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.”


Mickelson’s Magic — Can lefty win major at 50?
2021 PGA Championship / 2nd Round
Cool Hand Koepka
2021 PGA Championship / 1st Round

Four holes to watch this week
2021 PGA Championship – The Ocean Course / Kiawah Island Resort

Will distance measuring devices matter?
2021 PGA Championship / The Ocean Course
The Dyes legacy — Pete and Alice — lives on
2021 PGA Championship

McIlroy’s Mission — Majors Matter
2021 PGA Championship
Remembering the 1991 Ryder Cup Matches
2021 PGA Championship – The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Resort

Behind the architectural curtain
2021 – PGA Championship – The Ocean Course, Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Grade “A” Architecture
The Club at Ruby Hill

The five best players never to have won the PGA Championship since 1958
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Interview with Lauren Luneckas
President, Kentwool Performance Apparel

Interview with Mats Lundqvist
Product Developer GALVIN GREEN

Masterful Matsuyama
First from Japan to wear Green Jacket

Japan’s rising son faces historic Sunday moment
Matsuyama’s brilliant 65 sets four shot lead – 2021 Masters

Bloom still on Rose
Masters first-timer Zalatoris one back, 10 players within 3 shots
Justin time for Rose
65 score provides four shot lead – 2021 Masters

Showtime in Augusta – Golfers to watch
Masters 2021
Masters Mulligans – Part 2
What a second opportunity might have meant?
The 1996 Masters – A 25 Year Perspective
Greg Norman’s inexplicable Augusta National saga
Masters Mulligans – Part 1
What a second opportunity might have meant?