Book description
Colin Montgomerie is a golfing legend. Europe's number one golfer for
an unparalleled seven years in a row, he is equally renowned as a player
of great emotion, a man who played with his heart and often his temper
as well as he did with his clubs. Yet, throughout all his success, his
diligence and unique talent, one triumph has evaded him: he has never
won a major title, twice losing in the play-offs.
The son of a keen Scottish golfing family, Colin was already showing
his prodigious talent as a small boy. His love of the game burned
strong, but his family insisted he complete his education, so Colin
found himself in America studying for a management degree. He returned
to the love of his life and turned professional in 1987, beginning a
truly remarkable career. In his early years, Monty was as famous for his
fiery temperament as he was for his ability. He worked long and hard,
training himself to keep his volatile side in check, all the while
developing and improving his game with spectacular results.
Montgomerie's autobiography is the story of a prodigious talent and
complex personality who, at 47, is still determined to add to his
already impressive achievements. It is about one of the greatest golfing
characters in the world trying to achieve the necessary personal and
professional balance. And it is about the hero of the Ryder Cup - five
times a winner, culminating in victory as team captain and the
unforgettable scenes at Celtic Manor in October 2010. Born in Glasgow
in 1963, Colin Montgomerie has been one of the outstanding golfers of
his generation, and a natural leader, culminating in the triumph of the
European Ryder Cup team in October 2010.
