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.”


Grade “A” Architecture
Charleston Municipal Golf Course, South Carolina

What will Phil do next?
Mickelson’s next moment matters

Interview with Josh Leahy
Co-Owner and CFO Tanto. Divot tools

Mickelson’s Mindless Misfire
Mouth Mistakenly Magnifies Moment

Interview with Nick Bolhuis
VP of Performance Programs, Neuropeak Pro

Interview with Tommy Lim
CEO Golfzon America. Golf Simulators

Interview with Amelia DeLazzer
Product Manager Srixon / Cleveland Golf / XXIO / asics

Interview with Mike Cocking
Director Ogilvy, Cocking & Mead (OCM), Golf Course Architects, Australia

Key questions, answers awaited in 2022 – Part 2
Resolution of these matters will shed light on how golf fares in the future

Key questions, answers awaited in 2022 – Part 1
A number of critical challenges face the broader golf community

Interview with Brian Dillman
CEO miha bodytec USA. Whole Body EMS training

Grade “A” Architecture
Horseshoe Bay Resort, Texas

PGA Show’s perilous precipice
Covid & weather conspire to dampen event, questions remain
Interview with Jeremy James DC, CSCS
Founder and CEO, GolfForever. Author & Pain Specialist

Interview with Mitch Adler
Creator & President, Drop Not Golf, LLC. 2022 PGA Show

Interview with Robbie Weinberg
Managing Director Whitson Wells PMG LLC

US Women’s Open blasts off
Purse nearly doubles to $10 million, key future venues announced

Interview with Hazel Clark
Director of Sports and Business Development, Bermuda Tourism Authority

Interview with Adam Geisler
Co-Founder / CEO Youth Athletes United, New York NY

Grade “A” Architecture
Quivira Golf Club, Cabo San Lucas