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.

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

M. James Ward|April 8, 2024|Architecture, The Masters

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

M. James Ward|April 7, 2024|Architecture, Travel

10th Hole, 375 Yards, Par-4

Eddie Fadel interview

M. James Ward|April 6, 2024|Apparel

President of Ashworth Golf

Grade “A” Architecture – PGA WEST

M. James Ward|April 5, 2024|Architecture

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

M. James Ward|April 4, 2024|Architecture, Rest of the World

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

Mike Shannon interview

M. James Ward|March 27, 2024|Apparel, Interview

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

Shell Bay emerges in the Sunshine State

M. James Ward|March 22, 2024|Architecture, Interview

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

Grade “A” Architecture – Shell Bay

M. James Ward|March 20, 2024|Architecture

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

Scottie Scheffler hits a shot to the green from the first fairway during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Superman Scheffler soaring

M. James Ward|March 18, 2024|Opinion

The world-ranked-number-one is climbing higher after defending his Players title. M. James Ward examines the monster year already in motion.

Pain, pride personified at The Players

M. James Ward|March 15, 2024|Architecture, Opinion

Pete Dye’s diabolical design is once again front and center. M. James Ward examines how the final three holes are golf’s ultimate concluding gauntlet.