* The Ryder Cup is one of the world's most dramatic sporting events, and the 2014 encounter was eagerly anticipated.; * The comprehensive defeat of the US by a dominant and driven Europe has created shockwaves throughout the world.; * This book tells the whole story, analysing the power and politics, the characters and the controversies, all the way through to the intensity of the final moments and aftermath.; * As Golf Correspondent for BBC Sport, Iain Carter has covered every aspect of the build-up to the Cup and has had access to all of the key players and personalities behind the scenes.
Iain Carter has been the BBC's Golf Correspondent for 11 years, leading commentary teams for BBC Radio 5Live at major championships and Ryder Cups. Iain travels the golfing globe to provide reports, blogs and tweets from all of the game's most important tournaments. A sports journalist since the mid-1980s, he also commentates on rugby and tennis. He is the author of Monty's Manor: Colin Montgomerie and the Ryder Cup (2010).
'A forensic examination... wonderfully and accurately chronicles the entire Ryder Cup story from captaincy selection to the sinking of the final putt in Perthshire. He encapsulates everything the contest involves, mainly by interviewing every key protagonist. This offers an attention to detail that replicates that of the successful European captain, Paul McGinley.' --Ewan Murray, Books of the Year, The Guardian; Proclaimed to be the "ideal Christmas present" by Derek Lawrenson, The Daily Mail; "A great read I'd suggest you go out and get a copy before it sells out!" - Stuart Barber, Amateur Golfer; "IAIN CARTER delves deep into the heart of the Gleneagles Ryder Cup in "Showdown" to expose untold tales about the captains and players, painting a full and vibrant picture of the tournament" - Charley Lemay, Golfmagic; 'As golf books go, "Showdown" is as good as it gets with all the background shenanigans as well as the golfing drama, brilliantly recounted by a gifted storyteller.'--Brian Keogh, Irish Examiner; 'A masterpiece about a masterpiece'--Peter Corrigan, thegolfinghacker.com; 'An impressive feat'--Simon Redfern, The Independent
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