Written by M. James Ward


Club pros yes, 20 spots no
M. James Ward examines the importance in maintaining club pros for the flagship event of the PGA of America but adds that total should be reduced…

Full Bloom Rose in Garden State Win
M. James Ward outlines how a new superstar is emerging in women’s professional golf and what that portends for the sport.

John G. Ballard interview
Certified Golf Course Superintendent, Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, KY, USA – 2024 PGA Championship,

Head-scratching hiccups, the USGA, R&A flip-flop
M. James Ward examines why rule-making organisations failed to act in a timely manner and then abandoned an initial rollback solution more suitable for recreational…
Grade “A” Architecture – Lough Erne Resort
Faldo Course, Co. Fermanagh, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland,

Grade “A” Architecture – Bobby Jones Golf Club
Sarasota, Florida, USA

Scheffler still sizzling, PGA Championship looming
After winning the RBC following a second Masters triumph, M. James Ward outlines the monster year now in motion for the firmly entrenched number one…

Simon Millington interview
CEO Golf Brands Inc.

Scheffler’s seismic shock waves
Golf’s sheriff reinforced his position as the game’s best. M. James Ward reviews what lies ahead for the two-time Masters champion and can the competition…

Grades at the 88th Masters
The first major of the year produced an interesting mixture of highs and lows. M. James Ward assigns grades across the board from this year’s…

How Swede it is!
The name Ludvig Åberg may not be recognized as an up and coming pro golfer — just yet. M. James Ward reviews the near stunning play of…

Casey Schultz interview
Senior Product Manager Cleveland Golf. Wedge selection & fitting
Morikawa’s “moving day”
Saturday’s third round generally features advancements by various players. M. James Ward outlines the only golfer who did so and what a green jacket can…

“Oh wow” Verne!
Long-time Masters announcer calls 40th and final Masters today. M. James Ward reviews his most memorable calls at Augusta.

Scottie saves his round – and tournament
A roller-coaster round for the world’s best player. M. James Ward examines how Scheffler stopped the bleeding and holds the lead going into Sunday’s final…

Masters meltdown – tortoises reign supreme
Pace of play for the second round was atrocious. M. James Ward outlines the ripple effect of slow play and the cancer it causes in…

Can Homa take it home?
Playing in the final pairing Saturday, Max Homa will be under the brightest of spotlights. M. James Ward outlines the stakes involved.

Tiger prowl set for Masters weekend
The 15-time major champion sits seven shots back. M. James Ward reviews his play and what to expect for the final 36 holes.

Bryson bound – brainy, bonkers or brilliant?
An opening round 65 has Dechambeau leading after round one. M. James Ward delves into his myriad of quirks and opines on whether his enormous…

Can 2023 Masters serve as catalyst for Koepka in 2024?
M. James Ward examines the painful final round lesson the five-time major winner learned. A re-tooled Koepka always looms large in majors.