How did Paul Lawrie decide on the shot that won the 1999 Open at Carnoustie? Who provided the calming influence for "Wild Thing" John Daly at St Andrews in 1995? What did Greg Norman learn from his right-hand-man in 1986 which helped him lift the Claret Jug in 1993? How do you cope with Seve Ballesteros's fiery temperament well enough to help him to three Opens? What is it like being a woman caddie in a man's world? The answers are all here in this selection of untold stories from the Open Championships, related by the caddies who played their part in the winning of the Auld Claret Jug. Fanny Sunesson talks about winning with Nick Faldo at the "Home of Golf", Nick Price gives a touching account of his 1994 victory with his devoted caddie, the late "Squeeky" Medlen, and three different caddies tell of their contributions to Seve Ballesteros' three Open titles.

Winning The Open: How We Did It

Sports & Outdoors

Dabell, Norman

Golf

Mainstream Publishing

<p><div> <div>Ernie Els' dramatic victory at Muirfield 2002 made it one of the most memorable British Open competitions in years. In this volume, Els' caddie Ricci Roberts absorbingly recounts the drama as it unfolded out on the weatherbeaten course, adding to a selection of untold stories spanning four decades, as told by the caddies of previous Open champions. Roberts also discusses his long-standing career as Els' caddie, covering the triumphs of two US Open wins and the Open disappointments that preceded the latest victory. Elsewhere, we learn how Paul Lawrie decided on the shot that won the 1999 Open at Carnoustie, who provided the calming influence for "Wild Thing" John Daly at St Andrews in 1995, and just what Greg Norman learned from his right-hand-man in 1986 which helped him lift the trophy in 1993.</div> </div></p>

Winning the Open: The Caddies' Stories (Mainstream Sport)

How We Won the Ryder Cup: The Caddies' Stories

Mainstream

Here caddies tell of the triumphs and disappointments of Ryder Cup clashes from 1985 to the present. These are the insights and behind-the-scenes stories from the bag-men who were there with the world-famous players. Sam Torrance's caddie recalls the historic putt which gave the first victory over the Americans after 28 years in 1985; Ballesteros' caddie recalls a "different balls" controversy; Bernard Langer's caddie recounts the story of the famous missed five-footer putt which lost the Cup in 1991; and Costantino Rocca's caddie tells of the decisions which helped his man beat Tiger Woods in 1997. Each chapter includes a biography of the caddie and his player, a resume of the match, and a description of the trials and tribulations on the course.

Ballesteros, Seve

One Hand on the Claret Jug: How They Nearly Won the Open

Everyone remembers a winner, especially when victory comes in the oldest major golf championship in the world. But what about the players who got to the brink and then let the ancient trophy slip through their fingers? From Doug Sanders' missed three-footer in 1970 to Monty's brave bid to finally end his major wait in 2005, at last the Open's hard-luck stories can be told. Whose "air-shot" possibly cost him the Open? Why did Tom Watson hit a two-iron at the Road Hole? How could a marshal have cost Bernhard Langer his best chance of winning an Open? Read about those who had one hand on the Claret Jug, but in the end didn't lift it in triumph.

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.

How We Won the Ryder Cup

Mainstream Pub Co Ltd

How We Won the Open: The Caddies' Story

Anaya Publishers Ltd

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Winning The Open: How We Did It

Winning the Open: The Caddies' Stories (Mainstream Sport)

How We Won the Ryder Cup: The Caddies' Stories

How We Won the Ryder Cup: The Caddies' Stories

One Hand on the Claret Jug: How They Nearly Won the Open

How We Won the Ryder Cup: The Caddies' Stories

One Hand on the Claret Jug: How They Nearly Won the Open

How We Won the Ryder Cup

How We Won the Open: The Caddies' Story