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

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 Charlie Burgwyn, Founder / Chief Design & Creative Officer STICH Golf

Q&A with Charlie Burgwyn

M. James Ward|April 30, 2019|Apparel, Fashion

Founder / Chief Design & Creative Officer STITCH Golf

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

Q&Q with Simon Wordsworth, CEO, 59club

Q&A with Simon Wordsworth

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

CEO, 59club

The Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, S.C. © The Sea Pines Resort / Rob Tipton

Q&A with John Farrell

M. James Ward|April 16, 2019|Interview, Rest of the World, Travel

Director of Golf, The Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, S.C.

Woods celebrates winning the 2019 Masters at Augusta

Yes – Tiger’s Back!

M. James Ward|April 15, 2019|The Masters

Claims 5th Masters, first since ’05 — 15th major, first since ’08

Augusta’s opener no cup of tea

Behind the architectural curtain

M. James Ward|April 11, 2019|The Masters

All eyes on Augusta National this Masters week

CBS & Augusta National

M. James Ward|April 10, 2019|The Masters

How the marriage blossomed

Behind the architectural curtain

Augusta’s opener no cup of tea

M. James Ward|April 10, 2019|The Masters

Path to green jacket starts here

Three-time major winner looks to resurrect game at Augusta

Jordan’s Journey

M. James Ward|April 10, 2019|The Masters

Three-time major winner looks to resurrect game at Augusta