 |
In the last few decades, the American Ryder Cup teams have usually been soundly whacked by the European team. The one notable exception is the 2008 Ryder where the USA team was captained by Paul Azinger who is probably most memorable for being a thorn in Seve Ballesteros' side when he played the Ryder. In my opinion, most USA captains have done little that's been effective to prepare the golfers chosen to be a "team." But, Azinger decided that he would plan how to organize these disparate individuals to build a team that was united, focused, and ready to win. With 12 players, he decided to use a method used by SEAL teams: build "pods" of like minded individuals to focus each golfer on a common goal. this book delineates how he followed through on this idea and how it was successful for him. It's not a long book, not a difficult read, but it's very compelling especially as he narrates the 3 days of the tournament and how the USA won this time. The ideas he puts forth here can probably be implemented in the real world, also, and that's where your mind can explore the "what if" possibilities. It's an enjoyable narrative and I can only wish that, maybe, someone had given a copy of this to the most recent Ryder Cup captain, Zach Johnson, who seemed to be a total bonehead being a Ryder Cup captain. I can only hope that Zinger might get another chance at being a captain as he followed through on his plan, winning the battle, and could probably win again.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Books
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on Books
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like
