How We Won the Ryder Cup: The Caddies' Stories

by N Dabell (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $3.25

  The Ryder Cup battle between Europe and the USA is one of the biggest events in the golfing calendar and in 2006, the former underdogs showed they are now the dominant force in the biennial matches. It was another marvellous example of teamwork, and the caddies have played no small part in Europe overcoming the odds. The players hit the shots; their trusty caddies share the hopes, the glory and, occasionally, the misery. What was it like being beside Sam Torrance when he holed the winning putt and shed his tears on that historic moment at The Belfry in 1985? Fast forward to 2006 and a highly emotional appearance by Darren Clarke. What was it like being by his side? What was the story behind Colin Montgomerie's right-hand-man returning to his bag to help lay to rest the ghost of 1999? How do you cope when Seve Ballesteros is in full cry against the 'old enemy', especially when you are an American yourself? In 1991, a spike mark cost Europe the tournament, but what really happened behind the ropes? Who knew his man had a vision he would beat Tiger Woods in 1997 - and saw it come true? What was it like witnessing those awful scenes at Brookline up close and personal in 1999? Who knew exactly which line to take when Paul McGinley sank his memorable winning putt in 2002? How We Won the Ryder Cup covers all the drama that has unfolded in the competition over the years and includes the action from the 2006 tournament at The K Club, County Kildare in Ireland, which saw Europe storm to a third successive victory.

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  Paperback
  2003

  $3.25

  This is the story of the triumphs and disappointments of Ryder Cup clashes since 1985, as told by the caddies involved. It forms a collection of insights and behind-the-scenes accounts by the bag-men who have accompanied the world's top players in the competition over the past 17 years, culminating in the thrilling European win at the Belfry in September 2002. Among the many commentators on the 2002 Cup clash, Paul McGinley's caddie talks of his experience and recounts how the Irishman needed just half a point in his match with Jim Furyk to secure the Cup for Europe. Despite trailing for most of this match, he holed a putt from 11 feet at the 18th to ensure defeat for the Americans. Elsewhere in the book, Sam Torrence's caddie describes the historic putt in 1985 which gave Europe its first victory over the US for 28 years, Seve Ballesteros' caddie recollects the different balls controversy of 1991 and Bernard Langer's caddie gives the lowdown on the missed five-foot putt which lost the Cup that year.

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  Hardcover
  1997

  $4.24

  An account of the triumphs and disappointments of Ryder Cup clashes during the period 1985-1995 as witnessed by the caddies who accompanied the world-famous golfers.