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US Open for All: Golf’s Ultimate Meritocracy

US Open for All: Golf’s Ultimate Meritocracy
From left to right, Roberto Diaz, James Nicholas, Chris Gotterup, and Benjamin James. Courtesy of MGA
M. James Ward
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SUMMIT, N.J.—Among golf’s four major championships, only the U.S. Open and The Open Championship provide a pathway for someone to come out of the shadows, demonstrate their golf skills, and earn one of the coveted spots in the final field.

M. James Ward
M. James Ward
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Ward is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and Met Golf Writers Association. He has covered over 100 major championships and 12 Ryder Cup Matches. His golf acumen extends to architecture/travel, equipment, apparel, and general interest stories as well as in-depth interviews with the leading participants and influencers in the sport.