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.”


Q&A with Brian McCallen
Golf Public Relations, Los Cabos Tourism Board
King Koepka
Defends PGA title, earns 4th major at brutal Bethpage Black

Q&A with Alex Bartholomew
Founder / Head Designer Royal Albartross, London
Koepka’s Call
Picks up at Bethpage where he left off from Bellerive
New York Nuance – Noise versus Nuisance
Can Bethpage set new standard on crowd conduct this week?

Behind the Architectural Curtain
Bethpage Black is Back at 101st PGA Championship

Four holes to watch at Bethpage Black
101st PGA Championship Starts Thursday
Q&A with Rob Labritz – Club Professional Extraordinaire
101st PGA Championship / Bethpage

Q&A with Charlie Burgwyn
Founder / Chief Design & Creative Officer STITCH Golf

Q&A with Chris Voshall
Golf Marketing Manager, Mizuno

Bound For Bandon
5th course to open in 2020 – Core Golfers Heed Keiser’s Call
Q&A with Simon Wordsworth
CEO, 59club

Q&A with John Farrell
Director of Golf, The Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Yes – Tiger’s Back!
Claims 5th Masters, first since ’05 — 15th major, first since ’08

Behind the architectural curtain
All eyes on Augusta National this Masters week

CBS & Augusta National
How the marriage blossomed

Augusta’s opener no cup of tea
Path to green jacket starts here

Jordan’s Journey
Three-time major winner looks to resurrect game at Augusta

Patrick Reed looking to shake off swing problems ahead of Masters defence
Reed is without a victory since his triumph 12 months ago
Jacketless!
The top five players never to win The Masters