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
Master of The Masters

Master of The Masters

M. James Ward examines the role of the Masters Chairman. Why Fred Ridley’s voice reverberates throughout the global golf community and how Augusta’s role has…

Dr. Troy Van Biezen interview

Dr. Troy Van Biezen interview

Director of Strategic Initiatives, GolfForever. Founder of ChiroSport Specialists of Dallas. The man behind the success of world number one golfer and defending Masters champion…

Augusta National - Architectural experts have their say

The experts have their say on all things Augusta National

Golf Today’s M. James Ward was joined by golf architectural specialists to discuss what the 2023 Masters field can expect from this year’s Augusta layout

Ten of the greatest Masters moments

M. James Ward will be covering The Masters from Augusta for Golf Today. As the excitement builds, he selects his ten greatest Masters moments

The Jones Juggernaut

The Jones Juggernaut (1923-1930)

M. James Ward assesses Bob Jones’ competitive career which ended at 28 and how Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods compared at an equal age point

Timo Vollrath interview

Timo Vollrath interview

Marketing Manager, ECCO GOLF

Masters - Green jacket quiz

So, you think you know The Masters and Augusta National?

The history of Augusta National is forever entwined into the core of golf but how much of that famed history do you know? Take the…

Adam Scott will play at the BMW PGA Championship

Golf’s 18 all-time best dressed players – Part 2

Playing good, looking good doing it

Augusta's Amazing Amateurs

Augusta’s amazing amateurs

The ten best to have played in The Masters

Alcide Deschesnes interview

Alcide Deschesnes interview

President, Dynamic Inertia Performance Inc., The ONE Club. Dynamic training aid

The Crows Nest at Augusta National

Augusta’s ultimate hideaway? Head to the Crow’s Nest!

It is the quirky sanctuary where talented amateurs find a secret refuge. M James Ward examines this fascinating haven and its enduring connection to Augusta…

Initial reaction to golf ball rollback outlined

Initial reaction to golf ball rollback outlined

Neither an alternative elite golf ball nor bifurcation favored. M. James Ward analyzes the pathway ahead. The USGA and R&A take center stage with plenty…

Dr. Stephen Liu interview

Dr. Stephen Liu interview

Chairman / CEO/ Founder Forme Science. A transformative wearable technology designed to correct posture and treat related spinal disorders.

Dickie Prosser interview

Dickie Prosser interview

International Sales Manager, Lyle & Scott

Drawing lines in the sand blown away by timidity and time

Drawing lines in the sand blown away by timidity and time

The need for an elite golf ball for certain competitions could have been alleviated if the USGA and R&A acted sooner. M. James Ward outlines…

Anguish at Augusta

Anguish at Augusta

The Masters has witnessed triumph and tragedy in equal measure. M James Ward selects the ten worst examples of The Green Jacket being cruelly ripped…

Golf's "Dirty Word" Unveiled

Golf’s ‘Dirty Word’ Unveiled

The USGA and R&A golf ball announcement could prompt a major civil war among the sport’s key stakeholders. M. James Ward examines the possible ramifications…

Masters - Tom Kite soared

This Kite soared high

Tom Kite is one of the finest golfers never to win The Masters. M James Ward spoke to him about playing Augusta and much more.

Masters 1997 - Transcendant Tiger

The unforgettable arrival of Tiger Woods

The 1997 Masters changed the landscape of professional golf. M James Ward remembers Tiger Woods’ extraordinary victory

A Masters Golf Ball

A Masters Golf Ball… far-fetched or far-reaching?

Much has been said and written regarding the issue of modern-day golf balls flying so far. However M James Ward has a radical solution to…