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M. James Ward
The 30+ year golf journalist is a member of the Golf Writer's Association of America (GWAA) and a past member of the Metropolitan Golf Writer's Association (MGWA). Has played over 2,000 courses globally and has covered the various major golf championships since 1980 for several different outlets. For 17 years served as national course rating panelist for Golf Digest and served for roughly three years in a similar capacity with Golfweek. Lives in the greater New York City metro area. Plays to a 3 handicap and has played in USGA Championships. Favorite motto: "You can print money but you can't print time. Once time is gone it's gone." Make the most of every opportunity to play whenever possible.
Jeff's comments are spot on -- the layout has its moments but they are not consistent enough throughout the entire 18 holes.It's too bad the available golf options for th...
The TPC network of courses is sort of like the higher-end hotel chains one sees in the States. They provide the needed basics -- good conditioning, well rounded amenities...
During my recent visit to Wisconsin -- I returned to see a few courses to refresh my memory. Meadow Valleys is a good addition to the totality of the Destination Kohler g...
The southern portion of Delaware is reminiscent of what one generally sees in Florida. Dead flat terrain with little in term of natural features that standout.The golf co...
When you arrive at the golf course the scenery clearly grabs your attention. The unfortunate part is that the design -- which opened in 1975 -- could certainly benefit fr...
During my coverage of the Ryder Cup matches I had a bit of free time to do some golf course exploring near to Kohler.The thrill in playing West Bend starts with the openi...
During the playing of this year's Ryder Cup matches at Whistling Straits I took the opportunity to stop and see the work of Jack Nicklaus at The Bull at Pinehurst Farms.T...
One of the most vexing of issues for any golf club is when a decision is made to update the layout. This can be an opportunity -- it can also be a minefield too.A number...
This past summer I had the opportunity to return to the Morgan Hoffman golf event held at Arcola CC and I was glad to have had the time to more thoroughly assess the layo...
Those making the pilgrimage to Pinehurst will be sampling a range of courses and after the likes of the famed #2 and the recently updated layout at #4 by Gil Hanse you ca...
Ekwanok is a fascinating course because it ties itself to the development of American golf early in the 20th century and then fast forward to the club's efforts in bringi...
Kudos to the club's leadership in recognizing that having a previously discombobulated layout needed to be rectified. Different design fingerprints only served to muddy t...
Quality location but the golf is fairly straightforward and with the exception of the final series of holes is fairly uneventful. The primary strength of the course rests...
The hiring of Gil Hanse in 2018 to do a complete overhaul of the Lower Course was meant to bring back to life the design elements of the Tillinghast design. The reopening...
The bulk of the comments provided clearly itemize the many wonders in playing this gem Seth Raynor layout. Some have opined it's the best course in the Buckeye State and...
Candidly, I think the name of the course is a bit presumptuous given that there can only be one "national" on Long Island -- ergo, the National Golf Links of American in...
The most immediate dimension when playing CC of Vermont is the isolation you enjoy when playing the course. The amount of acreage allows the golf to take center stage wit...
Those coming to Manchester will love the close proximity of The Equinox to all the engaging elements that make this charming New England community a very special place in...
I have been fortunate to have played the course a few times given the number of key events played in the Badger State over the years.Frankly, the Links Couse is one of th...
Kudos to the club's leadership in realizing the core vision of Donald Ross needed to be resurrected and the insertion of design fingerprints from RTJ, Sr. and Tom Faxio d...
