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
Logos of LIV Golf and the PGA Tour - LIV and let die

LIV and let die

M. James Ward|January 9, 2023|Opinion

Missing moral moments

Will LIV have lasting life going forward?

M. James Ward|September 17, 2022|Opinion

Questions abound, answers uncertain

Was Mickelson Right?

M. James Ward|August 25, 2022|Opinion

PGA Tour’s latest actions say “yes”

Match play - miracles and misery

Match play — miracles and misery

M. James Ward|August 19, 2022|Opinion

Tiger’s tremendous trio

LIV Golf - Norman conquest

The Norman conquest

M. James Ward|July 28, 2022|LIV Golf, Opinion

Shark feeding frenzy follows — pro golf blood in water

Barnhard Langer 's lasting luster

Langer’s lasting luster

M. James Ward|June 24, 2022|Opinion, The Majors

12th senior major sought at U.S. Senior Open

Saudi controversy - Mickelson future

What will Phil do next?

M. James Ward|March 3, 2022|Opinion

Mickelson’s next moment matters

Mickelson's Mindless Misfire

Mickelson’s Mindless Misfire

M. James Ward|February 23, 2022|Opinion

Mouth Mistakenly Magnifies Moment

Key questions 2022 2

Key questions, answers awaited in 2022 – Part 2

M. James Ward|February 8, 2022|Opinion

Resolution of these matters will shed light on how golf fares in the future

Key questions 2022 1

Key questions, answers awaited in 2022 – Part 1

M. James Ward|February 7, 2022|Opinion

A number of critical challenges face the broader golf community

US Women's Open future

US Women’s Open blasts off

M. James Ward|January 11, 2022|Ladies, News, Opinion, The Majors

Purse nearly doubles to $10 million, key future venues announced

Ryder Cup - Stricker's picks - Favors youth over experience

Stricker turns page – Favors youth over experience

M. James Ward|September 12, 2021|Opinion, Ryder Cup

2021 Ryder Cup Matches / Whistling Straits

Cantlay conquers DeChambeau - Finally

Cantlay conquers DeChambeau – Finally

M. James Ward|August 31, 2021|Opinion

Putting prowess prevails over power

Social media - Phil Mickelson. Memo to Phil -- Give it a rest

Memo to Phil — Give it a rest

M. James Ward|August 29, 2021|Opinion

Brouhaha unnecessary from ’21 PGA Champ

BMW Championship - Sergio surging suddenly

Sergio surging suddenly

M. James Ward|August 29, 2021|Opinion

2021 BMW Championship

Social media - Phil Mickelson. Memo to Phil -- Give it a rest

Memo to Phil — Give it a rest

M. James Ward|August 29, 2021|Opinion

Brouhaha unnecessary from ’21 PGA Champ

Liberty National and Skyway - Same Sport -- Same County -- Different Missions

Liberty National and Skyway

M. James Ward|August 23, 2021|Opinion

Same Sport — Same County — Different Missions

Big Apple shines today - Yet New York left on sidelines

Big Apple shines today – Yet New York left on sidelines

M. James Ward|August 23, 2021|Opinion

PGA TOUR looks elsewhere in ’22

Finau- Finish or Falter?

For Finau — Finish or Falter?

M. James Ward|August 21, 2021|Opinion

The Northern Trust / 2021

Titleist ProV1 - Golf's distance debate - proposed solutions aren't enough

Golf’s distance debate

M. James Ward|February 16, 2021|Opinion

Why proposed solutions don’t go far enough