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by: Mark Frost  List Price: $15.95 Price: $8.56 You Save: $7.39 (46%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Format: Bargain Price Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 496 Publication Date: September 01, 2005 Sales Rank: 390046 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: This narrative chronicles the birth of the modern game of golf 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 this book, 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. Average Rating:
 Rating: - People You Really Care AboutRight now, I'd rank this third among the best sports books I've ever read, and I've enjoyed quite a few of them over the years. I loved this book because it got me so involved with the main characters. Author Mark Frost really makes you care about Francis Ouimet, his 10-year-old caddy Eddie Lowery and chief golf opponent Harry Vardon. All of them are fantastically interesting people and Frost is like a great artist painting their portraits. The story is written so well that even though ... Read More Rating: - AmazingShort review. This is one of the best books I've ever had the pleasure to read. A complete masterpiece. Rating: - The Greatest Game Ever Played: A True StoryDocuments the real birth of the game in the USA, and much more. A 'must read' for every passionate golf fan. Rating:  - Good 1st Effort -- Style Later Perfected in "The Match"This I believe was Frost's 1st golf history book and previously all his other work had been fiction. Which explains the fictional feel of this book. Frost cites conversation and internal thoughts from the characters to an exent that he can't possibly know if that's what happened. In addition to compromising accuracy, it also makes for a book that's about 2x as long as it needs to be. I found myself often scanning large sections rather than reading every word. Even with that flaw he still ... Read More Rating: - If you liked this book, you MUST read this interviewI found this incredible interview regarding how the game of Golf has changed over the years. You wouldn't believe the evolution! If you have any interest in the history of Golf, this is a must read. If you want to become even more knowledgeable on the subject, scroll to the bottom of the interview and get in touch with the author. After reading, I guarantee you will be able to lead the most interesting discussions and impress your friends! http://www.golfclubatlas.com/interviewroden.html Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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