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 players.
The venerable design annually hosts the Genesis Invitational on the PGA TOUR and will now stage its fourth major event in club history. M. James Ward reviews the USGA's desire to stage its flagship event at another Southern California venue and the related key issues that will need attention in doing so.
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 an equally divisive issue potentially causing even more gaping fissures for golf.
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 delves into that unforgettable moment and the broader lasting broader lasting contributions created by this impactful man and golfer.
Neither an alternative elite golf ball nor bifurcation favored. M. James Ward analyzes the pathway ahead. The USGA and R&A take center stage with plenty at stake for the sport overall.
