Written by M. James Ward
Hooray for Hollywood, not at LACC!
Membership at private clubs in the USA are renowned for their exclusivity and privacy. M. James Ward delves into LACC and the dark veil on…
Golf’s “other” ticking time bomb
The staging of this week’s U.S. Open at LACC pushed aside momentarily the pending marriage of the PGA TOUR and LIV. M. James Ward examines…
Is Rickie Ready?
After a dramatic free-fall from the top of the golf pecking order Fowler flew high with Thursday’s opening round of 62 in the U.S. Open.…
Key questions needing answers at U.S. Open
As the 123rd championship commences today, Los Angeles Country Club is now ready for its Hollywood close-up. M. James Ward reviews the various topics of…
Six holes to watch at this year’s U.S. Open
123rd U.S. Open
Will LACC have Hollywood ending?
It took 75 years but finally the championship of American golf returns to the Los Angeles area. M. James Ward examines the stakes involved and…
The Miller mystique, Johnny’s journey
The 2023 Bob Jones award recipient shook the golfing world 50 years ago with an earthquake U.S. Open round that still resonates. M. James Ward…
Behind the Architectural Curtain – 123rd US Open Pt.2
Los Angeles Country Club
Behind the Architectural Curtain – 123rd US Open Pt.1
Los Angeles Country Club
The ten greatest shots in U.S. Open history
The 123rd national championship of American golf takes place for the first time at Los Angeles Country Club. M. James Ward outlines the ten greatest…
Monahan’s mindless miscalculation
Tuesday’s stunning announcement by PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan abandoned a clear and longstanding position against LIV. M. James Ward examines the subjugation of morals…
Jessica Klodnicki interview
CEO KT, expanding from its market leading kinesiology tape into the KT Health line of performance and recovery products.
Rose in full bloom
M. James Ward delves into the meteoric rise of Rose Zhang. The 20-year-old’s win in her debut professional tournament Sunday has many wondering if she…
Block Party at the PGA Championship
The electric moments provided by a talented club professional added another layer to this year’s event at Oak Hill. M. James Ward examines the boost…
All Hail “King” Koepka
M. James Ward assesses the resurrection of the now five-time major winner and how his 3rd PGA Championship victory now places him in rarified air…
Lesson learned from Masters meltdown?
M. James Ward examines the stakes for today’s final round and what Brooks Koepka can definitively prove.
Michael Block earns weekend at Oak Hill
The PGA Championship provides avenues for club professionals to complete with the world’s best players. M. James Ward outlines the meaningful nature of such an…
Rochester royalty, the indomitable Walter Hagen
The 11-time major winner changed the face of professional golf. M. James Ward assesses the underappreciated standing of one of golf’s giants.
105th PGA Championship / Oak Hill Country Club – Thursday notes
Round One – News of Note
One hand on the Wannamaker, two hands missing
Winning the Wannamaker Trophy would have been a career boost for several players. M. James Ward reviews the best players never to have hoisted the…