Greatest Game Ever Played, The
Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet, and the Birth of Modern Golf
by:
Mark Frost
in:
Biographies
Summary:
The book recounts the true story of the 1913 US Open, where 20-year-old amateur Francis Ouimet defeated his idol, British champion Harry Vardon. It highlights the dramatic underdog victory that popularized golf in the United States and signaled a shift in the sport's social accessibility.
Key points:
1. Modern Golf's Birth: The book emphasizes the 1913 U.S. Open as golf's turning point, transitioning from an elite sport to a popular, spectator game.
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