
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.
Articles by Johnny Percival

The golf balls used by the top 20 players in the world
From Titleist to Callaway, here is a definitive list of which golf balls the best 20 golfers in the world currently use.

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.
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TaylorMade Spider Tour Putter Review: The return of the King
TaylorMade has relaunched one of its most popular putters, the Spider Tour, so to see how it performed we took it for a spin.

PXG 0317 T Irons Review: "Forgiving, compact and explosive!"
PXG has finished the year strong with the release of its brand new 0317 T irons, designed for "extreme shot making".
5 reasons why the LIV Golf League was a much bigger success in 2023
With the LIV Golf season having now drawn to a close, we're taking a look back at the five biggest reasons the breakaway Tour was such a big success in 2023.
Rory McIlroy reveals extent of wild Ryder Cup celebrations
Never one to shy away from a victory party, Rory McIlroy explained how him and Shane Lowry took it to another level for the 2023 Ryder Cup.

"Just hot air" Bubba Watson ridiculed over LIV Golf claim
Bubba Watson has been mocked online after comments he made earlier in the week about ownership interest in his LIV Golf team.

WATCH: Golfer hits unforgettable first tee shot at the Old Course
The first hole at the Old Course has one of the widest fairways in golf, but as one unfortunate golfer found out recently, it doesn't make the tee shot any easier.

WATCH: PGA Tour pro fires range balls at caddie at ZOZO Championship
Mark Hubbard and Geno Bonnalie continue to wow golf fans with their amusing online antics at the ZOZO Championship in Japan.

Gale-force winds wreak havoc on scoring at ZOZO Championship
Only thirteen players in the field managed to shoot under par after the elements took control on day two in Japan.
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Why can't Nike make Tiger Woods a comfy pair of golf shoes (!?)
Tiger Woods is still wearing FootJoy golf shoes, which begs the question, why can't Nike make him a pair comfy enough to wear on the course?

WATCH: PGA Tour pro tops driver 10 (!) yards: "One of us! One of us!"
Mark Hubbard amused fans at the ZOZO Championship by hitting a shot almost everyone who's picked up a club can relate to.

Why the ZOZO means more than just golf to Collin Morikawa
Following a stellar opening round at the ZOZO championship, Collin Morikawa revealed that coming to Japan is about more than just golf.

Galvin Green launches vibrant new Open Skies collection
The new collection of high-tech apparel features popular garments featuring refreshing aquatic colours inspired by vast open skies.

Solheim Cup star Charley Hull opens world's first LEGO mini golf attraction
Charley Hull made dreams come true for four young golf fans at the official launch of the world’s first LEGO golf attraction.

PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com partners with St. Andre Golf
PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com has joined forces with Instagram sensations St. Andre Golf to produce a video series showcasing the best of a Myrtle Beach golf trip.

TGL: Full roster confirmed with two big names missing out
The TGL has now confirmed its full 24-man roster, but two of the biggest names in golf appear to have missed out on selection.

Watch: Netflix teases new golf event featuring PGA Tour and F1 stars
Netflix has announced the launch of its new live golf event that will see PGA Tour players and Formula1 drivers go head-to-head days before the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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