455:The 1969 Ryder Cup that Shocked the World with author Neil Sagebiel

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Josh Karp

Golf, Sports, Society & Culture

4.3 • 577 Ratings

🗓️ 23 September 2014

⏱️ 42 minutes

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455: In 1969, The Ryder Cup teetered on the brink of irrelevancy, and perhaps being discontinued. But the historic "Concession" offered by Jack Nicklaus to Tony Jacklin on the final hole at Royal Birkdale changed everything. Author Neil Sagebiel returns (#353 & #354) to discuss at length his latest book "Draw In The Dunes: The 1969 Ryder Cup and the Finish That Shocked the World". This is less than half of the complete interview with Neil. Get the full episode by joining Golf Smarter for Members Only, or purchase this and other Members Only shows right now for only $1.99 in our Golfers’Mart at http://smarterpodcasts.com/golfsmarter/golfersmart/individual-episodes/This book is now available for purchase or download in our Golfers'Mart at http://smarterpodcasts.com/golfsmarter/golfersmart/featured-books/See a video replay of the "Concession" from the 69 Ryder Cup on our blog.Also in this episode, host Fred Greene talks about his harrowing experience and escape from Hurricane Odile in Los Cabos, Mexico, and his remarkable round of golf upon his return. A news story about his “Odile Ordeal” is also on the blog. If you're thinking about taking advantage of the exclusive discount on a new Game Golf (#450 & #451) only offered to Golf Smarter Members, the discount has been extended to November 1. Get details on how to secure your discount in this week’s Members Only episode. Click on the Game Golf ad at http://GolfSmarter.com to learn how this product will lower your scores, improve your game, and increase your enjoyment like it’s done for Fred!For exclusive content and first access check out Corrected Mistakes on Substack: https://substack.com/@correctedmistake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Golf Smarter Number 455, published on September 23, 2014, is brought to you by Our Golfers Mart.
0:08.3	The Rider Cup is happening this weekend, and a new book about one of the most shocking and memorable Rider Cup weekends is the topic of this show.
0:17.0	This free conversation with author Neil Saga Bell on his new book, Draw in the Dunes,
0:22.4	the 1969 Ryder Cup, and the finish that shocked the world.
0:26.8	It's about 30 minutes long.
0:28.6	But the complete and compelling unedited members-only episode is well over an hour.
0:35.0	If you're a golf history fan, then you're well aware of the concession.
0:40.8	Well, during the members-only version, we get into details on the origins of the
0:45.0	Ryder Cup, the makeup and personalities of the 1969 teams, and how all the matches that weekend
0:51.9	finished. I've posted a video of the historic concession on our blog,
0:56.9	but there's so much more to the story that made it remarkable.
1:00.7	To take advantage of hearing the entire show,
1:03.4	be part of our global community of golfers who've joined Golf Smarter for Members Only.
1:08.4	These listeners receive a complete, unedited episode every week.
1:13.0	They have access to our entire archives and gain access to exclusive discounts like the one we're featuring right now for Game Golf.
1:21.0	But if you're not sure about joining just yet, that's fine.
1:24.7	But get this member's only episode right now for only $1.99 in our golfersmart at
1:30.5	gulfsmarter.com. Smarterpodcasts.com delivering sound advice.
1:38.6	The 1969 Ryder Cup finish that shocked the world with author Neil Saga Bell.
1:43.4	This is Golf Smarter.
1:45.8	Sharing tips and insights from golfers and golf professionals to help lower your score. It's
1:51.9	worked for your host, Fred Green. Welcome back to the Golf Smarter podcast, Neil. It's good to be
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