The Greatest Game Ever Played
Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet, and the Birth of Modern Golf
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The Greatest Game Ever Played
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Robertson Dean
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Mark Frost
About this listen
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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- A. McLaren
- 03-10-24
The title says it all
Everything is amazing about this true story , great narration what more do you want? The movie is great as well
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- Mariner
- 07-11-19
Riveting stuff!
Far superior to the silly Disney movie, this is a brilliant book. Note to the reader though, its Carnoustie, not Carnoutsie.
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- Dougy761
- 29-10-16
A great game
Loved it. Wonderfully detailed but enthralling and easy to listen to. Recommend this to any student of the great games history.
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- John Hayes
- 24-08-22
Keeps you engaged throughout
If you love golf history then you must listen to this.
Incredible narration and the story is truly unbelievable and as it unfolds you realise just how hard it must have been back then for these guys to play, the equipment, their clothes that they wore and the standard of the course and greens.
Gives a good insight into the main characters and their personality’s plus the conditions that they had to put up with.
Even if you don’t like golf, it’s still a great story and I can’t recommend this highly enough.
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- Peter Campbell
- 08-11-18
Great book on Golf
Really enjoyed the background stories on Vardon, Ray and Ouimet.
If you enjoy golf books , I'd highly recommend.
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- Anthony J Clifford
- 29-12-24
Great golf book ...
I was unfamiliar with this story and the history of the US Open Golf Championship and I am so pleased to hear about Francis Ouimet and his amazing life and the effect he had on the modern golf game.. If you like golf you will like this book. Don't hesitate, listen to it and you will be richly rewarded.
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-02-24
This is a golfers golf book.
This is a golfers golf book. It is an enthralling sports book. It is a gripping human story. It is an eyeopening social history lesson. It is a jewel you will be fortunate to stumble upon. Enjoy .
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- R M.
- 23-06-24
A beautifully crafted story.
A wonderful listen that will bring a tear to your eye and have you punching the air in delight.
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- David
- 03-07-24
The narrator is fantastic he really had me held
A beautiful story, I'm not even a golfer, It had me riveted, wonderfully emotiona, l possibly my favourite ever audio book. Thank you God
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