An autobiography of one of the world of golf's great enigmas - Sandy Lyle. Arguably the world's best player at the age of 30, he then lost his game, and achieved only 3 further victories during what should have been the prime of his career.
This book charts the rise to the pinnacle of his ... Read review
Advantages: Provides insights into his rise to be one of the world's top golfers Disadvantages: Could have gone into more detail regarding Sandy's fall from the top of world golf
...This book charts the rise to the pinnacle of his career, his victory in the 1988 US Masters, and also provides insights into his family's background in the game, and the less glamourous side of the life of the professional golfer in the late 1970's.
What is particularly touching is the description of the very loving relationship with his father, and how he encouraged and guided Sandy to the top of the sport without ever inflicting pressure ... ...have added to the book if this period of Sandy's life had been covered in greater detail.
In conclusion, an interesting read which leaves you with the impression of Sandy Lyle being a genuinely decent man, who deserved more from the talent he was blessed with. ... more
An autobiography of one of the world of golf's great enigmas - Sandy Lyle. Arguably the world's best player at the age of 30, he then lost his game, and achieved only 3 further victories during what should have been the prime of his career. This book charts the rise to the pinnacle of his career, his victory in the 1988 US Masters, and also provides insights into his family's background in the game, and the less glamourous side of the life of the professional golfer in the late 1970's. What is particularly touching is the description of the very loving relationship with his father, and how he encouraged and guided Sandy to the top of the sport without ever inflicting pressure as some parents of prominent sportsman have. My one criticism of the book would be how the decline in Sandy's career post 1988 was covered too briefly. Here was a man who was the world's best, and within 12 months he was a journeyman professional. It would have added to the book if this period of Sandy's life had been covered in greater detail. In conclusion, an interesting read which leaves you with the impression of Sandy Lyle being a genuinely decent man, who deserved more from the talent he was blessed with.
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Author
Sandy Lyle
Title
To the Fairway Born
Genre
Biography
Type
Non-Fiction
ISBN
755314719
EAN
9780755314713
Manufacturer's product description
Sandy Lyle is one of Britain's best-loved golfers. As both Faldo and Ballesteros have commented, he had 'the greatest God-given talent in history' and in 1985 he became the first Briton for 16 years to win the Open. Three years later he was the first British player ever to win the Masters, playing one of the most famous shots of all time to secure victory. At the height of Lyle's success, his swing began to fail. He refused to give up, earning him huge admiration and respect from the golfing public. In 2005 he showed he still has the talent to compete, when he went into the final round of the Open very much in contention, six behind Tiger Woods. Lyle's story is one of classic sporting moments, golfing genius and gritty determination to battle back to the top, told with his natural charm and wit.
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