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
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…

Green Jacket – 16 key facts

The Green Jacket – 16 key facts about golf’s ultimate prize

It is the most famous piece of sporting apparel in golf but how well do you know The Green Jacket? M James Ward provides all…

Augusta Par-3 contest

The show before the main Augusta event

The Par 3 Contest has become an integral part of Masters week. M James Ward tells you all you need to know about this very…

Augusta National - CBS coverage

Masterminds merging – how CBS’ coverage proved the perfect connection to The Augusta National

The American broadcaster CBS has become synonymous with The Masters. M James Ward explains this very special relationship

When Roberts Rules Reigned

When Clifford Roberts ruled Augusta

The legendary Masters chairman was a ‘meticulous maestro’ in the eyes of M James Ward, who profiles a man who did it his way to…

Joe Earley interview - Tifosi

Joe Earley interview

Owner Tifosi Optics

LIV at The Masters - Dustin Johnson

Augusta’s answer awaits

With leading LIV players appearing at this year Masters, the first Major of 2023 has a compelling new storyline. M James Ward examines the possible…

Augusta National - Extended 13th hole

The extended 13th promises to restore Jones and MacKenzie’s vision of a risk-and-reward masterpiece

Thirty-five yards has been added to the legendary par five. M James Ward tells the story of a hole that is one of the more…

Augusta’s holes ranked from 1 to 18 - Part 1

Augusta’s holes ranked from 1 to 18 – Part 1

There are no bad holes at Augusta National but we thought course architecture specialist M James Ward was the perfect man to rank arguably the…

Augusta’s holes ranked from 1 to 18 - Part 2. No.10 Camellia

Augusta’s holes ranked from 1 to 18 – Part 2

There are no bad holes at Augusta National but we thought course architecture specialist M James Ward was the perfect man to rank arguably the…

Augusta’s holes ranked from 1 to 18 - Part 3

Augusta’s holes ranked from 1 to 18 – Part 3

There are no bad holes at Augusta National but we thought course architecture specialist M James Ward was the perfect man to rank arguably the…

Dez Price interview, BN3TH

Dez Price interview

BN3TH Co-founder / Chief Vision Officer