The Ryder Cup: A History

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Covering the spirited early years of the Ryder Cup in the 1920s - when the British Isles versus the USA was a regularly one-sided affair - the inclusion of Europe in 1979, and the gladiatorial clashes since, this is an authoritative and up to date chronicle of this fascinating tournament. Critchley recounts the charismatic captaincy of Tony Jacklin, the cavalier brilliance of Seve Ballesteros and, against all odds, the triumph for Europe on American soil, first achieved in 1987 at Muirfield Village, Ohio. With approximately one billion people watching the 2010 Ryder Cup, the popularity of the biennial contest has never been greater, and this new history is the perfect 19th-hole companion.

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'This well-researched book offers a historical but entertaining account of the Cup ... shedding a fresh light on the story of the games most celebrated event.' -- National Club Golfer
'An authoritative, up-to-date chronicle' -- Golftoday.com

Author Bio

Bruce Critchley played for Great Britain and Ireland against the USA in the Walker Cup and has commentated on golf tournaments for the last 25 years, on the BBC and as the leading golf commentator on Sky, for whom he will cover the 2010 Cup. Colin Montgomerie has been Europe's undisputed leading golfer over the last 15 years, playing in eight Ryder Cups and never losing a singles match. He will captain Europe in their quest to win back the trophy at Celtic Manor in 2010.