Sign up to The Irish Times Archive (1859 - 2008)My Account »
Tue 01 Jan 2010Monty's inclusive leadership ensured team put in right royal effort
CADDIE'S ROLE:We all left Thailand with a camaraderie and team spirit that is so often non-existent in the traditionally selfish game of golf, writes COLIN BYRNE
‘LONG LIVE the King’ was written across the top of our team bags for the fourth Royal Trophy held in Bangkok last week. The reference co-incidentally was poignant as it would have been Elvis Presley’s 75th birthday last week. The reference was, of course, for the King of Thailand, who, we were reminded frequently, endorsed the tournament and donated the silver trophy to the event.
Choose a Subscription type - required
