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The 152nd Open – memories made, lasting leaves
M. James Ward outlines the central storylines from this year’s final major championship and the ripples cast going forward.
The five best modern Open championship players
M. James Ward outlines the greatest champions of links golf since World War II
A major man with more in mind
Schauffele will be off to Paris soon to defend his Olympic title.
Tiger’s torment – now ours
M. James Ward reviews the continued ineffectual play of the 15-time major champion and why the prognosis is hardly promising.
Justin time?
M. James Ward reviews the emergence of the two-time major champion and whether the progress made will be sustained.
McIlroy’s misfire
M. James Ward delves into the confounding play of the four-time major winner and the ongoing major-less slump
Ludvig’s lessons
M. James Ward analyzes the emerging Swedish golfer and the lessons he must learn from his final round hiccups.
The Lore of the Links
M. James Ward outlines the roots of the game and how The Open is the critical connector to past, present and future.
Can Clark Kent become Superman at Bethpage?
M. James Ward examines the new USA Ryder Cup captain and what lies ahead for Keegan Bradley.
The new Master of the Masters?
The recent television debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump descended into farce as they traded disparaging remarks about each other’s golf.
Pinehurst revisited
Donald Ross’ creation may be the toughest test of chipping in the United States.
The Travelers: Golf’s go to event
M. James Ward outlines the rise of Connecticut’s PGA Tour event and how a strict attention to details has proven to be a bonanza for…
Bryson just wins, Rory just doesn’t
In the end it all comes down to a single putt.
Bryson’s renaissance at Pinehurst
M. James Ward outlines how the “new” DeChambeau is a fan favorite and how his stirring final par to edge out Rory McIlroy is just…
Major McIlroy meltdown
M. James Ward outlines how Rory’s story just got more complicated and if the talented player can recover from the Pinehurst implosion.
Is Bryson bound? 2nd US Open in reach
M. James Ward examines the remarkable turnaround from previous enigma to fan favorite now with a win at Pinehurst firmly in sight.
Fear factor flourishing at Pinehurst No.2
M. James Ward outlines how precision has returned to this year’s US Open and how mental anguish will impact the contenders this weekend.
Memo to Tiger – There is no tomorrow
M. James Ward outlines the reality of what Woods faces and the tight rope he walks between being hopeful and hopeless.
Ludvig lurking
M. James Ward assesses the emergence of golf’s next generation and whether a Swede can win the grand prize this week at Pinehurst.
Can “Paddy Ice” heat up at US Open?
M. James Ward assesses the underachievement to date of Patrick Cantlay in the major championships.