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
Green Jacket – 16 key facts. Pictured: Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

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

Jason Delsoldato interview

Jason Delsoldato interview

Clinch Golf Co-founder

Architecture - Portsalon Golf Club

Grade “A” Architecture

Portsalon Golf Club (1891), Co. Donegal, Ireland

Stephanie Carter interview

Stephanie Carter interview

CEO & co-founder of Wallaroo Hat Company, UPF50+ Hats, Boulder, Colorado,. USA

Lou Delfino interview

Galvin Green, General Manager, North America

Quentin Hill interview - Iliac

Quentin Hill interview

CEO iliac Golf. Custom One-of-a-Kind apparel

Shawn Tilger interview

Shawn Tilger interview

President, GF Sports & Entertainment. World Long Drive relaunch

Get a grip - literally

Get a grip – literally

Securing the connection between body and club

Architecture - Bonita Bay Club

Grade “A” Architecture

Bonita Bay Club, Bonita Springs, Florida, USA

Lisa Friedman Clark interview

President and Co-founder of Tall Order, a men’s and woman’s accessories company