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
Interview with Eddie Fadel

Interview with Eddie Fadel

M. James Ward|December 14, 2022|Apparel, Fashion

Ashworth’s President excited to relaunch in the U.S. market, going back to green grass roots

Interview with Sarah Sameh, Sunday Afternoons

Interview with Sarah Sameh

M. James Ward|December 13, 2022|Apparel, Fashion

CEO Sunday Afternoons, a global leader in technical headwear

The Golf Architecture of Donald Ross

M. James Ward|December 12, 2022|Architecture

Interview with Bradford A. Becken, Jr., President, Donald Ross Society, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Interview with Josh Mark

Interview with Josh Mark

M. James Ward|November 30, 2022|Apparel, Fashion

Brand Manager, Swing Control

Interview with Caroline Basarab

Interview with Caroline Basarab

M. James Ward|November 22, 2022|Apparel, Fashion

PGA, Director of Retail, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Georgia, USA

Interview with Jeffrey Stein

Interview with Jeffrey Stein

M. James Ward|November 21, 2022|Architecture

New York City, ASGCA Tartan Member, World 100 St. Andrews Fellowship Award 2022

Interview with Trevor Faust

Interview with Trevor Faust

M. James Ward|November 20, 2022|Interview

President Ace Indoor Golf, golf simulator retailer and installer

Reynolds Lake Oconee 8th

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|November 19, 2022|Architecture, Matt Ward's signature holes

Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Georgia, USA

Interview with Björn Sturehed

Interview with Björn Sturehed

M. James Ward|November 17, 2022|Europe, Travel

Club Director / CEO, Landeryds GK, Sweden

Impactful teaching - coaching 2

Impactful teaching / coaching central to game’s health – Part 2

M. James Ward|November 17, 2022|Sustainability

Part 6 – Is Golf’s Future Sustainable?

Impactful teaching - coaching 1

Impactful teaching / coaching central to game’s health – Part 1

M. James Ward|November 17, 2022|Sustainability

Part 6 – Is Golf’s Future Sustainable?

America’s “St. Andrews” Pt.2

M. James Ward|October 28, 2022|Travel

Peerless Pinehurst. World Golf Hall of Fame, U.S. Opens forthcoming

Pinehurst - America's "St. Andrews"

America’s “St. Andrews”

M. James Ward|October 27, 2022|Travel

Peerless Pinehurst. World Golf Hall of Fame, U.S. Opens forthcoming

Part 5 - Water watch - Interview

Is golf’s future sustainable?

M. James Ward|October 18, 2022|Sustainability

Water watch worrisome. Part 2

Is golf sustainable 5

Is golf’s future sustainable?

M. James Ward|October 17, 2022|Sustainability

Water watch worrisome. Part 1

Interview with Fred Fung

Interview with Fred Fung

M. James Ward|October 16, 2022|Rest of the World, Travel

CEO & General Manager Bonita Bay Club, Bonita Springs, Florida

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|October 15, 2022|Architecture, Matt Ward's signature holes

Dedham Country & Polo Club (1887)

Interview with Brit Stenson

M. James Ward|October 14, 2022|Interview, Sustainability

Newly elected President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA)

Interview with Brian Friederichs

Interview with Brian Friederichs

M. James Ward|October 8, 2022|Travel

Founder & CEO Capstone Hospitality

Interview with Bill Hornstein

Interview with Bill Hornstein

M. James Ward|October 5, 2022|Interview

Proprietor Hornstein Creative. Golf photography