In this timely and entertaining focus on one of the great sporting rivalries, Brian Cox provides an insightful overview of the history of the Ryder Cup, from its original inception in 1927 when the USA played the original British team, all the way through to its current carnation of Europe vs. America. Cox is aware of the huge contribution Irish players have made to the European cause down through the years and, in keeping with the setting for this years event, provides detailed player profiles of Ireland's Ryder Cup heroes throughout history. Packed with statistics, little-known historical details, interviews and written in a style that is accessible to the golfing aficionado as well as anyone who raises their head above the bunker only every two years for the Ryder Cup, this book will become essential reading when Golf fever hits Ireland this year.