Payne Stewart : the authorized biography

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 circuitWhile this biography charts his professional accomplishments it is also a testimony of his personal triumphs.His wife Tracey shares the story of Payne's early years growing up in Missouri under the watchful and loving eye of his father and coach, Bill Stewart.

Bill sharpened Payne's skills and gave him the desire to win which would spur him to many victories later in life.