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

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Oak Hill CC (East Course) Part 1

105th PGA Championship, Pittsford, New York

Architecture - Oak Hill 2

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Oak Hill CC (East Course) Part 2

105th PGA Championship, Pittsford, New York

Format fix for the PGA Championship

Format fix for the PGA Championship?

Having moved to the May time frame in 2019, M. James Ward outlines what the least respected major event can do to grab an even…

2023 PGA Championship notes

Oak Hill CC (East Course), May 18-21, Pittsford, New York

Don Jeffries interview, Visit Rochester

Don Jeffries interview

President & CEO Visit Rochester, a hidden gem known as the cultural capital of Upstate New York

Upper Montclair's tradition & the Clifton connection

Upper Montclair’s tradition & the Clifton connection

LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup returns this week

You call yourself a “golfer”? Take the test and see if you are

M. James Ward provides a step-by-step guide for those viewing themselves as a legitimate golfer yet when a deep dive assessment is done may find…

Architecture - Montclair Golf Club

Grade “A” Architecture

Montclair Golf Club (1893), 3rd Nine

Grade “A” Architecture

Liberty National Golf Club, Jersey City, NJ

Ben Ramsour interview

Ben Ramsour interview

Producer & Development Director, EA Sports PGA TOUR, Orlando, Florida

Tiger's Torment

Tiger’s torment

Is the career over for the 15-time major winner? M. James Ward outlines the grim reality the 82 PGA TOUR winner faces and those of…

Beyond Seve's shadow Rahm's resolve

Beyond Seve’s shadow, Rahm’s resolve

When Jon Rahm claimed his second major, he stated how Seve Ballesteros influenced him when growing up. M. James Ward delves into what a Masters…

Architecture - KN Golf Links Cam Ranh

Grade “A” Architecture

KN Golf Links Cam Ranh, Vietnam

Terence To interview

Terence To interview

Vice President of Sales and Marketing, CON.STRUCT. A brand of AW Chang Corporation

2023 Masters - Ten major moments

Ten major moments from the 2023 Masters

The Green Jacket rests on Jon Rahm’s shoulders. Other key developments also took place at Augusta National. M. James Ward provides an overview on the…

The Gunslinger, the Matador & the Amateur

The weekend of the 87th Masters promises a riveting drama with three different types of players in the mix for the coveted Green Jacket. M.…

The dubious tagline in golf

The dubious tagline in golf

Major championships are the ultimate gatekeeper. M. James Ward delves into how this year’s Masters could be the springboard and anchor for the game’s most…

Golf’s next generation “now” here

Past experience has often been a central point in achieving success at The Masters. A new wave of under 30 players has already established a…

Golf’s 18 all-time best dressed players – Part 1

Playing good, looking good doing it

LIV's Easter Sunday Resurrection?

LIV’s Easter Sunday Resurrection?

Optics have always mattered in sports. M. James Ward examines how the success of a LIV player in donning the famed Green Jacket at this…