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Four holes to watch – 2024 US Senior Open
M. James Ward outlines the key holes that will play a pivotal role in determining this year’s winner at Newport.
Bryson’s renaissance at Pinehurst
M. James Ward outlines how the “new” DeChambeau is a fan favorite and how his stirring final par to edge out Rory McIlroy is just…
Major McIlroy meltdown
M. James Ward outlines how Rory’s story just got more complicated and if the talented player can recover from the Pinehurst implosion.
Is Bryson bound? 2nd US Open in reach
M. James Ward examines the remarkable turnaround from previous enigma to fan favorite now with a win at Pinehurst firmly in sight.
Fear factor flourishing at Pinehurst No.2
M. James Ward outlines how precision has returned to this year’s US Open and how mental anguish will impact the contenders this weekend.
Memo to Tiger – There is no tomorrow
M. James Ward outlines the reality of what Woods faces and the tight rope he walks between being hopeful and hopeless.
Ludvig lurking
M. James Ward assesses the emergence of golf’s next generation and whether a Swede can win the grand prize this week at Pinehurst.
Can “Paddy Ice” heat up at US Open?
M. James Ward assesses the underachievement to date of Patrick Cantlay in the major championships.
Lasting lessons learned
M. James Ward assesses how the USGA has adjusted from past fumbles into getting host sites prepared smartly for a US Open host role.
Will big four continue solid play at Pinehurst?
M. James Ward outlines the consistency of Scheffler, Schauffele, Morikawa and DeChambeau and whether the foursome will materialize again down the stretch at this year’s…
The rise, fall and return – Pinehurst’s pageantry Pt.1
M. James Ward reviews the next chapter in the development of America’s golf mecca with the staging of the 124th US Open this week.
The rise, fall and return – Pinehurst’s pageantry Pt.2
M. James Ward reviews the next chapter in the development of America’s golf mecca with the staging of the 124th US Open this week.
Six key holes to watch at this year’s US Open at Pinehurst
M. James Ward examines several key holes that will play a crucial role in determining which player hoists the trophy at Pinehurst in the US…
Behind the Architectural Curtain – Pinehurst No.2 – Pt.2
124th US Open – Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA
The greatest non-winners of the US Open
M. James Ward outlines the most talented players who failed to claim the coveted US Open Golf Championship.
Behind the Architectural Curtain – Pinehurst No.2 – Pt.1
124th U.S. Open – Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA
What makes Pinehurst No. 2 so compelling?
M. James Ward examines the architecture that the world’s best will encounter on Donald Ross’ Pinehurst No. 2 masterpiece.
2014 US Open champion Martin Kaymer ‘surprised’ it was his last win
Kaymer finished eight shots clear of nearest challengers Rickie Fowler and Erik Compton 10 years ago.
The Major Golf Tournaments
Just a few months to the first Major of 2024 – always anticipated, always exciting and always delivering fantastic drama.
How Wyndham won and Rory’s same old story
The conclusion of the 123rd U.S. Open at The Los Angeles Country Club featured two men seeking the same prize. M. James Ward reviews how…