Johnny Percival
Reviews Editor
Johnny joined GolfMagic as Reviews Editor in 2023 having worked for Sports Impact for two years as Head of Social Media, working alongside prominent golf brands including Galvin Green, Motocaddy and Wilson. Johnny attended Oxford Brookes where he earned his degree in film studies before converting to journalism having attained his NCTJ diploma at News Associates, the number one journalism course in the UK, in 2020. Johnny is an avid Arsenal fan and currently plays of a handicap of 7.9. His golfing hero is Seve Ballesteros and he is currently a nomad golfer having learnt to play at Studley Wood Golf Club in Oxfordshire.
Shot Scope launches MyStrategy: A tool to strategically plan your round
Shot Scope's new MyStrategy tool allows golfers to plan ahead with precision, utilising shot history in order to give golfers a detailed strategy for every hole.
PXG opens doors to new London South store
PXG grows its global footprint with the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar store in the United Kingdom.
XXIO Prime Hybrid Review: An ideal long iron replacement
XXIO's Prime hybrids offer outstanding forgiveness and power for slow-swing speed players looking to add distance to their game.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Argentario in the Magical Maremma!
Enjoy New Year in style at Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort in the stunning magical Maremma region of Tuscany.
What can we expect from golf equipment in 2024?
With 2023 now drawing to a close, we're looking to the future to predict what we might expect from equipment launches in 2024.
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WITB: Erik van Rooyen World Wide Technology Championship
Take a look inside the winning bag of South African Erik van Rooyen, to see what clubs he used to win the World Wide Technology Championship
The putters used by the current top 10 players in the world
We take a look inside the bags of the top 10 players in the world to see which putters they've been using in 2023.
Check out these amazing Black November Golf deals
Black November is here, so we've trawled through a number of online golf retailers to find you the best deals on a wide range of golf gear.
The irons used by the current top 10 players in the world
We're taking a look inside the bags of the top 10 players in the world to see what irons they've been using in 2023.
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First look: Odyssey Ai ONE and Ai ONE Milled putters
Odyssey's new Ai ONE and Ai ONE Milled putters feature revolutionary insert technologies for more consistent ball speeds even on off-centre strikes.
Glynlea CC announces PGA Tour legend to design 18-hole signature course
PGA Tour Legend Jim Furyk is set to design his inaugural signature 18-hole golf course, on Florida's Treasure Coast.
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Local community rallies to repair storm damaged Scottish golf course
One of Scotland’s highest regarded golf courses has faced major storm damage for the third time in recent memory – but already the community has rallied together to return it to its former glory.
The golf drivers used by the top 20 players in the world
Find out which driver was the most dominant on the PGA and LIV Tours this season as we take a look at what model each of the top 20 players in the world currently uses.
Wilson X31 Package Set Review: A great place to start for golf beginners
Featuring ten clubs and a versatile stand bag, the X31 package set from Wilson is an ideal choice for beginner golfers looking to make a start in the game.
Introducing: Solex. The sports-focussed sun cream
Solex is a new sun-cream targeted at the sports market that features an easy-to-use applicator designed to make keeping yourself protected simple and mess free.
Sotogrande celebrates 60 years of Spanish luxury
Tucked away on Spain's south coast, Sotogrande boasts a lavish array of luxury golf courses, hotels and residences as well as a rich history that has made it a revered destination for the last 60 years.
Motocaddy HydroFlex bag review: "The perfect bag for year round golf"
Motocaddy is renowned for creating exceptional golf bags, so to see how the new HydroFLEX stand bag performed, we got it out on the course.
English golfer turns into prime Tiger Woods as he shoots lights out again
Ace Adam Keogh hits an astonishing -13 at home of England Golf, Woodhall Spa Golf Club's Hotchkin Course.
Stix Golf Perform Series Set Review: Fantastic performance and unbeatable value
Stix offers a complete 14-club set designed to offer golfers an affordable alternative to premium brands without sacrificing quality. To see how they performed, we got them out on the course.
Sami Välimäki claims second DP World Tour title with Callaway
Finland's Sami Välimäki sealed his second DP World Tour title, beating Jorge Campillo in a playoff to win the Qatar Masters.
XXIO Prime Irons Review: All systems go, these irons are ready to launch
XXIO's Prime irons are designed to offer explosive distance and easy launch for players with slow swing speeds, so to see how they performed, we took them out on the course.
Duca del Cosma Stanford Golf Shoes review: Perfect protection for winter weather
Duca del Cosma has a wide range of winter boots for both women and men, so to see how they stood up against the elements, we took them out for a spin.
VEGA Mizar Irons Review: "First class Japanese craftsmanship"
VEGA's extensive range of irons features a whole host of premium, fully forged options, so to get a feel for the brand, we tested out two of its standout models.
Callaway StormGuard III Rain Suit Review: "The elements never stood a chance"
Bad weather can challenge even the best golfers, but thanks to Callaway's new StormGuard rain suit, wind and rain will be the least of your concerns.