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.”
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…
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 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
Owner Tifosi Optics
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…
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
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
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
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 Co-founder / Chief Vision Officer
Jason Delsoldato interview
Clinch Golf Co-founder
Grade “A” Architecture
Portsalon Golf Club (1891), Co. Donegal, Ireland
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
CEO iliac Golf. Custom One-of-a-Kind apparel
Shawn Tilger interview
President, GF Sports & Entertainment. World Long Drive relaunch
Get a grip – literally
Securing the connection between body and 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
Only Augusta stands in the way of true greatness for Rory McIlroy
The focus on Rory McIlroy will be Tiger-esque when The Masters rolls around on April 6th. M. James Ward looks ahead with a career Grand…