M. James Ward

Written by M. James Ward

A long-time member of both the GWAA and MGWA. The 67-year-old has covered all facets in golf since 1980 — including reporting on over 100 major championships and 12 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
Open 2022 - Cameron Smith

Cameron Smith captures Claret Jug

M. James Ward|July 18, 2022|The Majors, The Open

Awesome Aussie’s 64 seals deal at 150th Open

Open 2022 - Rory McIlroy

Can Rory’s story end in glory?

M. James Ward|July 17, 2022|The Majors, The Open

150th Open Championship

Open 2022 - Slumbers - LIV

Slumbers sends wake-up call to LIV

M. James Ward|July 16, 2022|The Open

150th Open Championship / St. Andrews

Open 2022 - Past & future

Young feasts on Old Course, Tiger looking old

M. James Ward|July 15, 2022|The Majors, The Open

150th Open Championship / St. Andrews

Pro Golf - Road Ahead

Pro Golf – The Road Ahead

M. James Ward|July 14, 2022|The Open

Monahan’s moves. Can LIV live?

Open 2022 - Xander Schauffele

​”X” marks The Open Championship

M. James Ward|July 13, 2022|The Open

Xander set for first major championship, Claret Jug?

Behind the Architectural Curtain Pt.2

M. James Ward|July 13, 2022|The Open

150th Open Championship, The Old Course at St. Andrews

Architecture - Open - St. Andrews

Behind the Architectural Curtain Pt.1

M. James Ward|July 12, 2022|The Open, The Open

150th Open Championship, The Old Course at St. Andrews

Jack Nicklaus - 1970 Open

1970 Open at St. Andrews – Jack’s springboard

M. James Ward|July 11, 2022|The Open

Dad’s death propelled Golden Bear to greatest heights

Architecture - Nassau CC - NY

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|July 9, 2022|Architecture, Matt Ward's signature holes

Nassau Country Club (1896), Glen Cove, New York

Interview - Simon Lee - Royal Albartross

Interview with Simon Lee

M. James Ward|June 29, 2022|Apparel, Fashion

CEO Royal Albartross

Harrington - Irish Eyes Smiling

Irish Eyes Smiling

M. James Ward|June 28, 2022|News, The Majors

Harrington holds on — claims U.S. Senior Open

Interview with Mark Stewart

Interview with Mark Stewart

M. James Ward|June 26, 2022|Equipment

CEO Stewart Golf

Barnhard Langer 's lasting luster

Langer’s lasting luster

M. James Ward|June 24, 2022|Opinion, The Majors

12th senior major sought at U.S. Senior Open

US Open 2022 - Fitzpatrick Finally

Fitzpatrick Finally

M. James Ward|June 20, 2022|The Majors, US Open, US Open

Boston’s U.S. Open tea party fit for an Englishman

A Will to win

M. James Ward|June 19, 2022|The Majors, US Open, US Open

Zalatoris on brink of U.S. Open victory

Collin Morikawa looks over the ninth green during the first round at the 2022 U.S. Open

Morikawa’s Magic

M. James Ward|June 18, 2022|The Majors, US Open

Seeks 3rd major, shares lead at halfway point

Can Rory's story end well

Can Rory’s story end well at TCC?

M. James Ward|June 17, 2022|US Open

Shadows of Southern Hills linger for now

Nine storylines at the Country Club

M. James Ward|June 16, 2022|The Majors, US Open, US Open

122nd U.S. Open starts today

Architecture - George Wright GC

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|June 16, 2022|Architecture, Matt Ward's signature holes, US Open

George Wright Golf Course, Boston, MA