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fireheartfuel's review against another edition
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funny
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informative
inspiring
reflective
4.25
sgreencary's review against another edition
4.0
Every fan of golf should read this. An improbable story played out on a classic golf course with some of the games greatest names.
jmarryott23's review against another edition
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4.25
A very quick read that is a must for golf fans. The golf in The Match is entertaining for sure and has its share of drama, but it’s the Afterward that is the highlight for me. Four men who loved golf and were always bound by this match despite any struggles that life brought on. I found it to be quite touching.
ksull95's review
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4.25
Mark Frost’s account of “The Match” between professional golf greats Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan and amateur rising stars Ken Venturi and Harvard Ward eloquently interweaves biographical asides with detailed accounts of gameplay. Frost’s writing brings each individual’s personality to life and really makes you feel as though you’re in the gallery watching each drive and putt along with them.
jpbooks13's review against another edition
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5.0
One of the best golf books on the market
joshmillernj's review against another edition
4.0
If you like golf and the history of golf, this is a special read. I highly recommend it!
magicj_001's review against another edition
5.0
This was such an enjoyable read. I loved it. A story of a (almost mythical) match played at Cypress Point on the Monterey Peninsula in 1956. Two successful professionals, Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson against two up and coming young amateurs Harvie Ward and Ken Venturi.
The book does such a good job of weaving the story of how the match cam about -- as a result of some bragging from Eddie Lowery (caddie to Francis Ouimet when he won the US Open years before). It's very interesting to understand the age difference between these players we have heard about and even seen play but to read about them in their prime.
Really, just a great story, well told and most enjoyable! It's a book I will read again.
The book does such a good job of weaving the story of how the match cam about -- as a result of some bragging from Eddie Lowery (caddie to Francis Ouimet when he won the US Open years before). It's very interesting to understand the age difference between these players we have heard about and even seen play but to read about them in their prime.
Really, just a great story, well told and most enjoyable! It's a book I will read again.