Opinion & Editorial

Jun 10, 20224 min read

Review -- The Phantom of the Open

Maurice Flitcroft was a shipyard crane operator from Barrow-in-Furness, when he caught the “golf bug” and the idea of competing in the Open.

Wisdom & Wellness – A Small Sampling from the Golf Gods

Cara E. Kilagallen

Jun 7, 20222 min read

Wisdom & Wellness – A Small Sampling from the Golf Gods

Golf has become recognized as one of the most beneficial recreational activities in promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Cara E. Kilagallen

Apr 4, 20224 min read

Review -- The Golfer's Wife

Janet Thompson sets out to write a nonfiction narrative that blends biography with her own autobiographical account of learning the game . .

Cara E. Kilagallen

Mar 23, 20223 min read

Golf — Memories and Mindfulness

Finding solace on the golf course is often a commonly shared experience by many. Cara Kilgallen shares her experiences.

Courtesy on the Course — The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Cara E. Kilagallen

Jan 12, 20224 min read

Courtesy on the Course — The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Cara shares her experience and tips on Golf Etiquette and its unwritten rules that benefit everyone when it comes to enjoying Golf.

Comedy on the Course & Laughter on the Links

Cara E. Kilagallen

Dec 19, 20213 min read

Comedy on the Course & Laughter on the Links

Our featured writer shares her thoughts on humour and its role in Golf, including how they go together -- hand in hand!

Staying the Course: Mulligans, Marriage, & Motherhood

Cara E. Kilagallen

Nov 8, 20213 min read

Staying the Course: Mulligans, Marriage, & Motherhood

Golf becomes a metaphor for daily living as new mother Cara Kilgallen shares her experiences of life imitating golf.

D.T. Maida

Oct 5, 20212 min read

Golf Meets Literature

We are pleased to introduce Professor of English, Cara Killgallen who joins us as a regular feature writer.

Liesbeth Pauwels

Aug 22, 20213 min read

Mentally Tough and Mentally Strong.

Everyone has setbacks & challenges. In my opinion, this is what top athletes have to do – hold your ground if your swing or confidence waver

Janice M. Daef

Aug 15, 20215 min read

Love Letter from the Philippines

More than 2 years of playing golf, have made a big difference in my life. The challenges and fun I found in golf is something fulfilling.

Playing Through Covid, Coming back from Covid, & the Grip of Golf

Cara E. Kilagallen

Jul 30, 20214 min read

Playing Through Covid, Coming back from Covid, & the Grip of Golf

When the world shut down in March 2020 . . . I turned to my husband and asked, “Will the golf courses remain open?"

Opinion - One Reader’s Love Affair with Golf

Jayson M.

May 9, 20213 min read

Opinion - One Reader’s Love Affair with Golf

Since playing this sport, I’ve come to see firsthand the tremendous benefits golf has contributed to my well-being.

An Open Letter to club leaders, teaching professionals and policy makers.

Liesbeth Pauwels

Mar 15, 20215 min read

An Open Letter to club leaders, teaching professionals and policy makers.

The way (Bryson) DeChambeau won at th . . . explains it all. He's showing what's possible if you train and think like an athlete.

Aronimink – The Unsung Hero of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

D.T. Maida

Oct 15, 20206 min read

Aronimink – The Unsung Hero of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

Perhaps the greatest testament to how Aronimink was both tough, but fair was demonstrated in the final round.

AIG – Brooke Henderson Plotting a New Strategy

D.T. Maida

Aug 17, 20205 min read

AIG – Brooke Henderson Plotting a New Strategy

One of the criticisms of Henderson before was that she was playing too much; ... not taking advantage of a reduced schedule...(to prepare).

D.T. Maida

Aug 2, 20207 min read

Lydia Ko – Back In the Public Eye Again

"Your golf swing may come and go, but your family and friends, the people who care about you, will love you no matter what you shoot"

The Tiger Slam — The Greatest Achievement in All of Sports?

World of Golf Staff

May 31, 202011 min read

The Tiger Slam — The Greatest Achievement in All of Sports?

Is the Tiger Slam of 2000-2001 the greatest individual accomplishment in a single season? We review the contenders and share our answer.

D.T. Maida

May 5, 20203 min read

In Defence of Golf

Misinformed public policy discussion has a negative impact on golf as a recreational activity. We look at how golf is so much more.

D.T. Maida

Mar 14, 20201 min read

Welcome to the World of Golf

Do you enjoy golf? Are you interested in learning more? No sport can be played for life like golf and World of Golf has you covered - join

D.T. Maida

Mar 14, 20205 min read

Golf in 2020

Golf has many rich traditions that survive ... connecting golfers of today with its Scottish roots. But golf today has new challenges.