Payne Stewart

Payne Stewart The Authorized Biography

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Publisher's Synopsis

Written by his wife Tracey Stewart, this is the only authorized biography of Payne Stewart. It gives the reader a detailed look into Payne's life through the eyes of the person closest to him throughout all the triumphs and disasters of his career.

When his life came to a sudden and tragic end in Ocotber 1999, Payne Stewart was at the top of his game on every level. In June 1999 he secured his place as one of the golfing greats of our time when he putted out for victory in the US open and won a much coveted place on the winning Ryder Cup team.

This is a book about a man unique in his talent, faith and commitment to his family. Many of the sports greatest characters can be found in its pages and it paints a compelling picture of life on the PGA circuit

While this biography charts his professional accomlishments it is also a testimony of his personal triumphs.

Those closest to Stewart said his family and faith were what mattered most to him. At his funeral his wife Tracey described him as a devoted husband, father and a devout Christian. She said "After 18 years of marriage, he was still the most beautiful man I had ever seen, because of what he was on the inside."

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HarperCollinsPublishers

HarperCollinsPublishers

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Book information

ISBN: 9780007109975
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub date:
DEWEY: 796.352092
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 317
Weight: 238g
Height: 198mm
Width: 130mm
Spine width: 22mm