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 enlarge | Author: Mark Frost
Publisher: Hyperion
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Rating:  65 reviews
Sales Rank: 387
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 1
ISBN: 1401302785
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.352660979476
EAN: 9781401302788
ASIN: 1401302785
Publication Date: November 6, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand new, first edition, never read. Pristine condition.
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 The Match-The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever March 14, 2008
I finished The Match last night. Where can I begin? I've probably read 40 novels on golf, and this was clearly tops. Mark Frost may be the best writer I've ever read. I'm a big history buff, and Frost ties together this true story that occurred in 1956 with historical info that intertwines throughout. This book had me smiling and it had me crying. But most of all it taught me a huge amount about the sport I love so much, and the people who have graced its history. I'm just in awe over what I finished reading at midnight last night. I'm leaving for a week's vacation tomorrow, and I'm wishing I hadn't read it yet so I could read it on the beach, it was that good. I've already ordered 8 copies via Amazon to give to several of my best golfing buddies. A++ !!!!!
 The Match March 8, 2008
I knew three of the five principals about whom the book is written. I knew them at the time that "The Match" took place. Well written and particularly special to me. You can feel the ebb and flow of the game.
Must read February 28, 2008
This is a must read for all serious golf fans. It is brilliantly written and researched and will not disappoint.
A Wonderful Sports History Read! February 26, 2008
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The Match: The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever
This is not just one of the finest golf books or sports books I have read in many years but a piece of seriously great story telling. I won't detail what the book is about -- others have done that here quite well. I will say that my opinion of Hogan, Nelson, Ward and Venturi -- lifelong heroes all -- has shot to even loftier heights. I agree with some of the other reviewers -- this book moved me to tears at times. If you liked "The Greatest Game Ever Played," you owe yourself this lovely tome.
I have always dreamed of playing one of the great courses on the Monterey Peninsula and always thought that Pebble Beach would be my choice for that ultimate experience. After reading this, I think I would die a happy man if I could experience Cyprus Point. The story pivots around Alistair MacKenzie's masterpiece by the sea. And while I fantasize -- what would it be like to see Tiger play Ben and Byron in their primes? Who would you bet on? And if you by chance read this Ken Venturi -- God bless you and thanks for sharing your memories here and on CBS for so many wonderful years. I miss your steady voice on Sunday afternoons.
Wrong title. February 24, 2008
This book was easy to read and very rich with golf history. I don't agree with the title, though, because the game of golf didn't really change because of The Match. I still enjoyed it, though, and have already passed it on to one of my golf buddies. Frost provides some solid background of the key players. Finally, I think that the book went on about 2 chapters too long.
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