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
Correct course set-up critical

USGA’s annual hot seat: Correct course set-up critical

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

2022 U.S. Open / The Country Club

Behind the Architectural Curtain Pt.2

M. James Ward|June 14, 2022|Architecture, US Open

122nd U.S. Open Championship

America's Top Sports City?

America’s Top Sports City?

M. James Ward|June 14, 2022|US Open

Boston’s best better than all others now

Architecture - US Open 2022

Behind the Architectural Curtain Pt.1

M. James Ward|June 13, 2022|US Open

122nd U.S. Open Championship

Interview with Marcus Kraus

Interview with Marcus Kraus

M. James Ward|June 13, 2022|Interview

Founder & CEO Dragon Golf

Sand Hills Supreme

M. James Ward|June 10, 2022|Architecture

Nebraska gem is Earth’s pathway to golfing Heaven

USGA admits LIV players to Open at TCC

M. James Ward|June 9, 2022|News

Will PGA Tour Commissioner Monahan act?

Architecture - Muskogee GC - Oklahoma

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|June 8, 2022|Architecture, Matt Ward's signature holes, Rest of the World, Travel

Muskogee Golf Club, Muskogee, Oklahoma

Interview - DJ Zabkar - FootJoy

Interview with DJ Zabkar

M. James Ward|June 8, 2022|Equipment, Interview

Senior Product Manager Gloves, FootJoy

Interview - Dr Bern Bernacki

Interview with Dr. Bern Bernacki

M. James Ward|June 6, 2022|Interview

President Golf Heritage Society

PGA Championship - Justin Time

Justin Time

M. James Ward|May 23, 2022|PGA Championship, PGA Championship, The Majors

Overcomes 7-shot deficit, claims 2nd Wannamaker

PGA Championship - Tiger's task

Tiger’s task

M. James Ward|May 23, 2022|PGA Championship

When relevant becomes irrelevant?

A future U.S. Open for Southern Hills?

M. James Ward|May 23, 2022|PGA Championship

2022 PGA Championship

Interview - Chris Nowak - PGA HOPE

Interview with Chris Nowak

M. James Ward|May 20, 2022|PGA Championship

Veteran & Military Liaison PGA of America

"Mayday" rescued the PGA

How a “Mayday” rescued the PGA

M. James Ward|May 18, 2022|PGA Championship

Texas becoming new ground zero for golf

USGA admits LIV players to Open at TCC

Mickelson MIA for the PGA

M. James Ward|May 18, 2022|PGA Championship, PGA Championship, The Majors

What will Phil do next?

Mercenary Men - Money

Mercenary Men

M. James Ward|May 17, 2022|PGA Championship

Money matters, morals missing?

Interview with Linda Hartough

M. James Ward|May 17, 2022|PGA Championship

Landscape Painter, Hilton Head Island, SC. Founding Trustee of the Academy of Golf Art

Architecture - Southern Hills 2

Behind the Architectural Curtain Pt.2

M. James Ward|May 17, 2022|Architecture, PGA Championship

PGA Championship – Southern Hills

PGA Championship returns to Oklahoma

PGA Championship returns to Oklahoma

M. James Ward|May 16, 2022|PGA Championship, PGA Championship, The Majors

Q&A with Scott Mabrey, Club President Southern Hills CC