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:
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5535 articles
PGA Tour
26/01/25
PGA Tour schedule 2025: Here is everything you need to know about the 2024-2025 PGA Tour season, including dates, venues and winners.
PGA Tour
26/01/25
Harris English claimed his fifth PGA Tour victory with an assured final round performance at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.
PGA Tour
25/01/25
Jim Nantz has confirmed multiple PGA Tour winner Davis Love III has recently undergone open-heart surgery.
LIV Golf
25/01/25
LIV Golf have confirmed Will Staeger has left his role as chief media officer after being with the breakaway tour since its inception.
PGA Tour
24/01/25
Scottie Scheffler has confirmed he will make his long-awaited comeback to the PGA Tour at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
PGA Tour
24/01/25
The PGA Tour have confirmed the 2025 Genesis Invitational will be relocated from Riviera to Torrey pines.
LIV Golf
24/01/25
Jon Rahm let Rick Shiels use his lettermen jacket as it was confirmed the YouTube sensation has joined LIV Golf as an ambassador.
US PGA
24/01/25
The PGA of America's new chief executive, Derek Sprague, has suggested golf's rulemakers should hit the pause button on the plan to rollback the ball.
Ryder Cup
24/01/25
Ludvig Aberg girlfriend: Who is the PGA Tour golfer currently dating? Here is everything you need to know about tennis ace Olivia Peet.
LIV Golf
24/01/25
Matthew Fitzpatrick and Rickie Fowler appear to disagree over a problem the PGA Tour star raised with a TGL producer after week three.
PGA Tour
24/01/25
Justin Thomas has offered his thoughts on the PGA Tour's pace of play problem days after sending an unprecedented letter to the membership.
PGA Tour
24/01/25
Tiger Woods' former caddie Steve Williams is reportedly set to reveal untold stories about the legendary golfer in a new book.
PGA Tour
24/01/25
PGA Tour pro Adam Svensson missed the 36-hole cut at the Farmers Insurance Open in perhaps the funniest (and cruellest) way imaginable.
PGA Tour
24/01/25
PGA Tour star Max Homa became the latest player to withdraw from the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.
Ryder Cup
23/01/25
European Ryder Cup qualification: Find out which players are in line to qualify for Luke Donald's team at Bethpage Black in New York.
Ryder Cup
23/01/25
Ryder Cup standings: Check out which U.S. golfers are in line to book their spots onto Keegan Bradley's team that will head to Bethpage Black in New York.
PGA Tour
23/01/25
PGA Tour star Ludvig Aberg has become the latest player to voice his support for Tiger Woods' Genesis Invitational being staged at Torrey Pines.
LIV Golf
23/01/25
Bryson DeChambeau has revealed the 'mega' project he's working on after buying more than 200 acres of land in his hometown.
The Masters
23/01/25
Jack Nicklaus has maintained he still firmly believes Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy will win The Masters.
PGA Tour
23/01/25
PGA Tour member Michael Kim has offered his thoughts on slow play amid a flurry of criticism that rounds are still taking too long.
TGL
23/01/25
PGA Tour pro Billy Horschel says he claimed a TGL official told him 'to keep the score close' during Atlanta's match against New York.
TGL
22/01/25
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's new indoor golf league TGL got underway on 7 January 2025. Keep up to date with all the latest TGL scores here.
PGA Tour
21/01/25
Justin Thomas has written a passionate letter to the PGA Tour membership, urging golfers to do more to connect with fans.
Ryder Cup
21/01/25
Former PGA of America chief executive has offered his unfiltered opinion on the subject of U.S. Ryder Cup players being compensated.