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.”


Grade “A” Architecture
Sentosa Golf Club, The Serapong Course, Singapore
TRUMP – Is Golf’s Divorce a Permanent One?
What role will he play in years to come?

Interview with Brad Wheatley
Director of Golf, Rancho San Lucas, Mexico

Interview with Brad Dean
CEO Discover Puerto Rico

Interview with Tom Wishon
Head Designer, Semi-Retired for Wishon Golf, A division of Diamond Golf International, UK

Grade “A” Architecture
Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort, Las Vegas, Snow Mountain Course
Grade “A” Architecture
Rancho San Lucas, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
2021 wake up call for Woods
How much Tiger left in the tank?

Interview with Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
Chairman & Founder Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects, Palo Alto, California

Pathways from the pandemic – Part 4
Omni’s ascending USA golf orbit. Upcoming intersections with PGA of America and NCAA

Pathways from the pandemic – Part 3
The USA perspective – Wyndham Destinations

Interview with Ryan Richardson
President & COO, True Spec Golf

Pathways from the pandemic – Part 1
The Euro perspective

Pathways from the pandemic – Part 2
The “new” normal is a work in progress
Interview with Steve Gray
V.P. of Sales North America, Duca Del Cosma

Augusta National’s other side – Washington Road
Masters 2020

Behind the architectural curtain – Part 2
Masters 2020
Jumpstarting Jordan’s journey
Masters 2020

Behind the architectural curtain – Part 1
Masters 2020

Grade “A” Architecture
The Apawamis Club, Rye, New York, USA