Luck of the Irish for Lowry
The glint in the eye from the 2019 Open champion is present. M. James Ward reviews Shane’s surge and the test ahead.
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.
Daniel who?
M. James Ward outlines how the weather for the 1st round of The Open was not the only surprising matter of note.
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.
McIlroy’s mission, mind over matter
M. James Ward examines the ongoing saga of the world’s second ranked player. How an Open victory provides the needed impetus to bury the past…
Behind the Architectural Curtain – Royal Troon Golf Club
152nd Open Championship
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.
How Arnie’s arrival prompted The Open’s return?
M. James Ward assesses how Palmer’s record setting win at Troon in 1962 set in motion the ascension of golf’s oldest major event.
Proper postage preferred
M. James Ward reviews the tantalizing terror of Troon’s famous short hole and the pressures facing those competing to capture the famed Claret Jug.
Can Clark Kent become Superman at Bethpage?
M. James Ward examines the new USA Ryder Cup captain and what lies ahead for Keegan Bradley.
Barclay Douglas, Jr. interview
President, Newport Country Club, host of this week’s US Senior Open
Four holes to watch – 2024 US Senior Open
M. James Ward outlines the key holes that will play a pivotal role in determining this year’s winner at Newport.
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…
Grade “A” Architecture – Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco West #5
M. James Ward examines the new facility in Texas that will have plenty of eyes watching in the near future.
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.