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The Greatest Game Ever Played

The Greatest Game Ever Played

September 30, 2005· 2h 0m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score7.5

A biopic of 20-year-old Francis Ouimet who defeated his golfing idol and 1900 US Open Champion, Harry Vardon.

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17 reviews·Last updated 2mo ago
Peak Moment

Francis completes his victory to win the 1913 U.S. Open

9.4at 1h 56m
Lowest Moment

Francis fulfills his promise and works at a sporting goods shop

5.5at 52m
Biggest Swing

The dramatic rise from Francis working in retail after his qualifying failure to receiving the USGA president's personal invitation, jumping from 5.5 to 7.8.

The film follows a classic underdog arc, starting moderately with Francis's early inspiration and development, dipping to its lowest point during his period of defeat and retail work, then building steadily through his tournament invitation and preparation. The sentiment peaks dramatically during the U.S. Open playoff rounds, where critics found the golf action genuinely gripping and the class-barrier triumph deeply satisfying.

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Seven year old Francis watches Harry Vardon's golf exhibition
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Francis begins working as a caddie at The Country Club
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Mr. Hastings invites Francis to play The Country Club course
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Francis fulfills his promise and works at a sporting goods shop⬇ Lowest moment
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The USGA president personally invites Francis to the U.S. Open
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Francis competes in the first rounds with Eddie Lowery caddying
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The three competitors begin the 18-hole playoff to determine champion
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Francis completes his victory to win the 1913 U.S. Open⬆ Peak moment
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