Golf Journalist
Kailash Vaviya is a Golf Journalist at EssentiallySports, covering both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. His reporting spans major championship contention, player performance, and the ongoing tensions between the two circuits, from the financial pressures LIV players face to the tour politics shaping where careers go. He has followed golf closely since his college years, and that long-running familiarity informs how he covers the game, placing week-to-week results within the bigger structural stories around them.
Before joining EssentiallySports, Kailash wrote for Comic Book Resources (CBR) and Forbes, where he developed a research-driven approach to sports and media reporting. He brings that same attention to accuracy and structure to his golf work, with particular depth on the business and political side of the professional game alongside the competitive storylines that define each tournament week.
‘Didn’t Know If I Could Swing Again’: Pro Shares Chilling Details of His Near-Fatal Elevator Accident
DP World Tour pro revisits his terrifying three-story elevator fall, revealing his struggles and hopes for a return to professional golf.
Rory McIlroy Sacrificed His Caddie to Save a Friend, but a Later Revelation Painted a Different Picture
Rory McIlroy said he split with his caddie to save their friendship, but later revelations about their silence told a different story.
“Lot of Guys Do It”: Brooks Koepka Lifts Lid on PGA Tour Pros Getting Away With Cheating
Brooks Koepka reveals how PGA Tour players allegedly improve their lies but get away with cheating because of a lack of evidence.
3x PGA Tour Winner Ben Griffin Opens Up on Two-Year Knee Battle After Undergoing Medical Procedure
Ben Griffin opens up about his two-year left-knee battle, PRP and hyaluronic acid injections, and his impressive return at the Mexico Open.
‘Could Be Others’: Augusta National Chairman Signals Potential Change to Masters Invite List
Augusta National chairman hints at expanding the Masters’ six-event national-open qualification pathway, opening new possibilities.
Ben Hogan Questioned Him, Refused to Name Him, and Arnold Palmer Remembered
Arnold Palmer recalled how Ben Hogan questioned his place at the Masters and rarely called him by name, but their story ended in friendship.
Inside John Daly’s RV Where He Used to Sleep Even at Home: Golf Legend’s Unique Lifestyle Explored
Explore inside John Daly’s RV, where the golf legend preferred sleeping even at home, and discover the comforts, memorabilia, and lifestyle.
‘Beat You Badly’: Scottie Scheffler’s True Character Emerges in Former Junior-Golf Opponent’s Story
Scottie Scheffler’s junior-golf opponent recalls a defeat that revealed the ruthless competitive streak the World No. 1 still carries today.
Wyndham Clark Demands Major PGA Tour Change as Global Golf Expands Its Reach
Wyndham Clark urges the PGA Tour to add more international events, citing his love for playing in Mexico, Europe, and other destinations.
“It’s Important To Tiger”: Tiger Woods’ U.S. Senior Open Hopes Get Intriguing Update From USGA Official
Tiger Woods could target a historic USGA title at the US Senior Open as USGA's Chief Championships Officer shares an intriguing prediction.
Phil Mickelson’s Ex-Caddie Lands New PGA Tour Gig After LIV Golf Exit
Phil Mickelson’s former caddie returns to the PGA Tour, joining Ryder Cup star and three-time PGA Tour winner ahead of the 2026 Mexico Open.
Golf Course Offers $5,000 Bounty After Video Captures Late-Night Vandalism
Turkeyfoot Lake Golf Links offers a bounty after video reportedly captures turf vandalism, as police work to identify those responsible.
