The Greatest Game Ever Played
Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet, and the Birth of Modern Golf
by Mark Frost
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appears in Golf, Sports, and History.
THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED is the story of Francis Ouimet and Harry Vardon, who in pursuit of their passion for a game that captivated them as children, broke down rigid social barriers that made their sport accessible to everyone on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond, positioning golf as one of the most widely played games in the world. Ouim...
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appears in Golf, Sports, and History.
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