Funk Rating: 8+ out of 10
For a golfer, this is likely a 10 out of 10; as a book, it's not quite that good :). This is the story of the final glowing days of amateur golf. Of an unforgettable round of golf that was destined for the storybooks - a match-up of the very best players, playing out of their minds. This is zen + pride + competitive heat as no other sport can deliver.
Ben Hogan.
Byron Nelson.
Ken Venturi.
Harvie Ward.
The game was never so innocent, never so intensely serious. And never again would 4 of the game's best get together on the spur of a friendly bet made less than 15 hours before with no television rights, no ticket sales, no agents, no sponsors. Just a straight up us-against-them / pros vs. amateurs match play.
If you like or play golf, you gotta read this book. If you don't play golf but are curious, you should read this book. It's an amazing story.
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