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
2021 wake up call for Woods

2021 wake up call for Woods

M. James Ward|January 3, 2021|Opinion

How much Tiger left in the tank?

Interview with Robert Trent Jones, Jr.

M. James Ward|January 3, 2021|Architecture, Interview

Chairman & Founder Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects, Palo Alto, California

Pathways from the pandemic - Part 4 - Omni Hotels & Resort

Pathways from the pandemic – Part 4

M. James Ward|December 30, 2020|Interview, Rest of the World, Travel

Omni’s ascending USA golf orbit. Upcoming intersections with PGA of America and NCAA

Pathways from the pandemic – Part 3

M. James Ward|December 27, 2020|Opinion

The USA perspective – Wyndham Destinations

Interview with Ryan Richardson, True Spec Golf

Interview with Ryan Richardson

M. James Ward|December 20, 2020|Interview

President & COO, True Spec Golf

Pathways from the pandemic - Part 1

Pathways from the pandemic – Part 1

M. James Ward|December 15, 2020|Opinion

The Euro perspective

Pathways from the pandemic – Part 2

M. James Ward|December 15, 2020|Opinion

The “new” normal is a work in progress

Interview with Steve Gray

M. James Ward|December 2, 2020|Apparel, Fashion

V.P. of Sales North America, Duca Del Cosma

Augusta National's other side

Augusta National’s other side – Washington Road

M. James Ward|November 12, 2020|The Masters

Masters 2020

Behind the architectural curtain - Masters 2020 Part 2

Behind the architectural curtain – Part 2

M. James Ward|November 12, 2020|Architecture, Interview, The Masters

Masters 2020

Masters - Jumpstarting Jordan's journey

Jumpstarting Jordan’s journey

M. James Ward|November 11, 2020|The Masters

Masters 2020

Behind the architectural curtain - Masters 2020 Part1

Behind the architectural curtain – Part 1

M. James Ward|November 11, 2020|Architecture, Interview, The Masters

Masters 2020

Grade “A” Architecture - The Apawamis Club, Rye, New York, USA

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|November 2, 2020|Architecture, Rest of the World, Travel

The Apawamis Club, Rye, New York, USA

Grade “A” Architecture - JCB Golf & Country Club

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|October 28, 2020|Architecture, Travel

JCB Golf & Country Club, Rocester, Staffordshire, England

Interview with Chip Beck, PerfectMotion Instructor

Interview with Chip Beck

M. James Ward|October 25, 2020|Instruction, Interview

PerfectMotion Instructor, PGA and Champions TOUR Player

Interview with Charlie Grace

M. James Ward|October 1, 2020|Interview

President of Chirp Golf & Business Development at 8AM Golf

Bryson’s breakthrough bash

M. James Ward|September 21, 2020|US Open

Only golfer to shoot under-par in final round for U.S. Open win

Winged Foot over-powered? Wolff and DeChambeau in Sunday's final pairing with major implications

Winged Foot over-powered?

M. James Ward|September 20, 2020|US Open

Wolff and DeChambeau in Sunday’s final pairing with major implications

Reed's route is Patrick's pathway - 2020 US Open

Reed’s route is Patrick’s pathway

M. James Ward|September 18, 2020|US Open

2020 US Open / Winged Foot

Wicked Winged Foot awaits - 2020 U.S. Open

Wicked Winged Foot Awaits

M. James Ward|September 16, 2020|US Open

“Build us a man-sized golf course”