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.”
Cantlay conquers DeChambeau – Finally
Putting prowess prevails over power
Memo to Phil — Give it a rest
Brouhaha unnecessary from ’21 PGA Champ
Sergio surging suddenly
2021 BMW Championship
Memo to Phil — Give it a rest
Brouhaha unnecessary from ’21 PGA Champ
DeChambeau’s dilemma — and opportunity
Leads BMW Championship at halfway mark
Grade “A” Architecture
Caves Valley Golf Club, Maryland – BMW Championship
Finau Finally
Outlasts Rahm and Smith down the stretch
Liberty National and Skyway
Same Sport — Same County — Different Missions
Big Apple shines today – Yet New York left on sidelines
PGA TOUR looks elsewhere in ’22
For Finau — Finish or Falter?
The Northern Trust / 2021
Grade “A” Architecture
Liberty National Golf Club
Forsgate’s Fantastic Four
Garden State’s Quintessential Par-3 Quartet
Interview with Phil Anderton
Chief Development Officer, The R&A. #FOREeveryone Initiative
Interview with Jeremy Tomlinson
Chief Executive Officer, England Golf. Strategies for golf’s future
Baltusrol bounces back
PGA Championship in ’29 – 8th U.S. Open uncertain
Interview with Taylor Herber
Vice President of Sales Blue Tees Golf Company
Turnberry’s Turn?
R&A’s clear line in sand to former President
Grade “A” Architecture
Baltusrol Golf Club, New Jersey
Final Grades for Royal St. George’s
149th Open Championship
Is golf’s future sustainable?
Part 3 – Innovative program bringing new golfers forward