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 Adam Geisler

Interview with Adam Geisler

M. James Ward|December 23, 2021|Interview

Co-Founder / CEO Youth Athletes United, New York NY

Architecture - Quivira Golf Club

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|December 17, 2021|Architecture, Matt Ward's signature holes

Quivira Golf Club, Cabo San Lucas

EGD to honour Pete Dye at The Legacy Club

EGD to honour Pete Dye at The Legacy Club

M. James Ward|December 13, 2021|Architecture

The Dye London to be renamed The Legacy Club

Interview with Jason A. Straka

M. James Ward|November 23, 2021|Architecture, Interview

Principal, Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design, President, American Society of Golf Course Architects

Architecture - Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|November 16, 2021|Architecture, Matt Ward's signature holes

Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection

Architecture - Black Mesa GC

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|November 15, 2021|Architecture, Matt Ward's signature holes

Black Mesa Golf Club, New Mexico

Interview - Meg and Bee

Interview with Megan Tudball and Bee Paul

M. James Ward|November 14, 2021|Apparel, Fashion, Ryder Cup

Directors, Meg & Bee

Architecture - Union League National

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|November 12, 2021|Architecture, Matt Ward's signature holes

Union League National Golf Club

Interview with Michael Meldman

M. James Ward|November 8, 2021|Interview

Founder & Chairman Discovery Land Company

Interview with Dan Mechem, NextLinks

Interview with Dan Mechem

M. James Ward|October 15, 2021|Interview

CEO NextLinks, Santa Ana, California

Who follows Stricker and Harrington?

M. James Ward|September 29, 2021|Ryder Cup, Team Events

What happens in Italy ’23 and beyond?

Ryder Cup - Why USA won

Why USA won?

M. James Ward|September 27, 2021|Ryder Cup, Team Events

2021 Ryder Cup Matches

Ryder Cup - why europe lost

Why Europe lost?

M. James Ward|September 27, 2021|Ryder Cup, Team Events

2021 Ryder Cup Matches

Sustaining golf - Sunset Hills

Sustaining golf, the Sunset Hills way

M. James Ward|September 26, 2021|Ryder Cup, Team Events

2021 Ryder Cup / Whistling Straits

Ryder Cup Renaissance - Concession

Ryder Cup Renaissance

M. James Ward|September 22, 2021|Ryder Cup, Team Events

Spirit of “The Concession” honored at Whistling Straits

Ryder Cup - Kohler Kingdom - Wisconsin 's Wonder

The Kohler Kingdom – Wisconsin’s Wonder

M. James Ward|September 22, 2021|Ryder Cup, Team Events

2021 Ryder Cup Matches

Ryder Cup - Fathoming foursomes

Fathoming foursomes

M. James Ward|September 21, 2021|Ryder Cup, Team Events

2021 Ryder Cup / Whistling Straits

Interview with Michael Brown, Galway Bay

Interview with Michael Brown

M. James Ward|September 20, 2021|Apparel, Fashion, Interview, Ryder Cup

Chief Operating Officer, Galway Bay

Ryder Cup - Whistling Straits

Behind the Architectural Curtain

M. James Ward|September 19, 2021|Architecture, Ryder Cup, Team Events

2021 Ryder Cup / Whistling Straits

Padraig Harrington - captain's picks

Harrington’s hellacious headache

M. James Ward|September 16, 2021|Ryder Cup, Team Events

2021 Ryder Cup / Whistling Straits