Duel in the Sun: Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus in the Battle of Turnberry

The British Open, or the Open Championship as it's known outside the United States, is believed to be the most challenging tournament in professional golf. There was no greater Open than in 1977 at Turnberry on Scotland's southwest coast, when Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus battled over the last thirty-six holes with Watson winning with a closing birdie. Drawing on interviews with participants, caddies, journalists, and spectators, Michael Corcoran brings the drama of this historic Open Championship to vivid life. Along with a revealing retelling of the '77 Open, Corcoran delivers an evocative historical overview of the Open and the tradition it represents.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Bison
Published: 03/01/2005
ISBN: 9780803264519
Pages: 215
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 8.96h x 6.14w x 0.47d