"This is a wonderfully engaging and accessible listen, full of hopeful and positive ideas for these challenging times." David McWilliams

ABOUT THE AUDIOBOOK

Part memoir, part philosophical reflection, part mentoring conversation, Reflections on a Golden Ball invites us not to chase perfection, but to better understand the forces already at work in our own lives.

From small-town beginnings in Athy, County Kildare, to the global stage of elite professional golf, Donal Casey reflects on leadership, self-confidence, wealth, sport and the formative narratives that shape each of our journeys. Set against the backdrop of Ireland's transformation over the past fifty years, these reflections explore the interplay be-tween randomness, self-belief and choice.

This is not a formula for success. Rather, it is a thoughtful and personal exploration of how lives unfold and how reflection itself may be our most reliable guide.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Born in Athy, County Kildare, Donal Casey began his career with Irish Life, qualifying as an actuary in 1991. He went on to serve as CEO of Irish Life Corporate Business from 1999 to 2007, before a period with Aon Ireland.

In 2013 he was appointed CEO of Rory McIlroy Inc., working at the heart of global professional sport for the following decade.

In 2023, aged fifty-five, Donal began a new chapter as a writer and mentor. He lives in Lucan, County Dublin, with his wife, Sue, and their two children, Ciara and Seán.