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.”


Interview with Jeffrey Stein
New York City, ASGCA Tartan Member, World 100 St. Andrews Fellowship Award 2022

Interview with Trevor Faust
President Ace Indoor Golf, golf simulator retailer and installer

Grade “A” Architecture
Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Georgia, USA

Interview with Björn Sturehed
Club Director / CEO, Landeryds GK, Sweden

Impactful teaching / coaching central to game’s health – Part 2
Part 6 – Is Golf’s Future Sustainable?

Impactful teaching / coaching central to game’s health – Part 1
Part 6 – Is Golf’s Future Sustainable?

America’s “St. Andrews” Pt.2
Peerless Pinehurst. World Golf Hall of Fame, U.S. Opens forthcoming

America’s “St. Andrews”
Peerless Pinehurst. World Golf Hall of Fame, U.S. Opens forthcoming

Is golf’s future sustainable?
Water watch worrisome. Part 2

Is golf’s future sustainable?
Water watch worrisome. Part 1

Interview with Fred Fung
CEO & General Manager Bonita Bay Club, Bonita Springs, Florida

Grade “A” Architecture
Dedham Country & Polo Club (1887)

Interview with Brit Stenson
Newly elected President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA)

Interview with Brian Friederichs
Founder & CEO Capstone Hospitality

Interview with Bill Hornstein
Proprietor Hornstein Creative. Golf photography

Interview with Sam Bairstow
Turning professional at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Interview with Jerry Rizzieri
President & CEO Mizuho Securities USA. Sponsoring the women’s game

How will NIL partnerships work in golf?
Q&A with Brian Gorczynski, Managing Partner Transcend Capital Advisors

Behind the Architectural Curtain
14th Presidents Cup Matches, Quail Hollow Club

Pathways from the pandemic – Part 7
Affiliate Clubs – Golf’s New Launching Pad. Networking, enjoyment, provide meaningful intersection