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
Interview with Dan Mechem, NextLinks

Interview with Dan Mechem

CEO NextLinks, Santa Ana, California

Who follows Stricker and Harrington?

What happens in Italy ’23 and beyond?

Ryder Cup - Why USA won

Why USA won?

2021 Ryder Cup Matches

Ryder Cup - why europe lost

Why Europe lost?

2021 Ryder Cup Matches

Sustaining golf - Sunset Hills

Sustaining golf, the Sunset Hills way

2021 Ryder Cup / Whistling Straits

Ryder Cup Renaissance - Concession

Ryder Cup Renaissance

Spirit of “The Concession” honored at Whistling Straits

Ryder Cup - Kohler Kingdom - Wisconsin 's Wonder

The Kohler Kingdom – Wisconsin’s Wonder

2021 Ryder Cup Matches

Ryder Cup - Fathoming foursomes

Fathoming foursomes

2021 Ryder Cup / Whistling Straits

Interview with Michael Brown, Galway Bay

Interview with Michael Brown

Chief Operating Officer, Galway Bay

Ryder Cup - Whistling Straits

Behind the Architectural Curtain

2021 Ryder Cup / Whistling Straits

Padraig Harrington - captain's picks

Harrington’s hellacious headache

2021 Ryder Cup / Whistling Straits

From caddie to head of golf operations

2021 Ryder Cup / Whistling Straits

Ryder Cup - Stricker's picks - Favors youth over experience

Stricker turns page – Favors youth over experience

2021 Ryder Cup Matches / Whistling Straits

Cantlay conquers DeChambeau - Finally

Cantlay conquers DeChambeau – Finally

Putting prowess prevails over power

Social media - Phil Mickelson. Memo to Phil -- Give it a rest

Memo to Phil — Give it a rest

Brouhaha unnecessary from ’21 PGA Champ

BMW Championship - Sergio surging suddenly

Sergio surging suddenly

2021 BMW Championship

Social media - Phil Mickelson. Memo to Phil -- Give it a rest

Memo to Phil — Give it a rest

Brouhaha unnecessary from ’21 PGA Champ

DeChambeau's dilemma - and opportunity

DeChambeau’s dilemma — and opportunity

Leads BMW Championship at halfway mark

Architecture - Caves Valley GC

Grade “A” Architecture

Caves Valley Golf Club, Maryland – BMW Championship

Northern Trust 2021 R4 - Finau Finally - Outlasts Rahm and Smith down the stretch

Finau Finally

Outlasts Rahm and Smith down the stretch