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.
Outrage (!) greens vandalised ahead of PGA Tour Champions event
A senseless act of vandalism put the opening day of Jim Furyk's Champions Tour event in jeopardy after four greens were torn to pieces at Timuquana Country Club.
Sky Sports Golf announces Ryder Cup record as NBC viewers slump badly
2023 Ryder Cup becomes most-watched edition on Sky Sports with 3.7m viewers, as NBC sees numbers drop over the weekend.
Bob MacIntyre's words about Justin Rose at Ryder Cup will hit you in the feels
Bob MacIntyre has revealed how his Ryder Cup partner Justin Rose supported him and even managed to keep him from tears in Rome.
Eddie Pepperell hammers Brooks Koepka after shock Ryder Cup comments
Eddie Pepperell held nothing back when discussing why Brooks Koepka is a disappointment when it comes to the Ryder Cup.
LPGA star Lexi Thompson to play in PGA Tour event
Lexi Thompson will make history by becoming only the seventh woman to compete on the PGA Tour when she tees it up at the Shriners Children's Open later this month.
Portmarnock Resort unveils historic 'new' Jameson Golf Links
Portmarnock Resort has unveiled Jameson Golf Links, its newly remodelled championship golf course linked to the famous Jameson whiskey dynasty.
Ryder Cup Sunday singles: How does it work?
With 12 points to play for, the Sunday singles is the crescendo of the Ryder Cup, so we're taking a look at how the format works and how you can play it, too.
Callaway Apex Utility Wood Review: It will cure your fear of fairway woods
Callaway's second iteration of the Utility Wood is an excellent tool that fits nicely into a rather awkward spot in the golf bag.
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Best Golf Courses in the Czech Republic: Five unique golfing experiences
An emerging golfing nation, the Czech Republic offers an excellent array of golf courses that cater to golfers of every ability and budget.
Ryder Cup Friday formats: How do they work?
We take a closer look at the formats played in the Ryder Cup on Friday and Saturday and how you can play them, too, when you next tee it up.
Callaway Apparel launches new men's Stormguard III rain suit
New range-leading waterproof jacket and trousers set the very highest standard in all-weather performance and comfort.
Deadly fire decimates Taiwanese golf ball factory killing nine
Producing balls for at least five major golf brands, the factory fire is poised to have a big impact on the golf ball market.
Ian Woosnam discusses Apes Hill, The Ryder Cup and his love for Barbados
Sitting down to discuss his longheld love affair with the island of Barbados, Ian Woosnam revealed what makes Apes Hill, one of the island's best courses, so special.
The Ryder Cup hasn't begun yet and Rory McIlroy is already going bananas!
Set up to supposedly help Team Europe, the rough at Marco Simone took no time at all to bear its teeth to Rory McIlroy.
Luke Donald reduces Team Europe to tears with Ryder Cup welcome
The European captain was prepared to take a tug on the heartstrings of his team to get them fired up for the 44th Ryder Cup.
Wyndham Clark shocks golf fans with another (!) wild claim ahead of Ryder Cup
Having previously claimed he is a better player than Rory McIlroy, US Open champion Wyndham Clark has doubled down on his comments with another audacious claim.
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Xander Schauffele fears teammate's humour is too rude for 2023
When quizzed on Patrick Cantlay's ability to make a joke, Schauffele revealed his humour couldn't be repeated in 2023.
Scottie Scheffler working with new putting coach at Ryder Cup
Looking to cure his recent putting woes, Scottie Scheffler has turned to a new putting coach ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup.
Revealed: Europe and USA Ryder Cup practice pairings
The first practice round of the 2023 Ryder Cup is well underway, so we've taken a look at the groupings to see if the captains have given away any selection clues ahead of Friday's showdown.
LIV Golf appears to be dumping Trump courses from schedule
With new details of LIV Golf's 2024 season beginning to emerge, it appears that courses owned by former President Donald Trump have been dumped from the rota.
Cobra ONE length clubs review: "They're good but they're not perfect"
Made popular by Bryson DeChambeau, one length clubs have split opinion since rising to prominence. So to see if they worked, we took them out for a test.
Who is Marco Simone and why is the 2023 Ryder Cup course named after him?
Marco Simone is likely a name you've been hearing a lot recently. But who is he, and why does Italy's first Ryder Cup course bear his name?
Ryo Hisatsune claims maiden DP World Tour win with TaylorMade
Japan's Ryo Hisatsune shot a scintillating back nine 30 to claim his first win on Tour at the Cazoo Open de France.
LIV Golf debuts radical new scoring system to speed things up
Scoring tents are a thing of the past for LIV players, thanks to a new on-course scoring process.
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