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
Liberty National and Skyway - Same Sport -- Same County -- Different Missions

Liberty National and Skyway

M. James Ward|August 23, 2021|Opinion

Same Sport — Same County — Different Missions

Big Apple shines today - Yet New York left on sidelines

Big Apple shines today – Yet New York left on sidelines

M. James Ward|August 23, 2021|Opinion

PGA TOUR looks elsewhere in ’22

Finau- Finish or Falter?

For Finau — Finish or Falter?

M. James Ward|August 21, 2021|Opinion

The Northern Trust / 2021

Architecture - Liberty National GC

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|August 19, 2021|Architecture, Matt Ward's signature holes

Liberty National Golf Club

Forsgate's Fantastic Four par-3s

Forsgate’s Fantastic Four

M. James Ward|August 19, 2021|Architecture, Rest of the World, Travel

Garden State’s Quintessential Par-3 Quartet

Interview with Phil Anderton. Chief Development Officer, The R&A. #FOREeveryone Initiative

Interview with Phil Anderton

M. James Ward|August 18, 2021|Interview

Chief Development Officer, The R&A. #FOREeveryone Initiative

Interview with Jeremy Tomlinson

M. James Ward|August 16, 2021|Interview

Chief Executive Officer, England Golf. Strategies for golf’s future

Baltusrol bounces back

M. James Ward|August 6, 2021|Interview

PGA Championship in ’29 – 8th U.S. Open uncertain

Interview with Taylor Herber

M. James Ward|July 27, 2021|Equipment, Interview

Vice President of Sales Blue Tees Golf Company

The Open - Turnberry's Turn?

Turnberry’s Turn?

M. James Ward|July 22, 2021|The Open

R&A’s clear line in sand to former President

Architecture - Baltusrol Golf Club

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|July 22, 2021|Architecture, Matt Ward's signature holes

Baltusrol Golf Club, New Jersey

Grades - The Open 2021

Final Grades for Royal St. George’s

M. James Ward|July 21, 2021|The Open

149th Open Championship

Is golf’s future sustainable?

M. James Ward|July 20, 2021|Interview, Sustainability

Part 3 – Innovative program bringing new golfers forward

Can Louis go wire-to-wire for the Claret Jug?

Can Louis go wire-to-wire for the Claret Jug?

M. James Ward|July 18, 2021|The Open

Three rounds complete – one to go

Boorish Bryson bombs out

Boorish Bryson bombs out

M. James Ward|July 18, 2021|The Open

149th Open Championship / Royal St. George’s Golf Club

Open - Oosthuizen Spieth resilience on display

Oosthuizen, Spieth resilience on display

M. James Ward|July 16, 2021|The Open

149th Open Championship / Royal St. George’s Golf Club

The Open - Westwood's way

Westwood’s way

M. James Ward|July 15, 2021|The Open

Finding Fun, Forgetting Frustration – 149th Open Championship

Golf's Olympics for men

The Open is golf’s Olympics for the men

M. James Ward|July 14, 2021|The Open

149th Open Championship / Royal St. George’s Golf Club

Architecture - Royal St George's 2

Behind the Architectural Curtain

M. James Ward|July 13, 2021|Architecture, The Open

149th Open Championship / Royal St. George’s Golf Club. Part 2

Behind the Architectural Curtain

M. James Ward|July 13, 2021|Architecture, Interview, The Open

149th Open Championship / Royal St. George’s Golf Club. Part 1