To the Fairway Born: The Autobiography

Overview

The highs and lows of one of Britain's best-loved golfers are chronicled in Sandy Lyle's memoir. As legendary golfers Faldo and Ballesteros have said, he had "the greatest God-given talent in history" and in 1985 he became the first Briton in 16 years to win the Open. Three years later he was the first British player ever to clinch the Masters, playing one of the most famous shots of all time to secure victory. But at the height of Lyle's success, his swing began to fail but his refusal to give up earned him admiration and respect from the golfing public. This story is one of classic sporting moments, golfing genius, and gritty determination to battle back to the top.