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  • The Greatest Game Ever Played

  • Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet, and the Birth of Modern Golf
  • By: Mark Frost
  • Narrated by: Robertson Dean
  • Length: 17 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (729 ratings)

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The Greatest Game Ever Played

By: Mark Frost
Narrated by: Robertson Dean
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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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Fantastic

An amazing story about true life fascinating characters. Almost to good to be true. Hail to Francis, Harry,, Ted and Eddie.

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An amazing gem of a book!

Hate Golf, Absolutely loves this book! The story is stranger than fiction and beautiful beyond words.

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Must read for golfers.

Very good movie but doesn't hold a candle to the book. Very thorough with every player

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Good History of the Advent of US Golf

Enjoyed learning about the origin of golf in the US as well as insight into those who lead the way for today's professional golfers.

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Outstanding Performance

One the best books I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to. I highly recommend.

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Great Book

As in most cases this book is way way better than the movie.. great history of golf with a story thrown in.. fantastic..

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Listening to golf....

Who would have thought listening to a play by play commentary on golf would be interesting? Kudos to the author for managing to accomplish what sounds impossible. Excellent book!!

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Love it

Very motivating book! Deff worth the long read. Would tell anyone to listen to it!

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unbelievable good book

love this book it takes you back to the beginning of golf in the US

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very good listen. especially hearing about all the golf history

I liked to hear about all the back stories from each golfer. It was very enjoyable to listen to

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