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455:The 1969 Ryder Cup that Shocked the World with author Neil Sagebiel
Published 11 years, 6 months ago
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455: In 1969, The Ryder Cup teetered on the brink of irrelevancy, and perhaps being discontinued. But the historic "Concession" offered by Jack Nicklaus to Tony Jacklin on the final hole at Royal Birkdale changed everything. Author Neil Sagebiel returns (#353 & #354) to discuss at length his latest book "Draw In The Dunes: The 1969 Ryder Cup and the Finish That Shocked the World".
This book is now available for purchase or download in our Golfers'Mart at http://smarterpodcasts.com/golfsmarter/golfersmart/featured-books/
See a video replay of the "Concession" from the 69 Ryder Cup on our blog.
Also in this episode, host Fred Greene talks about his harrowing experience and escape from Hurricane Odile in Los Cabos, Mexico, and his remarkable round of golf upon his return. A news story about his “Odile Ordeal” is also on the blog.
If you're thinking about taking advantage of the exclusive discount on a new Game Golf (#450 & #451) only offered to Golf Smarter Members, the 10% discount has been extended to November 1. Click on the Game Golf ad at http://GolfSmarter.com and use the checkout code "golfsmarter" to secure your discount.
Please welcome our new host of Golf Smarter, Josh Karp! Fred has retired from his work life, including the podcast, and will be working on his game with more intention than ever. If you have a question for either Josh or Fred, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write to Josh at karpj2323@mac.com or Fred at golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com.
This book is now available for purchase or download in our Golfers'Mart at http://smarterpodcasts.com/golfsmarter/golfersmart/featured-books/
See a video replay of the "Concession" from the 69 Ryder Cup on our blog.
Also in this episode, host Fred Greene talks about his harrowing experience and escape from Hurricane Odile in Los Cabos, Mexico, and his remarkable round of golf upon his return. A news story about his “Odile Ordeal” is also on the blog.
If you're thinking about taking advantage of the exclusive discount on a new Game Golf (#450 & #451) only offered to Golf Smarter Members, the 10% discount has been extended to November 1. Click on the Game Golf ad at http://GolfSmarter.com and use the checkout code "golfsmarter" to secure your discount.
Please welcome our new host of Golf Smarter, Josh Karp! Fred has retired from his work life, including the podcast, and will be working on his game with more intention than ever. If you have a question for either Josh or Fred, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write to Josh at karpj2323@mac.com or Fred at golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com.