About the…

The World Association of Left-handed Golfers (WALG) formed in March 1979 when an international competition was held in Sydney Australia. The event was organised by Doug Crosby and Terry Lennox following a visit by Australian Left-handers to contest the US Nationals in California in 1976. From talks during this event it was decided that international events could be run successfully.

To date there has been 17 World Championships hosted in the following countries: Australia, USA, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Taiwan, New Zealand, USA, England, Japan, Australia, Germany and Spain.

Representatives from the following Countries have competed: Australia, England, Scotland, Canada, U.S.A., New Zealand, Japan, Taiwan, Finland, Sweden, France, Germany, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Switzerland, South Africa and Hong Kong.

The World Championship is decided over four rounds of stroke play. In addition to the World Champion, separate divisions are held for Seniors Champion (over 55) which commenced in 1981. Ladies Champion which commenced in 1993 and Super Seniors Champion (over 70) which commenced in 2002.

During the World Championship a teams event is conducted, consisting of four members from each Country automatically selected and the lowest three scores each day are totaled. The winning country is awarded the Doug Crosby World Cup. This event commenced in 1988.

In Spain 2002 a Ten Time Participation award commenced. Those members who have played in ten or more World Championship are awarded a gold lapel badge.

The object of WALG is to promote, encourage and foster the game of golf, in particular left-handed golf, throughout the world.