M. James Ward

Written by M. James Ward

A GWAA and MGWA member, the 66-year-old from the USA has covered golf in all facets since 1980, notably the major championships and other high level events. He has played over 2,000 courses globally and has competed in USGA Championships.
M. James Ward
Ballyliffin Golf Club, Hole 15. Ireland

Grade “A” Architecture – Ballyliffin Golf Club

Established in 1947, Ballyliffin is situated on the northern most tip of Ireland.

Left to right — Jimmy Roberts, NBC-Sports and Golf Channel; Michelle Wie West, Mizuho Americas Open Brand Ambassador and Tournament Host; Gianna Clemente, AJGA Invitee for 2025 event. - Women's pro golf -- is lasting liftoff likely?

Women’s pro golf — is lasting liftoff likely?

Miles driven, miles to go.

Rory McIlroy took a share of the lead into the second round of the 124th US Open

8 things learned from the 89th Masters

Rory’s win leads the way

Lansdowne Resort

Grade “A” Architecture – Lansdowne Resort

A Robert Trent Jones, Jr. located within an hour of Washington D.C.

Rory McIlroy roars home to claim pole position from Meronk

Masterful McIlroy – Rory’s new story

6th career grand slam member.

Players Championship Golf - Rory McIlroy

McIlroy and DeChambeau — ready to rumble

Pinehurst combatants in final Sunday pairing at Augusta

Zach Johnson

Zach’s back at the Masters

Golf’s great underachiever resurfaces.

US Open leader Bryson DeChambeau points to the sky during round three

DeChambeau — McIlroy Part 2

Will Pinehurst fireworks rekindle at Augusta National?

Jon Rahm

Rahm’s reckoning revealed 

Former world number one now Masters bystander.

Rory McIlroy takes off his cap

McIlroy’s mystifying mental meltdown

Drops four shots in final four holes in opening round.

Scottie Scheffler

Steady start for Scheffler

World number one just four shots back.

Tiger Woods at the Masters

Scheffler, McIlroy lead way, others eyeing green jacket

89th Masters Underway.

Patrons walk past the main scoreboard during a practice round at the Masters at Augusta National (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The making of the Masters

Behind the camera — Augusta National and CBS

The top five players never to win The Masters

Green jacket or straightjacket?

No tailor needed – the top five Augusta non-winners.

Augusta Par-3 contest

Short on length, long on fun 

Master’s par-3 contest resonates with players, family and patrons.

The Masters at Augusta National - Green jacket Answers

ANGC storyline, changing past, forging new beginnings

Masterful maestro – Fred Ridley.

Scottie Scheffler holds the trophy after winning the Masters golf tournament

Golf’s best gathering in Augusta this week

Storylines to watch at the 89th Masters

Augusta National - No.1 Tea Olive - Par 4, 445 yards

Opening jitters front and center

Augusta National’s 1st hole — no cup of tea

Scottie Scheffler after winning the Masters

Bring appetite and green jacket to enter

Limited seating at Masters champions dinner

Bernhard Langer

Langer’s lasting legacy 

Auf Wiedersehen Bernhard