18 Majors: The Golf History Show

Nicklaus v Watson - The Prelude To The Duel In The Sun

18 Majors: The Golf History Show

Show Notes

In this episode, Fergus focusses his attention on the epic prelude to the Duel In The Sun. Most golfers know about when Watson and Nicklaus went head to head at Turnberry but what about the contest at Augusta in 1977. This was another epic encounter that's well-worth knowing. Neil and Fergus also look at a Young Tom Morris record and the inimitable Moe Norman. There's also a quiz that will put your golf history knowledge to the test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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