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Now in paperback, the U.S. Golfing Association's Best Golf Book of the Year.
In 1913, golf's first superstar went up against a green 20-year-old amateur. It was the birth of modern golf. Harry Vardon and Francis Ouimet came from different worlds and different generations, but their passion for golf set them on parallel paths that would collide in the most spectacular match the sport has ever known. Vardon had escaped a life of poverty in Britain to achieve universal recognition as the greatest champion in the game's history. Ouimet, a virtual unknown from Massachusetts, was only three years removed from his youthful career as a lowly caddie and worshipped Vardon. When these unlikely opponents finally came together in their legendary battle at the 1913 U.S. Open, the world's reaction to its remarkable drama and heart-stopping climax gave rise to the sport of golf as we know it today.
Weaving together the stories of Vardon and Ouimet to create his narrative, Mark Frost has crafted a uniquely involving, intimate epic: equal parts sports biography, sweeping social history, and emotional human drama.
Publisher : Hyperion Avenue; Reprint edition (November 3, 2004)
Language : English
Paperback : 496 pages
ISBN-10 : 0786888008
ISBN-13 : 978-0786888009
Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.2 x 0.98 x 8 inches
Reviewer: Review
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Golf book
Review: Great book and I enjoy the movie as well
Reviewer: Alexis Beckstead
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: well-written and enthralling
Review: I never thought I would get into a golf book, but I couldnât put this down, even though I knew the outcome. I loved the wonderful metaphors that brought the great event to life. And it was satisfying to cheer for a real hero again, Francis Ouimet, as well as his colorful side kick Eddie Lowery.
Reviewer: D. Love
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great history lesson and insight to golf's early days. Wonderful read!!
Review: If my history professors in school could put the early days of the 20th century in perspective as Mark Frost has here, I would have loved class!! Golfers will not be able to put this book down. Even if you don't know what end of the club to hold, I promised you'll love the stories. BUT when you finish Greatest Game Ever Played, consider reading Frost's The Match and Grand Slam!
Reviewer: James Perillo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Outstanding from the beginning
Review: A very detailed and inspiring book about the players and what they accomplished not only on the golf course but through the course of their lives. A very enjoyable read with plenty of ebb and flow to various victories.
Reviewer: Gary T. Moore
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: interesting to golf and sports fans everywhere
Review: This books refreshes one of the great sports stories and reminds us of early greats of the game. It has both sports detail and personal stories intertwinedOne cautionâ¦lots lots lots lots of detailâ¦sometimes hard to follow.
Reviewer: Jason Carter
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Brilliant.
Review: Part history, part biography, part sports hero mythology, TGGEP tells the story of two golfers: English professional Harry Vardon and US amateur Francis Ouimet, and the golfing worlds they inhabited, destined to meet in the 1913 US Open in a match that would change the game of golf forever.Splendidly well told, with little nuggets of lore sprinkled throughout (did you know that the golf 'bogey' and the 'boogieman' share a common origin?), this was a can't-put-down read which led me to more of the author's books. Next up: The Match.Highly recommended.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Simply Amazing
Review: As a middle-aged man that has recently found the sport. This book has single-handedly forged my interest in golf and all its history. Being from Massachusetts it was very interesting to learn so much about the game and where a lot of it took place. If you like golf, this book is for you!
Reviewer: DonT
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Golfer or not excellent history of modern game.
Review: I had watched the movie numerous times & wanted to know more about Harry Vardon & Frances Ouimet. What I got was not only that but a definitive history of the modern game of golf. I am not a golfer but have always had interest. Excellent writing mixing history with the humanity of the players. Recommend this for anyone.
Reviewer: Cmaison
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Great book! Husband loves it! Beautiful pages. Great price.
Reviewer: jorge gonzalez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: vi la pelÃcula y compré el libro que fue sensacional .
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This is book is an a journey and an experience for every golf enthusiast. But more than that, it gives for everyone else, a glimpse at the soul of one of the greatest sport invented by mankind. To every non-golfer out there- you would be hard pressed to resist taking up the game once youâve read this book.
Reviewer: Cliente Amazon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Per gli appassionati, un must
Reviewer: Gavin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Fantastic reading! A must read for anyone who has a thirst for the history of this great game. Five stars!!
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