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The Slam: Peter Dawson on his short but historic Ryder Cup career
The Slam: Peter Dawson on his short but historic Ryder Cup career
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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Sep 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Quiz question: Who was the first left-hander to play in the Ryder Cup? Nope, it was Peter Dawson in 1977.
Indeed Peter is the only left-handed player to represent GB&I, or Europe as it is now, and over the next 40 minutes or so, Peter discusses his short but historic involvement in the biennial competition as one of many British and Irish players who saw their Ryder Cup careers extinguished by the addition of European stars.
Peter also explains how he fluked his way into a golf career before giving us a fascinating insight into being a tour pro in the 1970s – which many people consider the golden age of tour golf. And given the players we discuss, it's difficult to argue with that assessment.
Make sure you stick around for the stories involving Tom Watson and Nick Faldo.
Enjoy.
Indeed Peter is the only left-handed player to represent GB&I, or Europe as it is now, and over the next 40 minutes or so, Peter discusses his short but historic involvement in the biennial competition as one of many British and Irish players who saw their Ryder Cup careers extinguished by the addition of European stars.
Peter also explains how he fluked his way into a golf career before giving us a fascinating insight into being a tour pro in the 1970s – which many people consider the golden age of tour golf. And given the players we discuss, it's difficult to argue with that assessment.
Make sure you stick around for the stories involving Tom Watson and Nick Faldo.
Enjoy.
Released:
Sep 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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