Tracing the history of the Ryder Cup back to that infamous first encounter at Gleneagles in 1921, this book intertwines the histories of the coveted prize and of the game of golf at this renowned venue. Through a series of in-depth interviews, an array of national and international celebrities reveal what the Ryder Cup and Gleneagles mean to them while examining the impact that the tournament will have on the local community and the wider Scottish society, culture, and economy. With a hole-by-hole guide to the course by Ryder Cup legend Colin Montgomerie, this volume paints a unique portrait of Scottish golf. An informative and entertaining read, it certainly whets the appetite for a great competition next year' Alex Salmond Ed has produced a beautifully packaged and illustrated book, a story about Gleneagles, its history, its golf and of course its upcoming Ryder Cup. Wonderful photographs both past and present, a great story about a wonderful destination not only for golf but for leisure. Well done, Ed' Sir Jackie Stewart, three-time Formula One World Champion Ed Hodge has scored a hole in one with this book ... a varied and detailed analysis of what the Ryder Cup and Gleneagles golf courses have meant to so many great players and famous people with memories to share' Scots Magazine Ed paints a unique portrait of Gleneagles, Scottish golf and the history of the Ryder Cup' Perthshire Advertiser Fantastic book. It's a great read and I would highly recommend it' Colin Montgomerie Hodge entertainingly recounts the history of the cup' - Scotsman I have always thought Gleneagles is one of the greatest places in the world to play golf' Jack Nicklaus If you are going to write about this place and the golfers who walked its storied fairways, you cannot afford to produce anything other than a world-class publication. And that is precisely what Ed Hodge and his publishers, Birlinn Books, have done with Jewel in the Glen: Gleneagles, Golf and The Ryder Cup ... Hodge, a former Gleneagles caddie, has written a book as classy as its subject. A gem' Daily Record This beautiful publication appears to match the majesty of Gleneagles itself and depict our wonderful game - and Samuel Ryder's legacy - in the manner most deserving' Ken Schofield, former European Tour chief executive Hodge entertainingly recounts the history of the cup' Scotsman 'In his engaging, polished publication Jewel in the Glen, Ed Hodge traces the Ryder Cup's Gleneagles connections and unearths one or two gems' Herald Ed Hodge is a journalist who writes for the sports pages of a host of newspapers across Scotland as part of the industry-leading Capital City Press agency. Jack Nicklaus won 18 Major Championships during his illustrious professional career and is the recipient of honors that include the World Golf Hall of Fame and the PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award. He lives in North Palm Beach, Florida.