Opinion

Bryson DeChambeau holds his arms aloft in celebration after winning his second US Open title

Bryson just wins, Rory just doesn’t

In the end it all comes down to a single putt.

Bryson DeChambeau holds the US Open trophy in the bunker from which he made the winning par at the US Open at Pinehurst

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…

Rory Mcilroy

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.

Bryson DeChambeau is leading heading into the final round of the US Open

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.

The fifth hole at Pinehurst No.2 - US Open 2024

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.

Tiger Woods

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 Åberg finished the opening round of the US Open in third place.

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.

Patrick Cantlay

Can “Paddy Ice” heat up at US Open?

M. James Ward assesses the underachievement to date of Patrick Cantlay in the major championships.

Scottie Scheffler hopes to secure his first-ever FedEx Cup title at the Tour Championship.

Will big four continue solid play at Pinehurst?

M. James Ward outlines the consistency of Scheffler, Schauffele, Morikawa and DeChambeau and whether the foursome will materialize again down the stretch at this year’s…

US Open Trophy

The greatest non-winners of the US Open

M. James Ward outlines the most talented players who failed to claim the coveted US Open Golf Championship.

Nelly Korda celebrates with the trophy after winning The Chevron Championship

A horrible start and an early finish

The Women’s PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club in Washington state starts next week.

Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta, 13th hole

Completed and underway in Comporta

Golf on Portugal’s Alentejo coast.

Nick Taylor, second from left, of Canada, reacts after winning the Canadian Open golf tournament on the fourth playoff hole

The Forgotten Open

M. James Ward examines how the Canadian Open went from one of the most prestigious championships to a far lesser role and is now seeking…

Xander Schauffele celebrates after winning the US PGA Championship at Valhalla

The nearly man makes it at last

No one can deny the Olympic champion is a deserving major winner.

Rory McIlroy prepares for a return to Valhalla Golf Club

McIlroy: playing & politics

Rory McIlroy has been much in the news recently, on the course and off.

The 10th hole at New Korea Country Club, Seoul

New Korea Country Club: A hidden gem that packs a punch

Located just outside the vibrant metropolis of Seoul sits the idyllic New Korea Country Club, the host for this week’s Aramco Team Series event.

USGA / R&A - Head-scratching hiccups - Rollback

Head-scratching hiccups, the USGA, R&A flip-flop

M. James Ward examines why rule-making organisations failed to act in a timely manner and then abandoned an initial rollback solution more suitable for recreational…

How to plan a golf day: A step-by-step guide

Who cares who wins?

The absurd riches that are presently flooding the sport may end up finishing it.

Scottie Scheffler celebrates after a birdie on the 18th hole gave him a one-shot lead after 54 holes of the Masters

Scheffler still sizzling, PGA Championship looming

After winning the RBC following a second Masters triumph, M. James Ward outlines the monster year now in motion for the firmly entrenched number one…

Team Europe's Tommy Fleetwood lifts the Ryder Cup Trophy after Europe regained the Ryder Cup following victory over the USA on day three of the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome.

Remember who the Ryder Cup is between

The Ryder Cup is of fundamental importance to golf in a way no DP World Tour event is.