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David Feherty's Totally Subjective History of The Ryder Cup
Written by David Feherty
Miscellaneous contribution by James A. Frank
July 2004
978-1-59071-032-6 (1-59071032-0)
368 pages, 8-1/2 x 10
About this Book
"As hard-bitten as we all get, the Ryder Cup is still the measure
of intestinal fortitude." -- David Feherty, 1991
What began in 1927 as a friendly competition between best golfers
from the United States and Great Britain has evolved into the most
action- packed, gut-wrenching, and nail-biting event in the game--
and possibly in all of sports. For three days every two years, twenty-four
of the world's best battle both as partners and as individuals, vying
not for prize money but for national pride. It is an experience that
makes them weak in the knees, and more than one grizzled veteran has
admitted to spending the moments before teeing off exorcising his
demons into the toilet.
This "history" of the game's most exciting tournament looks
beyond the team lineups and final scores to uncover the personalities
and stories that made every playing of the biennial matches a war
of wits. From the practical jokes in the locker rooms to the strategic
decisions that won (and lost) crucial matches, Feherty-- who played
on the 1991 Ryder Cup team for Europe-- provides an insight and an
outlook that no one else can match. Or would dare try.
About this Author
Upon his retirement from professional golf in 1997, David Feherty
has been a mainstay throughout the PGA golf season on CBS Sports as
an on-course personality and commentator. Feherty also writes golf's
most popularcolumn, "Sidespin," for Golf Magazine. In addition,
he writes a biweekly column for Golfonline.com, the most popular golf
website. A major draw at clinics and speaking engagements throughout
the year, Feherty has been called "The Class Clown of Commentary",
and "Golf's Ultimate Wise Guy." Feherty enjoyed a very successful
professional career with ten victories on the European Tour, over
$3 million won in prize money, and an appearance on the European Ryder
Cup Team in 1991. Born and raised in Ireland, he now lives in Irving,
Texas with his wife Anita and their five children, Erin, Rory, Shey,
Karl, and Fred.
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