M. James Ward

Written by M. James Ward

A long-time member of both the GWAA and MGWA. The 67-year-old has covered all facets in golf since 1980 — including reporting on over 100 major championships and 12 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 John McLaughlin, CEO North & West Coast Links Golf Ireland

Interview with John McLaughlin

M. James Ward|January 17, 2020|Interview, PGA Merchandise Show

CEO North & West Coast Links Golf Ireland

Where is golf headed in 2020? Club pros assess the game

Where is golf headed in 2020?

M. James Ward|January 17, 2020|Interview, PGA Merchandise Show

Club pros assess front lines ahead of PGA Merchandise Show

Interview with Mark Wagner - President, Club Car

Interview with Mark Wagner

M. James Ward|January 16, 2020|Interview, PGA Merchandise Show

President, Club Car

Interview with Gary Livesay - Founder, USA Grass Golf

Interview with Gary Livesay

M. James Ward|January 16, 2020|Interview, PGA Merchandise Show

Founder, USA Grass Golf

Interview with Steve Bosdosh, Tour Angle Training Products

Interview with Steve Bosdosh / Tour Angle

M. James Ward|January 13, 2020|Interview, PGA Merchandise Show

PGA/GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher, Co-inventor/brand endorser, Tour Angle Training Products

Interview with Andrew Johnston - Sentosa Golf Club

Interview with Andrew Johnston

M. James Ward|January 12, 2020|Interview, Rest of the World, Travel

General Manager and Director of Agronomy, Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore

XXIO Eleven

Interview with Chuck Thiry

M. James Ward|January 10, 2020|Equipment, Interview

Vice President, XXIO USA

Interview with Chris MacNeill, PUMA Golf

Interview with Chris MacNeill

M. James Ward|January 8, 2020|Apparel, Fashion, Interview

Senior Global Product Line Manager, PUMA Golf

Golf architecture in 2020 - What's in store?

Peering behind the architectural curtain

M. James Ward|December 27, 2019|Interview

What’s in store for 2020?

Interview - Jan Bel Jan - President of the ASGCA

Interview with Jan Bel Jan

M. James Ward|December 6, 2019|Architecture, Interview

President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|December 5, 2019|Architecture, Rest of the World, Travel

Reynolds Lake Oconee, Great Waters Course

Interview with Jay Hartenbach

M. James Ward|November 27, 2019|Interview

CEO Medterra CBD

Architecture - Braemar Golf Course - Minnesota

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|November 27, 2019|Architecture, Rest of the World, Travel

Braemar Golf Course, Edina, Minnesota

Ozarks National opens

M. James Ward|November 20, 2019|Architecture, Rest of the World, Travel

Big Cedar Lodge features Crenshaw & Coore design

Course Review - Wynn GC - what is your emphasis point?

Is Wynn Golf Club a win?

M. James Ward|November 17, 2019|Architecture, Rest of the World, Travel

Answer depends on desired emphasis

Payne's Valley by Tiger Woods to open in 2020

Tiger Woods sneak course preview

M. James Ward|November 15, 2019|Rest of the World, Travel

Payne’s Valley opens 2020 at Big Cedar Lodge

Architecture - Wigwam Golf Club, Golf Course

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|November 11, 2019|Rest of the World, Travel

Wigwam Resort & Golf Club, Gold Course, Litchfield Park, Arizona

Architecture - Ozarks National - Missouri - The 18-hole layout is routed on a ridge line providing an ideal setting throughout the round.

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|November 5, 2019|Rest of the World, Travel

Ozarks National, Hollister, Missouri

Architecture - TPC San Antonio, Canyons Course

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|November 4, 2019|Rest of the World, Travel

TPC San Antonio, Canyons Course

Q&A with Eric Romero, Twin Dolphin Club

Q&A with Eric Romero

M. James Ward|November 2, 2019|Interview, Rest of the World, Travel

Head Golf Professional, Twin Dolphin Club, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico