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The Greatest Game Ever Played

Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet, and the Birth of Modern Golf

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The Greatest Game Ever Played

By: Mark Frost
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Francis Ouimet and Harry Vardon came from different worlds and different generations, but their passion for golf set them on parallel paths that would collide in the greatest match their sport had ever known.

A young Massachusetts native, Francis was only three years removed from his youthful career as a lowly caddie. Harry was twice his age, the greatest British champion in history, and innovator of the modern grip and swing. Through exacting hard work, perseverance, and determination, Harry Vardon had escaped a hopeless life of poverty; the unknown Ouimet dared to dream of following in his hero's footsteps. When the two men finally came together in their legendary battle at the 1913 US Open, its heart-stopping climax gave rise to the sport of golf as we know it today.

Weaving the stories of Ouimet and Vardon as his narrative, Mark Frost creates a uniquely involving, intimate epic that is equal parts sports biography, sweeping social history, and emotional human drama. The Greatest Game Ever Played is a must-listen for millions of sports and history fans - and all who have ever dared to reach for their dreams.

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Captivating Historical Narrative • Underdog Triumph • Detailed Golf History • Inspiring True Story • Flawless Performance
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An amazing story about true life fascinating characters. Almost to good to be true. Hail to Francis, Harry,, Ted and Eddie.

Fantastic

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Hate Golf, Absolutely loves this book! The story is stranger than fiction and beautiful beyond words.

An amazing gem of a book!

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Very good movie but doesn't hold a candle to the book. Very thorough with every player

Must read for golfers.

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Enjoyed learning about the origin of golf in the US as well as insight into those who lead the way for today's professional golfers.

Good History of the Advent of US Golf

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One the best books I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to. I highly recommend.

Outstanding Performance

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This book, somewhat like the game it glorifies, has many pages full of excitement, but at least an equal number of pages with exquisite detail that is often interesting at best, but long-winded and less than interesting at worst. I enjoy watching the game of golf although I have never really participated in it as more than a spectator, so I guess this book holds less of a fascination for me than it would for true-blue, die-hard players and fans. Of course I loved the many pages about the 1913 open that Francis won against two of the world’s greatest golfers. Who wouldn’t? And I absolutely fell in love with Eddy Lowery. In spite of its too lengthy (for me) descriptions of less interesting (for me) details, I really enjoyed this book. And I love the movie!

A Great Story

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truely a great book and very informative. the author took time to discuss the issues of the time and really got me to sink my teeth into the story of this great American icon... i finished the book in two days

truely great

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Awesome story, great performance and good pace. Anyone who plays golf will love it. Buy it

Great storytelling of a great era in golf.

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If you play golf the author paints a beautiful picture and captures the moment beautifully.

Great writing

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One of my favorites to re read, great for all ages, highly recommended to all

Great golf story

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