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 - Atlanta Athletic Club

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|June 26, 2021|Architecture

Atlanta Athletic Club, Highlands Course

Interview with Nathan Grube, Tournament Director Travelers Championship - Jordan Spieth

Interview with Nathan Grube

M. James Ward|June 23, 2021|Interview

Executive Director, Greater Hartford Community Foundation, Inc.; Tournament Director Travelers Championship

US Open 2021 - Rahm first Spaniard to win

Two late birdie bombs propel Rahm

M. James Ward|June 21, 2021|The Majors, US Open, US Open

1st Spaniard to win U.S. Open

US Open 2021 R3 - Sunday shootout likely

Sunday shootout likely

M. James Ward|June 20, 2021|The Majors, US Open, US Open

2021 U.S. Open / Torrey Pines Round 3

US Open 2021 R2 - "Bland" Golf Atop U.S. Open Leaderboard"

“Bland” Golf Atop U.S. Open Leaderboard

M. James Ward|June 19, 2021|The Majors, US Open, US Open

2021 U.S. Open / Torrey Pines / 2nd Round

US Open 2021 R1 - Schauffele: Can he go the distance?

Can Xander go the distance?

M. James Ward|June 18, 2021|The Majors, US Open, US Open

2021 U.S. Open / Torrey Pines / 1st Round

Will familiarity matter?

M. James Ward|June 17, 2021|US Open

2021 U.S. Open / Torrey Pines

Torrey Pines - Four holes to watch

Four holes to watch at Torrey Pines

M. James Ward|June 16, 2021|US Open

U.S. Open “Doctor” weighs in

Torreys Story - US Open

Torrey’s Story

M. James Ward|June 16, 2021|US Open

How and why the U.S. Open came – and now returns

Best golfer - Mickey Wright

Mickey is the Wright answer

M. James Ward|June 16, 2021|US Open

San Diego’s all-time best golfer?

Architecture - US Open 2021 - Torrey Pines

Behind the Architectural Curtain

M. James Ward|June 15, 2021|Architecture, US Open

2021 U.S. Open / Torrey Pines. Part 1

Behind the Architectural Curtain

M. James Ward|June 15, 2021|Architecture, US Open

2021 U.S. Open / Torrey Pines. Part 2

Interview with Kelly McCammon

Interview with Kelly McCammon

M. James Ward|June 15, 2021|Interview, US Open

Founder & CEO Payne Stewart Kids Golf Foundation

US Open - Billy Casper's shadow still looms

Mickelson matters but Casper’s shadow still looms

M. James Ward|June 14, 2021|US Open

2021 U.S. Open / Torrey Pines

US Open 2008 - Expect anything different - The putt that immortalized Tiger

“Expect anything different”

M. James Ward|June 14, 2021|US Open

The putt that immortalized Tiger

Mickelson among golf's all-time top ten players?

Mickelson among golf’s all-time top ten players?

M. James Ward|May 31, 2021|PGA Championship

Kiawah changed calculations – more work remains

PGA Championship 2021 R4 - Mickelson's momentous moment

Mickelson’s momentous moment

M. James Ward|May 24, 2021|PGA Championship, PGA Championship, The Majors

Oldest major winner ever, captures 6th major – 2021 PGA Championship

PGA Championship 2021 R3 - Mickelson's Magic -- Can lefty win major at 50?

PGA Championship R3

M. James Ward|May 23, 2021|PGA Championship, PGA Championship, The Majors

Phil Mickelson takes 54-hole lead

PGA Championship 2021 R2 - Mickelson's Magic -- Can lefty win major at 50?

Mickelson’s Magic — Can lefty win major at 50?

M. James Ward|May 22, 2021|PGA Championship, PGA Championship, The Majors

2021 PGA Championship / 2nd Round

PGA Championship 2021 R1 - Cool Hand Koepka

Cool Hand Koepka

M. James Ward|May 21, 2021|PGA Championship, PGA Championship, The Majors

2021 PGA Championship / 1st Round