"The Match"

The next book that will go on my dusty book shelf is one that was written by Mark Frost.
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In 1956, two millionaires made a bet the night before the practice round at the Bing Crosby Tournament.
The millionaires were George Coleman and Eddie Lowery. Eddie Lowery bet Coleman that his two employees at his car dealership would beat any two golfers Coleman could find in 18holes of best ball on the following day.
Now Mr. Eddie Lowery history is famous because of his association with another amatuer golfer.   Lowery was the 10 year old caddie for 1913 US Open winner Francis Ouimet and portrayed in the book and movie The Greatest Game Ever Played.

The Amatuer Team-  Ken Venturi ( who would win have 6 PGA wins within 2 years) and Harvie Ward (3 US and British Amatuer Titles.)

Coleman convinced two golfers to tee it up, that had grown up playing and caddying at Glen Garden Country Club in Fort Worth. One had retired 10years prior, but the other was at the end of his competitive career.

Colemans Team:   Byron Nelson (had retired in 1946) and Ben Hogan (3 Majors in 1953)

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