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
All Hail "King" Koepka

All Hail “King” Koepka

M. James Ward assesses the resurrection of the now five-time major winner and how his 3rd PGA Championship victory now places him in rarified air…

Lesson learned - Brooks Koepka

Lesson learned from Masters meltdown?

M. James Ward examines the stakes for today’s final round and what Brooks Koepka can definitively prove.

US PGA Championship 2023 - Michael Block earns weekend at Oak Hill

Michael Block earns weekend at Oak Hill

The PGA Championship provides avenues for club professionals to complete with the world’s best players. M. James Ward outlines the meaningful nature of such an…

Rochester royalty, the indomitable Walter Hagen

The 11-time major winner changed the face of professional golf. M. James Ward assesses the underappreciated standing of one of golf’s giants.

PGA Championship failures

One hand on the Wannamaker, two hands missing

Winning the Wannamaker Trophy would have been a career boost for several players. M. James Ward reviews the best players never to have hoisted the…

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…

The Wanamaker Trophy - PGA Championship

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