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by Mark Frost

Author:

Mark Frost

ISBN13:

978-0751533262

ISBN:

0751533262

Language:

English

Publisher:

Time Warner Books Uk; New Ed edition (July 2003)

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Sports

Subcategory:

Golf

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1401 kb

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4.3

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THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED is the story of Francis Ouimet and Harry Vardon, who in pursuit of their passion for a game that captivated them as children.

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 their sport has ever known. Through hard work, courage and determination, Vardon escaped poverty in Britain to achieve recognition as the greatest champion in the game's history. Ouimet, a virtual unknown from Massachusetts, only three years removed from his career as a lowly caddie, worshiped Vardon, a man twice his age, innovator of the modern grip and swing.

The Greatest Game Ever Played is a 2005 biographical sports film based on the early life of golf champion Francis Ouimet. The film was directed by Bill Paxton, and was his last film as a director. Shia LaBeouf plays the role of Ouimet. The film's screenplay was adapted by Mark Frost from his book, The Greatest Game Ever Played: Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet, and the Birth of Modern Golf.

Greatest Game Ever Played After reading this book, it seems to me as. .The golf jargon was lost on me. But I do know a great deal about Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet, and Ted Ray, among other golfing legends from the game.

Greatest Game Ever Played After reading this book, it seems to me as if a lot of things in life are done within the six inches between your head. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter who is better than whom but who worked the hardest and who reached their potential. One issue that will catch your eye is the stereotype on young kids. It lags in a few spots but for the most part, reads half-novel, half-biography, bouncing along with as much force and pace as one of Ted's long-drives.

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This fascinating narrative chronicles the birth of the modern game of golf, told through the story of Harry Vardon and Francis Ouimet

This fascinating narrative chronicles the birth of the modern game of golf, told through the story of Harry Vardon and Francis Ouimet.

This fascinating narrative chronicles the birth of the modern game of golf, told through the story of Harry Vardon and Francis Ouimet. This collision resulted in the 'big bang' that gave rise to the sport of golf as we know it. In THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED, Mark Frost tells their story, including along the way over a dozen of the game's seminal figures, within the dramatic framework offered by the 1913 tournament where they finally met, which became one of the most thrilling sports events in history.

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What SEABISCUIT was to the early years of modern racing, this book is to the birth of modern golf - a classic, highly inspirational story about genuine heroes, national pride and the enduring friendship between America and Great Britain.

This fascinating narrative chronicles the birth of the modern game of golf, told through the story of Harry Vardon and Francis Ouimet. These men, in pursuit of their passion for a sport that had captivated them since childhood, lifted themselves out of their lives of common poverty and broke down rigid social barriers, transforming the game of golf into one of the most widely played sports in the world today. Vardon and Ouimet were two men from different generations and vastly different corners of the world whose lives, unbeknown to them at the time, bore remarkable similarities, setting them on parallel paths that led to their epic battle at Brookline in the 1913 US Open. This collision resulted in the 'big bang' that gave rise to the sport of golf as we know it. In THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED, Mark Frost tells their story, including along the way over a dozen of the game's seminal figures, within the dramatic framework offered by the 1913 tournament where they finally met, which became one of the most thrilling sports events in history.

Togor

Very enjoyable golf book. If you are interested in golf, this book has it all on the first years of golf. There's much more than just the 1913 U.S. Open, Harry Vardon and Ted Ray's golf careers are covered in nice detail. And, as a bonus, there is also historical information of what was happening at the time beyond golf. All three of Mr. Frost's golf histories are top notch, though my personal opinion is that the Bobby Jones book, "The Grand Slam" is the best. Also very good is the book about Ben Hogan and the 1956 match, "The Match." I've read all three and am very happy I did.

Kajikus

This is a great book for golf fans, golfers and sports history buffs. As an avid golfer, I enjoyed it. I loved learning about the history of the sport and the men who created what became the professional golf tour. Likewise Mr. Frost was able, through exhaustive research, to get into the minds of the pioneers of the game to not only chronicle what they did or did not accomplish, but to make the reader feel he was witnessing history through the eyes of the participants. This true story has all the drama and suspense you would expect from a novel. To me, that makes it an even more compelling read. I recommend this book highly to anyone and everyone who plays golf or has an interest in the history of the sport.

spacebreeze

I've been a golfer most of my life. My participation in the game has risen and waned based on time constraints and other interests. This heartwarming story about the evolution of the game and some of its pioneer players has rekindled my love for the sport. The book is well written and takes a deep dive into the characters at the turn of the 20th century when the sport was in its infancy. While the focus is on the 1913 US Open and the improbable victory of Francis Quimet the author brings to light the advances in the game and the character of the people who were involved. The sport was much tougher in those days. Some of the rules that they played under seem inconceivable to the modern golfer. However, I think they had it much better and probably enjoyed the sport much more than we do today. I am inspired to go out and improve myself without feeling sorry for bad breaks that inevitable arise in a golf match. If you love the game of golf or are just curious about what the game is all about this book is a must read.

Anasius

So if you really love golf, and golf history, this is for you! Frost goes deep, and digs into the lives of the players, and the amateur/pro "class" thing that describes the early days of competitive golf, the wonderful story of Eddie Lowrey and the lifelong friendship that ensued between he and Ouimet. This is quite possibly the single best golf book ever written, in my opinion.

Yayrel

Loved the book, have read it several times and then my mother got a hold of it and gobbled it up! We couldn't get it away from her. Mark has the touch of combining history and storytelling that keeps you turning the page. Get it if you love golf and even if you don't, you will.

Nafyn

I was inspired to read this book by watching the movie of the same name on the Golf Channel. It's well-researched and well-written, with rich detail on Ouimet's stirring and historic victory. There's much interesting golf history, as well, especially that of the British legend Harry Vardon.. All in all, as the Brits would say, a cracking read.

Akisame

One of the things that impressed me the most about this book is how the author succeeded in practically making a novel out of this non-fiction story. This added even more depth and drama to a story that had plenty to begin with. I mean let's face it--one has to assume that 99% of the dialogue had to be invented out of whole cloth. There is no reason to suspect that much more than that would have been recorded for posterity. And yet all of the dialogue seemed completely realistic. The author not only accounted for their difference in ages (ranging from Eddie Lowery at 10 years old on up), and their difference in nationalities, but also for the fact that this was 1913 and people presumably spoke a bit differently back then. I was also impressed by the extreme detail as to the actual golf matches themselves, not only at the 1913 U.S. Open itself but also at a number of tournments that preceded the Open. Is it possible that every single shot which Frost describes in such detail had been recorded somewhere in the contemporary records of the era? That seems just a little too hard to swallow. And if so, it makes his writing all that much more impressive. In any event, a great read.

I became interested in this subject after watching Bill Paxton's film adaptation. Frost does an excellent job of framing the time period when golf was still a game for Gentleman only and how Ouimette's victory change that. It's a quick read with well composed prose.

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