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Greatest Game Ever Played, The: Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet, And The Birth Of Modern Golf Paperback – November 3, 2004

by Mark Frost (Author)
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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.

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    0786888008
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    978-0786888009
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"One of the best golf books ever written."






―Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine

"Anyone who loves golf, history, or just a great story will relish this wonderful book."

―Scott Turow

"The most compelling sports book since Seabiscuit."

―Booklist

"Stirring Frost tells this story at the perfect pitch."




―New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Mark Frost is the author of the critically acclaimed THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED, THE GRAND SLAM, and the bestselling THE LIST of 7, THE 6 MESSIAHS, and BEFORE I WAKE. He received a Writer's Guild Award and an Emmy nomination for his work as executive story editor on the acclaimed television series Hill Street Blues, and was the co-creator and executive producer of the ABC television series Twin Peaks. He lives in Los Angeles and upstate New York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hyperion Avenue; Reprint edition (November 3, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0786888008
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0786888009
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.2 x 0.98 x 8 inches
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MARK FROST is the bestselling author of The Greatest Game Ever Played, The Grand Slam, and the novels The Second Objective, The List of Seven, and The Six Messiahs. He received a Writers Guild Award and an Emmy nomination for the acclaimed television series Hill Street Blues, was co-creator and executive producer of the legendary ABC television series Twin Peaks, and in 2005 wrote and produced The Greatest Game Ever Played as a major motion picture from Walt Disney Studios. Mark lives in Los Angeles and upstate New York with his wife and son.

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Alexis Beckstead
5.0 out of 5 stars well-written and enthralling
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2023
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I never thought I would get into a golf book, but I couldn’t 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.
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D. Love
5.0 out of 5 stars Great history lesson and insight to golf's early days. Wonderful read!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023
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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!
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James Perillo
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding from the beginning
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
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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!
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Gary T. Moore
4.0 out of 5 stars interesting to golf and sports fans everywhere
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2022
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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 intertwined
One caution…lots lots lots lots of detail…sometimes hard to follow.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tee time...
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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Purchased, used, and it's actually in very nice condition...
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Game Ever Played book is better than the movie
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This is now one of most favorite books about golf. It is truly inspiring and almost comes off as unbelievable. I highly recommend recommend it to anyone who love playing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Golfer or not excellent history of modern game.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars es un libro fantástico
Reviewed in Mexico on January 13, 2023
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vi la película y compré el libro que fue sensacional .
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5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest book about the greatest game played!
Reviewed in India on January 28, 2024
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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 you’ve read this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2023
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Although its a true story it is wonderfully written
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5.0 out of 5 stars Grande, grande lettura
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Per gli appassionati, un must
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in Canada on November 28, 2018
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Loved the in-depth history of the game and the characters it drew!
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