Dec. 12, 2025

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

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

GS#455 September 19, 2014 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 joins us.

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