M. James Ward

Written by M. James Ward

A long-time member of both the GWAA and MGWA. The 68-year-old has covered all facets in golf since 1980 — including reporting on over 100 major championships and 13 Ryder Cup matches. His writings have appeared in various outlets. On a personal level, has played over 2,000 courses globally and is lead reviewer for Top 100 Golf Courses.  Previously served for 17 years as national course rating panelist for Golf Digest. Has also personally competed in USGA Championships. Resides in the metro New York City area with his wife Celeste. Favorite quote paraphrased for golf — "You are what your golf score says you are."
M. James Ward

Grade “A” Architecture – PGA WEST

Mountain Course, 6th Hole / 401 Yards / Par-4. La Quinta, California, USA. Architect: Pete Dye (1980)

Grade "A" Architecture - Ironwood County Club, Palm Desert, California

Grade “A” Architecture – Ironwood County Club, Palm Desert, California

South Course (1972), 16th Hole / 444 Yards / Par-4.

Mike Shannon interview

Ambassador / Uswingeyewear, Chief Putting Instructor TPC Sawgrass Tour Performance Center, Ponte Vedra, FL

Shell Bay emerges in the Sunshine State

The comprehensive southeast Florida facility is seismically elevating what a private golf club can provide.

Grade "A" Architecture - Shell Bay

Grade “A” Architecture – Shell Bay

Par-4 12th – 442 yards / Par-3 14th – 187 yards

Scottie Scheffler hits a shot to the green from the first fairway during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Superman Scheffler soaring

The world-ranked-number-one is climbing higher after defending his Players title. M. James Ward examines the monster year already in motion.

Sawgrass - iconic moments 2

Pain, pride personified at The Players

Pete Dye’s diabolical design is once again front and center. M. James Ward examines how the final three holes are golf’s ultimate concluding gauntlet.

No points - no plan - no possibilities? 

No points, no plan, no possibilities? 

The fumbled decision by Greg Norman leaves LIV in a state of flux. M. James Ward outlines how the feeble follies leave a fledging format…

Grade “A” Architecture – The Park West Palm

12th hole / 474 Yards / Par-4

Aaron Rasmussen interview - Streetrod

Aaron Rasmussen interview

Operations Manager of Streetrod Golf Cars. Custom golf cars built with quality materials and craftsmanship.

Dominik Senn interview, Panther National, Palm Beach

Dominik Senn interview

President & Founder Panther National

Milton Segarra interview

President & CEO of Discover The Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County’s official tourism marketing agency.

Grade “A” Architecture – Panther National

11th Hole, Par-5, 654 to 486 Yards

Wishing Woods Well

Tiger’s walk-off at Riviera shows he can no longer compete at the elite level.

Grade "A" Architecture - Valencia CC

Grade “A” Architecture – Valencia CC

1st Hole, 548 Yards, Par-5, Valencia, California

Tony Chateauvert interview

Tony Chateauvert interview

General Manager & Head Professional at Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Nadia & Colin O’Connor interview

CEO and Founder & Co-Founder of Coconads, women’s golf clothing that blends fashion with function.

Doug Coors interview - Edel

Doug Coors interview

Owner of Edel Golf, custom fitted golf clubs designed to improve your game.

71st PGA Show jumpstarts 2024 season

71st PGA Show jumpstarts 2024 season

Potential opportunities abound, lingering challenges remain.

Orville A. T. (Tommy) Turnquest interview

CEO Jack’s Bay Club & Resort, Greencastle, The Bahamas