M. James Ward

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."
M. James Ward
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

Architecture - La Cantera Resort & Spa - The Palmer Course, San Antonio, Texas.

Grade “A” Architecture

M. James Ward|October 28, 2019|Rest of the World, Travel

La Cantera Resort & Spa – The Palmer Course, San Antonio, Texas

Q&A with Andy McMahon, Adare Manor

Q&A with Andy McMahon

M. James Ward|October 26, 2019|Europe, Interview, Travel

Director of Golf Operations, Adare Manor, Limerick, Ireland

Grade “A” Architecture

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

Sunningdale Country Club

Martin Ebert weighs in on Royal Portrush - Looking back at the 148th Open Championship

Martin Ebert weighs in on Royal Portrush

M. James Ward|August 1, 2019|The Open

Looking back at the 148th Open Championship

Shane’s road - then and now- Resilience brings home Claret Jug

Shane’s Road – Then & Now

M. James Ward|July 22, 2019|The Open

Resilience brings home Claret Jug

Pictured: Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug. R&A finds own "Shinnecock" - 148th Open rousing success -- Portrush to return in '24?

R&A finds its own “Shinnecock”

M. James Ward|July 22, 2019|The Open

148th Open rousing success — Portrush to return in ’24?

Irish hopes rest on Lowry

Weight of Emerald Isle rests on Lowry’s shoulders

M. James Ward|July 20, 2019|The Open

Irish eyes are smiling — for now

Watson and Turnberry – Remembering 2009

M. James Ward|July 19, 2019|A-Z / Golf History / Trivia, The Open

“It would have been a helluva story”