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.”
Tommy’s “fleeting” finishes
What’s ahead – good and bad?
Promising pathway for Travelers
Engaged community support, strong fields bolster event.
Resilience, patience provide pathway for J.J. Spaun victory
Birdies two final holes for US Open title
Scheffler secures top ten finish but much more was possible
Poor putting, wayward driving emerges at Oakmont.
Water douses fire from Burns
Questionable ruling at 15th ends bid.
Can Sam prevail or will fatal “burns” happen?
Final round frenzy — 2025 US Open at Oakmont
Burns remains on fire, has one shot lead heading into final round Sunday
125th US Open / Oakmont CC
How the top ranked players are faring?
2025 US Open / Oakmont CC.
Can Adam Scott become third Aussie to win US Open?
Plays in final pairing Sunday at Oakmont.
Burns on fire with second round 65 and outright lead
2025 US Open / Oakmont CC
Forever loved — forever missed — forever Arnie
125th US Open / Oakmont CC
Spaun sits atop US Open leaderboard on day one
Matches lowest first round score at Oakmont.
Keiser recipient of 2025 Bob Jones Award
Course innovator with “fun” centermost emphasis.
USGA reconfirms golf ball rollback time line
Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead.
Top ten storylines at Oakmont
125th US Open underway
Mickelson’s memorable US Open miscues
Record six-times runner-up – is Oakmont the final curtain call?
Soaring Scheffler’s Superman Show
Seeks first US Open win at Oakmont
Oakmont’s 10th record championship
The quintessential US Open course
2025 US Open / Oakmont CC Pt.2
Behind the architectural curtain
A man for all seasons — Bob Ford
2025 US Open / Oakmont CC