Ben Smith

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Ben Smith

News Editor

Ben joined GolfMagic as Content Executive in September 2021 just before the Ryder Cup and has contributed significantly to the growth of the site. Ben now assumes the News Editor role, specialising in PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf content, and he writes features and opinion pieces on the game’s biggest talking points. Ben achieved a Gold Standard NCTJ Diploma at News Associates, the No.1 journalism course in the UK. Before joining GolfMagic, Ben’s previous roles included working in the regional press reporting on his favourite football team Reading FC before working for the national media as a court reporter at the Old Bailey. Ben is a massive golf fan and plays off a handicap of 12 at his home course, Royal Ascot Golf Club. His favourite golfers are Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Max Homa. His favourite courses are Swinley Forest and Wentworth West.

Articles by Ben Smith
LIV Golf's Lee Westwood has questioned the future of the DP World Tour at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by taking a subtle dig at their PGA Tour alliance.
LIV Golf have secured a multi-year TV and streaming deal with The CW Network for their 2023 season which begins in February.
Ryder Cup Europe captain Luke Donald took the early lead at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on the DP World Tour at Yas Links.
Former Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson believes LIV Golf players will be victorious in their legal showdown with the DP World Tour. 
Spanish World No. 4 Jon Rahm believes the decision has already been made to ban the LIV Golf players from the Ryder Cup in Italy.
Brooks Koepka's unhappiness will reportedly be laid bare in the upcoming Netflix documentary Full Swing, according to a producer who worked on the show.
LIV Golf has secured a broadcast deal with The CW ahead of its new season, confirms report. 
GolfMagic's second podcast From The Tips saw the boys discuss Ian Poulter, LIV Golf and the Ryder Cup. They also previewed the Abu Dhabi Championship, the American Express on the PGA Tour and were joined by a DP World Tour rookie.
Greg Norman's past comments about LIV Golf have been re-shared in light of a revelation made in court by the PGA Tour's counsel. 
Ian Poulter says he may decline to play in September's Ryder Cup even if he were to automatically qualify as the fallout from LIV Golf has been so severe.
Former Open champion Shane Lowry has revealed he consulted World No.1 Rory McIlroy before accepting a new position on the PGA Tour. 
Mito Pereira is now represented by the same company that look after a host of LIV Golf League players, according to a report.
Paige Spiranac has filmed a video in her bedroom revealing the five things she is most looking forward to seeing in pro golf in 2023.
Ryder Cup Europe captain Luke Donald says LIV Golf's Henrik Stenson could potentially an awkward few days as the Swede makes DP World Tour return.
LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman has slammed the "deafening hypocrisy" of his critics as calls emerge for PGA Tour civil war to end.
Adam Scott will not be playing the $20m Waste Management Phoenix Open on the PGA Tour, but only because of this embarrassing reason.
Jordan Spieth carded a bogey at No. 9 at Waialae Country Club during the Sony Open but it could have been so much worse for the three-time major champion.
Sir Nick Faldo will serve as the new host of the Betfred British Masters at The Belfry on the DP World Tour through to 2027.
Nicolas Colsaerts believes the spirit of the Ryder Cup is suffering as he offered his thoughts on LIV Golf players Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia. 
Former Ryder Cup skipper Paul Azinger believes Adam Scott's new PGA Tour role on the PAC with Rory McIlroy is not all it's cracked up to be.
Phil Mickelson's latest social media activity suggests he's still unhappy with the PGA Tour as LIV Golf player likes interesting social media post.
Paige Spiranac has urged the conservative author Nick Adams to buy her latest merchandise that was inspired by their social media spat.
Tommy Fleetwood was proud of his Great Britain & Ireland side despite losing the inaugural Hero Cup to Francesco Molinari's Continental Europe 14.5-10.5.
PGA Tour pro Chris Kirk took advantage of a unique golf rule during the third round of the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club.
PGA Tour player Jhonattan Vegas was reportedly denied a waiver to compete at the Saudi International in February at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club.