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.”
Rose in full boom
Wire-to-wire record performance at Torrey Pines.
The Scheffler Surge – the beat goes on
3rd golfer to secure 20 PGA Tour wins before age 30.
2026 PGA Show — promising pathways
Orlando gathering garners largest post pandemic turnout.
Terminating the Tortoise Torture Trail
Fast lane golf is hardly a reality — what’s needed going forward?
Relevance and irrelevance – pro golf’s grand canyon
The unpredictable competitive time clock now ticks even faster.
Golf’s biggest newsmakers in 2025 Pt.2
Memorable moments, mystifying misfires, meaningful matters.
Golf’s biggest newsmakers in 2025 Pt.1
The memorable moments, the mystifying misfires.
The Ryder Cup needs updating
Specific improvements can add even more thrills.
Bethpage Bound
Yesterday, today and tomorrow.
How high will “Superman” Scheffler soar?
Forecasts face fickle future.
Bradley’s conundrum for Bethpage
To play or not to play — Keegan’s question?
Tommy’s “fleeting” finishes
What’s ahead – good and bad?
Scheffler secures top ten finish but much more was possible
Poor putting, wayward driving emerges at Oakmont.
Letter grades from the 107th PGA Championship
Highlighting the contenders and pretenders from Quail Hollow.
Time to shine, not whine
Be a stud — not a dud on mud.
Women’s pro golf — is lasting liftoff likely?
Miles driven, miles to go.
Rahm’s reckoning revealed
Former world number one now Masters bystander.
Drip by drip – golf’s pending water crisis
Uncertain future, mounting challenges lie ahead.
Tiger’s time terminated
When there is doubt – there is no doubt
Japan’s rising son
Matsuyama’s magical moment at Kapalua produced the lowest score in relation to par for a 72-hole PGA Tour event.