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.”
Behind the Architectural Curtain
The Masters 2022
Interview with Frank M. Simonutti
Global Director, Innovation – Golf Balls, Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
Interview with Ken LaRose
Senior Vice President, Consumer Experience & Brand Strategy, FootJoy
No Masters Music for Maestro Mickelson
First time absence from Augusta since 1994
Interview with Bill Bales
President Clarity.Golf. All things indoor golf
Interview with Tim Clarke
President, Global Golf, Wilson Golf
Interview with Gary Prado
Vice President / Business Development RedWeek. Connecting travelers with individual timeshare owners
Interview with Elisa Gaudet
Founder/CEO Women’s Golf Day
USGA initiates US Adaptive Open event
Becomes 15th national championship, inaugural set for Pinehurst
Interview with David Glod
President, Founder and Chief Designer Tour Edge
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