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Bernhard Langer: My Autobiography (Hardcover)

by Bernhard Langer (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 186 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd; First Edition edition (19 Sep 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340787155
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340787151
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 109,101 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #28 in  Books > Biography > Sport > Golf
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Launching to coincide with the Ryder Cup this is the official autobiography of the most experienced player on the European team and one of golf's all-time greats. An inspirational story of triumph over adversity.

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Bernhard Langer is considered by many to be one of the best-known - certainly the most consistent and resilient - golf professionals playing in the modern game. He has hovered in the upper echelons of the game for over 20 years, and since 1980, he has only once been outside the top 30 in the Volvo Order of Merit. His story is one of conquering adversity. Despite growing up in a country where golf is a minority sport, he rose to become World Number One. Within that rise he had also famously struggled to overcome "yips" - putting problems that dogged his career. A devout Christian he formed and helps run The European Tour Bible Class.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Unexciting, but a great tale of the man's life, 21 Jan 2003
By N. D. Maidment "butchmaidment" - See all my reviews
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Although he's been at the top of the game for 20 years, Bernhard Langer has remained a somewhat enigmatic character until now.
His story is one of conquering adversity in a country where golf was very much a minority sport. Indeed, in the 60s when Langer told a careers advisor of his intended path he was told: 'There is no such job as a golf professional.'
Bernhard Langer: My Autobiography covers the former world number one's rise to the top of his game, his overcoming of the dreaded 'yips', his hatred of partisan crowds and his deep religious beliefs that continue to inspire him.
Through this simply written book, we see that Langer is a true sportsman in every sense - never in it for the money and never looking to win off other's mistakes.
Occasionally there are one or two moments when the book needlessly explains the obvious (surely no golf fan needs to be told what a birdie or a bogey is), but that's a very minor gripe.
Golf autobiographies are rarely rivetting, but fans of the genial German will find much to enjoy, including some sensational photos from his early career.
It's refreshing to see someone release their life story in a way that is not surrounded by controversy and at an appropriate stage in their career. Langer's story is not about cashing in on his successes and that makes it all the more worthwhile.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting if not overly exciting, 2 Feb 2003
By N. D. Maidment "butchmaidment" - See all my reviews
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Bernhard Langer: My Autobiography covers the likeable German's rise from local course caddie to world number one and beyond and reveals plenty that will interest genuine golf fans.
For starters, when Langer told a career advisor of the career path he intended to follow, he was told 'There is no such thing as a golf professional.'
His story is therefore one of conquering adversity in a country where golf was very much a minority sport. However, once he got over initial hurdles, Langer's career is an exceptional one and here we see how much his first pay cheque meant to him, how he claimed two US Masters titles, how he overcame the dreaded yips and how his deep religious beliefs continue to inspire him.
Unlike many sports stars of today, Langer has chosen to release the story of his life at a suitable stage in his career and he is to be commended for that. This may not be the most dynamic and controversial book you'll ever read but that's not what Langer is about. His story is not about cashing in and his successes and that makes it refreshing and worthwhile.
For real fans, there are also a delightful selection of photos from his younger days, including a true gem of the very young Langer sporting a remarkable moustache! Worth every penny of the price tag alone.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Fans of the genial German will lap it up, 7 Nov 2003
By N. D. Maidment "butchmaidment" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bernhard Langer: My Autobiography (Paperback)
Although he's been at the top of the game for 20 years, Bernhard Langer has remained a somewhat enigmatic character until now.
His story is one of conquering adversity in a country where golf was very much a minority sport. Indeed, in the 60s when Langer told a careers advisor of his intended path he was told: 'There is no such job as a golf professional.'
Bernhard Langer: My Autobiography covers the former world number one's rise to the top of his game, his overcoming of the dreaded 'yips', his hatred of partisan crowds and his deep religious beliefs that continue to inspire him.
Through this simply written book, we see that Langer is a true sportsman in every sense - never in it for the money and never looking to win off other's mistakes.
Occasionally there are one or two moments when the book needlessly explains the obvious (surely no golf fan needs to be told what a birdie or a bogey is), but that's a very minor gripe.
Golf autobiographies are rarely rivetting, but fans of the genial German will find much to enjoy, including some sensational photos from his early career.
It's refreshing to see someone release their life story in a way that is not surrounded by controversy and at an appropriate stage in their career. Langer's story is not about cashing in on his successes and that makes it all the more worthwhile.
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