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
Desert Highlands Golf Club, Scottsdale, Arizona
Carlsbad’s Golf Calling
Craving California Cool
Golf ‘s Game Plan — Obstacles, Opportunities Await
2020 PGA Merchandise Show
Interview with Marc Simon
PGA Golf Exhibitions, Event Vice President

Interview with John McLaughlin
CEO North & West Coast Links Golf Ireland

Where is golf headed in 2020?
Club pros assess front lines ahead of PGA Merchandise Show
Interview with Mark Wagner
President, Club Car

Interview with Gary Livesay
Founder, USA Grass Golf

Interview with Steve Bosdosh / Tour Angle
PGA/GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher, Co-inventor/brand endorser, Tour Angle Training Products

Interview with Andrew Johnston
General Manager and Director of Agronomy, Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore
Interview with Chuck Thiry
Vice President, XXIO USA
Interview with Chris MacNeill
Senior Global Product Line Manager, PUMA Golf

Peering behind the architectural curtain
What’s in store for 2020?
Interview with Jan Bel Jan
President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects
Grade “A” Architecture
Reynolds Lake Oconee, Great Waters Course
Interview with Jay Hartenbach
CEO Medterra CBD

Grade “A” Architecture
Braemar Golf Course, Edina, Minnesota

Ozarks National opens
Big Cedar Lodge features Crenshaw & Coore design

Is Wynn Golf Club a win?
Answer depends on desired emphasis

Tiger Woods sneak course preview
Payne’s Valley opens 2020 at Big Cedar Lodge