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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.

Why Europe won and U.S. lost?

Why Europe won and U.S. lost?

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The possession of the Ryder Cup returns to the side that has won the bi-annual event for the 13th time since 1985. M. James Ward probes the key elements that made the victory in Rome so sweeping.

Who will captain at Bethpage in 2025?

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The Rome Ryder Cup matches are now in the rear-view mirror. The next gathering shifts to New York in two years. M. James Ward reviews the possibilities on who will captain each side at Bethpage.
Euro euphoria and USA's fizzling finish

Euro euphoria and USA's fizzling finish

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The USA squad sought to right the ship in the afternoon four-balls but endured several closing hole jolts. M. James Ward reviews the critical meltdowns now placing the American team in a near desperate position.
Ryder Cup Renaissance?

Ryder Cup Renaissance?

Posted 2 months ago
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Make the bi-annual tussle even more memorable and pressure packed.
The Langer legacy

The Langer legacy

Posted 5 months ago
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The German's U.S. Senior Open win elevates him to top position as the all-time winner on the Champions Tour. M. James Ward explains the magical journey Bernhard Langer has experienced and how his rise to the top may remain in place for quite some time.
Lena Maguire - Is courtship with LIV in LPGA's future?

Is courtship with LIV in LPGA's future?

Posted 5 months ago
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The recent announcement of the PGA TOUR and LIV aligning together has caused a major upheaval in men's professional golf. M. James Ward reviews the glaring contradictions if Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan entertains dialoguing with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Can Zhang's sequel surpass original?

Can Zhang's sequel surpass original?

Posted 5 months ago
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Winning in her debut performance just two weeks ago, Rose Zhang demonstrated a clear superstar persona for women's professional golf. M. James Ward examines the impact already created and how the expectations ahead will only grow with each tournament played.
LACC - private and exclusive

Hooray for Hollywood, not at LACC!

Posted 5 months ago
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Membership at private clubs in the USA are renowned for their exclusivity and privacy. M. James Ward delves into LACC and the dark veil on privacy, while hosting the 123rd U.S. Open championship.

Golf's "other" ticking time bomb

Posted 5 months ago
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The staging of this week's U.S. Open at LACC pushed aside momentarily the pending marriage of the PGA TOUR and LIV. M. James Ward examines an equally divisive issue potentially causing even more gaping fissures for golf.
Monahans mindless miscalculation

Monahan's mindless miscalculation

Posted 6 months ago
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Tuesday's stunning announcement by PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan abandoned a clear and longstanding position against LIV. M. James Ward examines the subjugation of morals and how once the pursuit of money remains the foremost consideration.

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