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World Championships
After a very successful visit to the NALG Championships in the USA in 1976, to which a party from Australia comprising 68 people attended, it was decided that the Leftie organisations should be linked internationally. Through the efforts of Doug Crosby (NSW President at that time and current patron of NALGA) and Terry Lennox (NSW Secretary), the first international left handed tournament was organised in Sydney in March 1987. The event was a huge success with 130 coming from the USA and Canada, and competitors from all Divisions in Australia.
The World Association of Left Handed Golfers normally conducts a World Championship event usually every two years
General information on Lefties World Championships can be obtained by clicking on the following link www.walg.org
World Championships 2022
After 2 postponements due to COVID, the World Championships were hosted by the French Association in Paris.
Cec Bailey provided the following report on the event.
"The 27th WALG tournament took place in Paris France on August 7 – 12. Our WALG president Richard Davidson opened the tournament in typical fashion with the participants being very happy to be in Paris after 2 years of cancellations due to COVID and travel restrictions.
The number of participants was down on previous years, the last WALG tournament being held in Germany in 2018 with over 200 competitors.This year we had approximately 145 players which included 66 French players. There were no Japanese , Chinese, Koreans or Scots. There were only 5 Americans and 7 Australians – Peter Nolan (Qld), George Kotaridis (Vic), Leigh Greening (Vic), Cec Bailey (Vic), John Longmire (Royal Canberra) Brian Hanrahan (Bowral) and Gary Napper from Mt Coolum in Queensland.
Dominique Lacan and his team put on a wonderful tournament and the 4 courses were fantastic courses to play. We stayed at the Hotel Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel which was a wonderful experience. The four courses were Golf du RCF La Boulie, Golf de Saint Cloud, Golf International de Roissy and Golf de Courson each offering a different challenge with traditional and modern course design. My favourite course was Saint Cloud which is a very old private members course with two 18-hole courses in the immediate vicinity of Paris. There is a magnificent view of the Eiffel Tower and greater Paris from the 8th hole of the Green Course.
Of the 7 Australians, 5 were in the Super Seniors Division (+70y/o) and 2 were in the Senior Division (+60 y/o) – George Kotaridis. and John Longmire finishing 8th and 11th respectively in Flight one.
Of the 5 in the Super Seniors Division (Only 2 Flights), Leigh Greening. finished 5th, Cec Bailey. finished 11th, Garry Napper finished 12 and Peter Nolan. 14th in Flight 1.
In Flight 2 of S.S. Brian Hanrahan finished 1st with 374 (98,88, 91,97) to win by 2 shots. Congratulations to Brian.
The Super Seniors was won by Calvin Pfrogner (USA) on 295(73,74,73,75) 15 shots ahead of Joseph Brogden of USA. Consequently, the USA won the Doug Crosby Trophy on 934, 6 shots ahead of Germany. Australia finished 6th out of 10 countries.
The Open Division (3 Flights) was won by Raffaele Positano from Switzerland on 313(75,80, 83,75) one shot clear of Jose David Morralysegura of France.
Although there were no Australian ladies competing, our friend from Uganda, Gloria Mbaguta finished 4th behind Sophie-Charlott Hempel on 301(70,75,77,79).
All in all, we had a wonderful time in a very warm Paris. More comprehensive results and photos can be found on the WALG website ww.walg.org and click on “The 27th Championship Paris- France -2020” logo."
After 2 postponements due to COVID, the World Championships were hosted by the French Association in Paris.
Cec Bailey provided the following report on the event.
"The 27th WALG tournament took place in Paris France on August 7 – 12. Our WALG president Richard Davidson opened the tournament in typical fashion with the participants being very happy to be in Paris after 2 years of cancellations due to COVID and travel restrictions.
The number of participants was down on previous years, the last WALG tournament being held in Germany in 2018 with over 200 competitors.This year we had approximately 145 players which included 66 French players. There were no Japanese , Chinese, Koreans or Scots. There were only 5 Americans and 7 Australians – Peter Nolan (Qld), George Kotaridis (Vic), Leigh Greening (Vic), Cec Bailey (Vic), John Longmire (Royal Canberra) Brian Hanrahan (Bowral) and Gary Napper from Mt Coolum in Queensland.
Dominique Lacan and his team put on a wonderful tournament and the 4 courses were fantastic courses to play. We stayed at the Hotel Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel which was a wonderful experience. The four courses were Golf du RCF La Boulie, Golf de Saint Cloud, Golf International de Roissy and Golf de Courson each offering a different challenge with traditional and modern course design. My favourite course was Saint Cloud which is a very old private members course with two 18-hole courses in the immediate vicinity of Paris. There is a magnificent view of the Eiffel Tower and greater Paris from the 8th hole of the Green Course.
Of the 7 Australians, 5 were in the Super Seniors Division (+70y/o) and 2 were in the Senior Division (+60 y/o) – George Kotaridis. and John Longmire finishing 8th and 11th respectively in Flight one.
Of the 5 in the Super Seniors Division (Only 2 Flights), Leigh Greening. finished 5th, Cec Bailey. finished 11th, Garry Napper finished 12 and Peter Nolan. 14th in Flight 1.
In Flight 2 of S.S. Brian Hanrahan finished 1st with 374 (98,88, 91,97) to win by 2 shots. Congratulations to Brian.
The Super Seniors was won by Calvin Pfrogner (USA) on 295(73,74,73,75) 15 shots ahead of Joseph Brogden of USA. Consequently, the USA won the Doug Crosby Trophy on 934, 6 shots ahead of Germany. Australia finished 6th out of 10 countries.
The Open Division (3 Flights) was won by Raffaele Positano from Switzerland on 313(75,80, 83,75) one shot clear of Jose David Morralysegura of France.
Although there were no Australian ladies competing, our friend from Uganda, Gloria Mbaguta finished 4th behind Sophie-Charlott Hempel on 301(70,75,77,79).
All in all, we had a wonderful time in a very warm Paris. More comprehensive results and photos can be found on the WALG website ww.walg.org and click on “The 27th Championship Paris- France -2020” logo."
Upcoming World Championships 2024
The 28th World Championship will be held in Danang, Vietnam in April 2024.
The 2024 World Championship will be held in Danang, Vietnam 7 – 13 April. Danang is a world recognised golf destination with world class courses. The golf courses for this tournament include Montgomerie Links Course, BRG Danang Golf – Norman Course, Ba Na Hills Golf Course and Hoiana Shores Golf Course.
Further information on the Tournament, will be included in a dedicated Tournament website, which is anticipated being available by mid-February 2023. The website will include information on the Golf courses, accommodation options, and an online facility on How to Enter the Tournament. A link to the website will be posted as soon as it goes live.
The 28th World Championship will be held in Danang, Vietnam in April 2024.
The 2024 World Championship will be held in Danang, Vietnam 7 – 13 April. Danang is a world recognised golf destination with world class courses. The golf courses for this tournament include Montgomerie Links Course, BRG Danang Golf – Norman Course, Ba Na Hills Golf Course and Hoiana Shores Golf Course.
Further information on the Tournament, will be included in a dedicated Tournament website, which is anticipated being available by mid-February 2023. The website will include information on the Golf courses, accommodation options, and an online facility on How to Enter the Tournament. A link to the website will be posted as soon as it goes live.