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
Tim Schantz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Troon

Q&A with Tim Schantz

M. James Ward|July 4, 2019|Interview

President and Chief Executive Officer Troon

Putting Pebble into perspective, 2019 US Open Summary

Putting Pebble into perspective

M. James Ward|June 20, 2019|US Open

2019 US Open Summary

Woodland's Way Captures US Open at Pebble Beach

Woodland’s Way Captures US Open at Pebble Beach

M. James Ward|June 17, 2019|US Open

“I never let myself get ahead”

Justin Rose, of England, waves after his putt on the eighth hole during the second round of the U.S. Open. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Can Rose bloom this weekend?

M. James Ward|June 15, 2019|US Open

2nd Major Elevates Status

East meets West but Midwest missing

East meets West but Midwest missing

M. James Ward|June 13, 2019|US Open

No future US Open is planned for a Midwest site through at least 2027

The Tatum Touch – Sandy was a Dandy - 2019 US Open - Pebble Beach Golf Links

The Tatum Touch – Sandy was a Dandy

M. James Ward|June 11, 2019|US Open

2019 US Open – Pebble Beach Golf Links

Behind the Architectural Curtain - 2019 US Open - Pebble Beach Golf Links

Behind the Architectural Curtain

M. James Ward|June 11, 2019|Architecture, US Open

2019 US Open – Pebble Beach Golf Links

Pebble Beach 100 years and counting - Hosts 6th US Open this week

Pebble Beach 100 years and counting – happy birthday!

M. James Ward|June 10, 2019|US Open

Hosts 6th US Open this week

Q&A with Don Thorup, President of SportTrak, LLC

Q&A with Don Thorup

M. James Ward|June 3, 2019|Interview

President of SportTrak, LLC

Grade “A” Architecture – Cape Wickham Links - Mike DeVries and Darius Oliver

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|May 29, 2019|Architecture, Rest of the World, Travel

Cape Wickham has bolted to the top of the attention list for world travelers seeking an authentic links course in a remote part of the…

Brian McCallen interview, Diamante, Dunes Course / 17th hole

Q&A with Brian McCallen

M. James Ward|May 21, 2019|Interview, Rest of the World, Travel

Golf Public Relations, Los Cabos Tourism Board

Brooks Koepka poses with the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the US PGA Championship (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

King Koepka

M. James Ward|May 20, 2019|PGA Championship

Defends PGA title, earns 4th major at brutal Bethpage Black

Q&A with Alex Bartholomew, Founder / Head Designer Royal Albartross, London

Q&A with Alex Bartholomew

M. James Ward|May 18, 2019|Apparel, Fashion, Interview

Founder / Head Designer Royal Albartross, London

US PGA - Koepkas Call

Koepka’s Call

M. James Ward|May 17, 2019|PGA Championship

Picks up at Bethpage where he left off from Bellerive

US PGA - New York Nuance

New York Nuance – Noise versus Nuisance

M. James Ward|May 15, 2019|Opinion, PGA Championship

Can Bethpage set new standard on crowd conduct this week?

Behind the architectural curtain - Bethpage Black is Back at 101st PGA Championship

Behind the Architectural Curtain

M. James Ward|May 14, 2019|Architecture, PGA Championship

Bethpage Black is Back at 101st PGA Championship

Four holes to watch at Bethpage Black - US PGA Championship

Four holes to watch at Bethpage Black

M. James Ward|May 14, 2019|PGA Championship

101st PGA Championship Starts Thursday

Q&A with Rob Labritz - Club Professional extraordinaire

Q&A with Rob Labritz – Club Professional Extraordinaire

M. James Ward|May 13, 2019|Interview, PGA Championship

101st PGA Championship / Bethpage

Q&A with Chris Voshall, Golf Marketing Manager, Mizuno

Q&A with Chris Voshall

M. James Ward|April 25, 2019|Equipment, Interview

Golf Marketing Manager, Mizuno

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

Bound For Bandon

M. James Ward|April 19, 2019|Architecture, Rest of the World, Travel

5th course to open in 2020 – Core Golfers Heed Keiser’s Call