the golf ball.
PGA Tour
02/12/23
Jordan Spieth has become the latest PGA Tour star to offer their thouhgts on Jon Rahm's alleged $300m switch to the LIV Golf League.
PGA Tour
01/12/23
Tiger Woods has offered his thoughts amid reports linking PGA Tour superstar Jon Rahm with a lucrative switch to the LIV Golf League.
PGA Tour
01/12/23
Tiger Woods shocked golf fans during the second round of the Hero World Challenge by horribly misjudging a birdie putt at the 20-man PGA Tour event.
PGA Tour
01/12/23
Jon Rahm caddie: Who is Jon Rahm's caddie? This is everything you need to know about Adam Hayes, who has been working for the Spaniard since 2016.
LIV Golf
01/12/23
Brooks Koepka may have rivalled Richard Bland's viral clip by officially welcoming Graeme McDowell to his LIV Golf League team.
PGA Tour
01/12/23
Jordan Spieth reportedly had an extra incentive to get birdies during the opening round of Tiger Woods' Hero World Challenge on the PGA Tour.
LIV Golf
01/12/23
PGA Tour winner Chris Stroud has heavily criticised Jay Monahan as he explained his reasons for entering LIV Golf's qualifying school event.
LIV Golf
01/12/23
LIV Golf Promotions will be played at Abhu Dhabi Golf Club over 8-10 December. Click here to see prize money information and who is playing.
PGA Tour
01/12/23
Brandel Chamblee says it's 'not impossible' to say no to the LIV Golf riches amid reports Jon Rahm has agreed a $300m deal with the breakaway tour.
PGA Tour
30/11/23
Tiger Woods finished poorly in the opening round of the Hero World Challenge in Albany, the Bahamas, on his return to competitive golf.
PGA Tour
30/11/23
Looper Kip Henley has revealed his anguish after he was sacked by PGA Tour pro Grayson Murray ahead of the 2023-2024 season.
Ryder Cup
30/11/23
Sky Sports commentator Andrew Coltart has accused the U.S. Ryder Cup players as being 'disrespectful' to the contest in a remarkable podcast appearance.
PGA Tour
30/11/23
PGA Tour star Collin Morikawa has explained why he has decided to change his coach after nearly two decades with instructor Rick Sessinghaus.
DP World Tour
30/11/23
Australian Open prize money, payout info: See how much they are all playing for as the DP World Tour heads to the Australian Golf Club and The Lakes.
PGA Tour
30/11/23
PGA Tour boss Jay Monahan has made a series of admissions about his mental and physical health as the deadline for the LIV Golf peace agreement approaches.
PGA Tour
30/11/23
Phil Mickelson appeared to endorse a post on X calling for PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan to resign over his treatment of LIV Golf players.
PGA Tour
28/11/23
Tiger Woods spoke to the media ahead of the Hero World Challenge as the 47-year-old iconic golfer plots another career comeback.
PGA Tour
28/11/23
Tiger Woods has broken his silence on the PGA Tour's looming framework agreement with LIV Golf's financiers ahead of the Hero World Challenge.
PGA Tour
28/11/23
Rory McIlroy has beaten Tiger Woods to the PGA Tour's top prize of $15m in the 2023 player impact program. Click here to see all the results.
DP World Tour
28/11/23
Ryo Hisatsune has been announced as the European tour's best rookie, becoming the first Japanese golfer to win the award named after Sir Henry Cotton.
PGA Tour
28/11/23
Tiger Woods makes his first competitive start since the 47th Masters at the 2023 Hero World Challenge. Click here to see how much they are playing for.
The Open
28/11/23
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club have announced David Rickman, one of the most widely-respected figures in golf, will be retiring after 37 years.
LIV Golf
28/11/23
Brooks Koepka has reportedly handed a lifeline to former European Ryder Cup icon Graeme McDowell by offering him the chance to continue his LIV Golf career.