The Greatest Game Ever Played by Mark Frost - 2002: Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet, and the Birth of Modern Golf

New York: Hyperion, 2002. Stated First Paperback Edition . Wraps. Near Fine. " One of the greatest sports books of all time " - Wall Street Journal ( 2002 ) Memorable, comprehensive examination of the birth of golf in America.... Ouimet, a virtually unknown former caddie battling the once hopelessly poor, later recognized " greatest golf champion in the game's long and storied history " - Harry Vardon : Their legendary battle at Brookline in 1913. A uniquely epic, - Equal parts sports biography, sweeping social history, and emotional human drama " - comment on rear cover. Francis Ouimet's golfing victory over Ted Ray and Harry Vardon in 1913.. USGA and Sports Illustated Award Winning Book " . A blockbuster novel - Publisher's Weekly........" Masterful Storytelling" - Boston Globe .....New York Time Book Review : " Stirring "...... With many illustrations, from vintage photographs, and numerous chapters. ( 5 1/4 X 8 X 1 /1/4 ) 488 pages. Authored by son of actor, Mark Frost, born in 1953, began writing at age 10, writing professionally at age 15 , phenomenal American novelist, screenwriter, director, film producer, former writer for " Hill Street Blues '", Co-writer for " Twin Peaks " , etc....Book weighs 1 pound.

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