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

Architecture - Masters 2022 1

Behind the Architectural Curtain

M. James Ward|April 5, 2022|Architecture, The Masters

The Masters 2022

Interview - Frank Simonutti - Wilson

Interview with Frank M. Simonutti

M. James Ward|March 31, 2022|Equipment, Interview

Global Director, Innovation – Golf Balls, Wilson Sporting Goods Co.

FootJoy - Kevin Kisner

Interview with Ken LaRose

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

Senior Vice President, Consumer Experience & Brand Strategy, FootJoy

Masters 2022 - Mickelson absent

No Masters Music for Maestro Mickelson

M. James Ward|March 24, 2022|The Masters

First time absence from Augusta since 1994

Interview - Bill Bales - Clarity

Interview with Bill Bales

M. James Ward|March 20, 2022|Equipment

President Clarity.Golf. All things indoor golf

Interview - Tim Clarke - Wilson

Interview with Tim Clarke

M. James Ward|March 16, 2022|Equipment, Interview

President, Global Golf, Wilson Golf

Interview - Gary Prado - RedWeek

Interview with Gary Prado

M. James Ward|March 9, 2022|Interview, Travel

Vice President / Business Development RedWeek. Connecting travelers with individual timeshare owners

Interview with Elisa Gaudet

M. James Ward|March 7, 2022|Interview

Founder/CEO Women’s Golf Day

USGA - US Adaptive Open

USGA initiates US Adaptive Open event

M. James Ward|March 6, 2022|Interview, News

Becomes 15th national championship, inaugural set for Pinehurst

Interview David Glod - Tour Edge

Interview with David Glod

M. James Ward|March 5, 2022|Equipment, Interview

President, Founder and Chief Designer Tour Edge

Architecture - Charleston Municipal GC

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|March 5, 2022|Architecture, Matt Ward's signature holes, Rest of the World, Travel

Charleston Municipal Golf Course, South Carolina

Saudi controversy - Mickelson future

What will Phil do next?

M. James Ward|March 3, 2022|Opinion

Mickelson’s next moment matters

Interview Josh Leahy - Tanto

Interview with Josh Leahy

M. James Ward|March 2, 2022|Equipment

Co-Owner and CFO Tanto. Divot tools

Mickelson's Mindless Misfire

Mickelson’s Mindless Misfire

M. James Ward|February 23, 2022|Opinion

Mouth Mistakenly Magnifies Moment

Interview Nick Bolhuis - NeuropeakPro

Interview with Nick Bolhuis

M. James Ward|February 20, 2022|Interview

VP of Performance Programs, Neuropeak Pro

Interview with Tommy Lim

M. James Ward|February 18, 2022|Interview

CEO Golfzon America. Golf Simulators

Interview Amelia DeLazzer Srixon

Interview with Amelia DeLazzer

M. James Ward|February 12, 2022|Equipment, Interview

Product Manager Srixon / Cleveland Golf / XXIO / asics

Interview with Mike Cocking

M. James Ward|February 9, 2022|Architecture, Interview

Director Ogilvy, Cocking & Mead (OCM), Golf Course Architects, Australia

Key questions 2022 2

Key questions, answers awaited in 2022 – Part 2

M. James Ward|February 8, 2022|Opinion

Resolution of these matters will shed light on how golf fares in the future

Key questions 2022 1

Key questions, answers awaited in 2022 – Part 1

M. James Ward|February 7, 2022|Opinion

A number of critical challenges face the broader golf community