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The Match

The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever

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The Match

By: Mark Frost
Narrated by: Richard Poe
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Renowned novelist and screenwriter Mark Frost turns his eye for golf to an event so famous that it’s grown to the stuff of legend. In 1956, a casual bet between two millionaires eventually pitted two of the greatest golfers of the era—Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan—against top amateurs: Harvie Ward and Ken Venturi. Frost recounts this dramatic tale from start to finish, detailing the match that vaulted golf out of the shadows and into the national spotlight.

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Critic reviews

"Frost has a penchant toward the florid, but he captures an elusive magic in this improbable matchup and what it meant for those who played and witnessed it." ( Publishers Weekly)
Fascinating Golf History • Rich Biographical Details • Outstanding Narration • Compelling Historical Context

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I am an avid golfer and loved this book. When I play golf now, I think about these guys and how mentally tough they were to play the game well under pressure. A must read for any golfer.

Captivating

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try it, you might like it. the review requires 20 words so I have to keep writing but this requirement Will keep me from reviewing Mott books.

just good

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What made the experience of listening to The Match the most enjoyable?

The vivid account of the people and circumstances surrounding one of the pivotal, albeit, friendly, matches in the history of American golf.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Match?

Each of the histories of the match's participants.

What does Richard Poe bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Richard did an outstanding job bringing the story to life. I could almost hear the sea gulls over Cypress Point and the wind rustling the trees.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laughed and cried and felt great elation for what it takes to be a champion.

Any additional comments?

If you love golf, and the history of American golf, you will love this story.

If You Love Vivid Golf Stories...

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, this book is a beautiful entertaining history lesson on the legends in which the current game of golf is measured.

What did you like best about this story?

Learning about all the characters involved in shaping golf as I know it today.

What about Richard Poe’s performance did you like?

His voice captured the moments and made you feel as if the events of the book were happening live.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

A must listen for anyone that loves the game

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Would say you have to like the game to enjoy this book. That and a desire for nostalgia on old times in the US. I am a fan of both so thought it was a great book.

If You Like Golf…

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