M. James Ward

Written by M. James Ward

A GWAA and MGWA member, the 66-year-old from the USA has covered golf in all facets since 1980, notably the major championships and other high level events. He has played over 2,000 courses globally and has competed in USGA Championships.
M. James Ward
Last Masters call for Lundquist

“Oh wow” Verne!

Long-time Masters announcer calls 40th and final Masters today. M. James Ward reviews his most memorable calls at Augusta.

Scottie Scheffler intends to keep secrets of Masters success to himself

Scottie saves his round – and tournament

A roller-coaster round for the world’s best player. M. James Ward examines how Scheffler stopped the bleeding and holds the lead going into Sunday’s final…

Max Homa watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the 88th Masters

Can Homa take it home?

Playing in the final pairing Saturday, Max Homa will be under the brightest of spotlights. M. James Ward outlines the stakes involved.

Tiger Woods at the Masters

Tiger prowl set for Masters weekend

The 15-time major champion sits seven shots back. M. James Ward reviews his play and what to expect for the final 36 holes.

Bryson DeChambeau

Bryson bound – brainy, bonkers or brilliant?

An opening round 65 has Dechambeau leading after round one. M. James Ward delves into his myriad of quirks and opines on whether his enormous…

Can 2023 Masters serve as catalyst for Koepka in 2024?

Can 2023 Masters serve as catalyst for Koepka in 2024?

M. James Ward examines the painful final round lesson the five-time major winner learned. A re-tooled Koepka always looms large in majors.

Scottie Scheffler - 18 pivotal Masters questions

18 pivotal Masters questions

Golf’s first major championship is set to start. M. James Ward reviews the various potential plot twists and what answers they will provide.

Masters Misfires

Masterful Misfires Pt.2

Green jacket seekers denied. M. James Ward reviews the most notable head scratching final round hiccups.

Ward Clayton interview

Ward Clayton interview

“The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National: Inside Stories From Golf’s Greatest Stage” Blair Publisher, 2024

Behind the Architectural Curtain - Augusta National - Pt.2

Behind the Architectural Curtain – 88th Masters set to start this week – Pt. 2

Five architects weigh in on golf’s first major event. M. James Ward delves into a wide variety of topics pertaining to Augusta National and what…

Masters - Scheffler's Seismic Surge

Scheffler’s seismic surge

The world number-one sits atop the golf world. M. James Ward examines whether Scottie Scheffler is ready to place a lasting flag on golf’s Mount…

Masters Misfires

Masterful Misfires Pt.1

Green jacket seekers denied. M. James Ward reviews the most notable head scratching final round hiccups.

Key questions 2022 2

Behind the Architectural Curtain – 88th Masters set to start this week – Pt. 1

Five architects weigh in on golf’s first major event. M. James Ward delves into a wide variety of topics pertaining to Augusta National and what…

Grade “A” Architecture – The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe

10th Hole, 375 Yards, Par-4

Eddie Fadel interview

President of Ashworth Golf

Grade “A” Architecture – PGA WEST

Mountain Course, 6th Hole / 401 Yards / Par-4. La Quinta, California, USA. Architect: Pete Dye (1980)

Grade "A" Architecture - Ironwood County Club, Palm Desert, California

Grade “A” Architecture – Ironwood County Club, Palm Desert, California

South Course (1972), 16th Hole / 444 Yards / Par-4.

Mike Shannon interview

Ambassador / Uswingeyewear, Chief Putting Instructor TPC Sawgrass Tour Performance Center, Ponte Vedra, FL

Shell Bay emerges in the Sunshine State

The comprehensive southeast Florida facility is seismically elevating what a private golf club can provide.

Grade "A" Architecture - Shell Bay

Grade “A” Architecture – Shell Bay

Par-4 12th – 442 yards / Par-3 14th – 187 yards