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 - Open - St. Andrews

Behind the Architectural Curtain Pt.1

M. James Ward|July 12, 2022|The Open, The Open

150th Open Championship, The Old Course at St. Andrews

Jack Nicklaus - 1970 Open

1970 Open at St. Andrews – Jack’s springboard

M. James Ward|July 11, 2022|The Open

Dad’s death propelled Golden Bear to greatest heights

Architecture - Nassau CC - NY

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|July 9, 2022|Architecture, Matt Ward's signature holes

Nassau Country Club (1896), Glen Cove, New York

Interview - Simon Lee - Royal Albartross

Interview with Simon Lee

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

CEO Royal Albartross

Harrington - Irish Eyes Smiling

Irish Eyes Smiling

M. James Ward|June 28, 2022|News, The Majors

Harrington holds on — claims U.S. Senior Open

Interview with Mark Stewart

Interview with Mark Stewart

M. James Ward|June 26, 2022|Equipment

CEO Stewart Golf

Barnhard Langer 's lasting luster

Langer’s lasting luster

M. James Ward|June 24, 2022|Opinion, The Majors

12th senior major sought at U.S. Senior Open

US Open 2022 - Fitzpatrick Finally

Fitzpatrick Finally

M. James Ward|June 20, 2022|The Majors, US Open, US Open

Boston’s U.S. Open tea party fit for an Englishman

A Will to win

M. James Ward|June 19, 2022|The Majors, US Open, US Open

Zalatoris on brink of U.S. Open victory

Collin Morikawa looks over the ninth green during the first round at the 2022 U.S. Open

Morikawa’s Magic

M. James Ward|June 18, 2022|The Majors, US Open

Seeks 3rd major, shares lead at halfway point

Can Rory's story end well

Can Rory’s story end well at TCC?

M. James Ward|June 17, 2022|US Open

Shadows of Southern Hills linger for now

Nine storylines at the Country Club

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

122nd U.S. Open starts today

Architecture - George Wright GC

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|June 16, 2022|Architecture, Matt Ward's signature holes, US Open

George Wright Golf Course, Boston, MA

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?