The Ryder Cup - Hardcover

Chris Hawkes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1780977999 ISBN 13: 9781780977997

Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd, 2016

Synopsis

The Ryder Cup is one of the world's most prestigious sporting contests. Fiercely fought every two years, it uniquely pits teams from two golfing giants - Europe and the USA - against each other in a sport that is more usually associated with individual play. But this is no exhibition match - nothing short of glory and national pride is at stake. The best players from both sides of the Atlantic fight for a place on their respective teams and team captaincy is a major responsibility. This beautifully illustrated book tells the full story of this great tournament, from its humble beginnings in 1927 when Great Britain played the USA for a trophy provided by seed merchant Samuel Ryder, to the post-war dominance of the US team, to the introduction of European golfers into what had been the GB and Ireland team in the late 1970s, to the titanic, see-saw struggles of the modern day. It looks at each of the Ryder Cups, and features the great players, pairings, captains and courses along the way. A book for sports fans everywhere, The Ryder Cup is the definitive history chronicling the prestige of this global sporting event.

About this title

Review:

"The beautifully illustrated book ... for sports fans everywhere." - Golf Empire --Golf Empire

About the Author:

Chris Hawkes is a respected sports writer and keen golfer who has specialised in sports publishing for almost 20 years. A former professional sportsman, he has co-written The Complete Encyclopedia of Golf as well as a number of other books in conjunction with prestigious sports bodies such as the International Rugby Board. He has also worked as a sports analyst on radio and television in the UK. He lives in London. Nick Callow is a highly respected sports journalist who has reported on virtually every major sport around the world for more than 20 years. As well as writing for almost every major British newspaper, he is now joint Managing Director and Editorial Director of the world-renowned Hayters Teamwork Sports Agency, based in north London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1780977999
• ISBN 13: 9781780977997
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 256