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Freddie & Me: Life Lessons from Freddie Bennett, Augusta National's Legendary Caddy Master

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Though he was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, home of fabled Augusta National and The Masters, as a child Tripp Bowden was too young and too removed from the game of golf to realize what Augusta National really was, what it meant to his town and the world and the sport; its history, nostalgia, prestige and secrecy. All the ten year old Bowden knew about golf was that it was a stupid game that took up too much of his father’s time, and that he’d much rather kick around a soccer ball or stay home and read a book. But all that changed once Bowden’s father, a renowned local doctor, introduced him to one of his patients, Freddie Bennett, the legendary Augusta National caddie master. Though Bowden was a white child of considerable privilege and Bennett was an older black gentleman of more modest means, the two formed an unusual bond. It was Bennett who introduced Bowden to the game of golf, a sport that would one day earn him a Division 1 golf scholarship and lead him to the final stage of a British Open qualifier. But it was the lessons Bennett taught the young Bowden off the course that had their profoundest impact on his life. Through Freddie and his particular brand of homespun wisdom, the author learned invaluable lessons about personal responsibility, hard work, and respect for others regardless of age, race or religion. He also learned that there’s much more to life than just playing golf. Soon to be a major motion picture, Freddie & Me is a heartwarming tale of an uncommon bond forged through sport. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skyhorse (April 1, 2011)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1616082496


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 99


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #560,716 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #168 in Golf Biographies (Books) #650 in Golf (Books) #989 in Sports History (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Fantastic book!
A must read for any golfer!
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024 by Esteban

  • Must read if you love golf history!
I usually don't write reviews, but after reading this book in 1 day, I had to! Instead of "swing theory" books (which I have read/own many), I have been reading a lot of books about the history of golf and the legends of the game. Add Freddie Bennett to the list of people I would have loved to have met! This is a well told story of one of the legends of the game. Without this book, you would never know who he was - a true legend of the game behind the scenes at the most prestigious course in the US!! It is a book like any of the Harvey Penick books - the chapters are such that you can lay in bed at night and read for 5 minutes or an hour and have a good stopping point, and there are a lot of life lessons in there as well. Or, if you are like me, read it all the same day - I could not put it down. If you love golf history, and Augusta National, you will love this book! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2012 by Kindle Customer

  • A great read
I met the author about 10 years ago. The three books I had from that meeting are gone and iIordered more to give to my friendly golfers
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023 by Amazon Customer

  • Well worth the read. Bless you Pete Axthelm, once a caddie.
For anyone who has the experience of loving mentor and has spent some time, any time, in the caddie yard. Bless you and thank you, Tripp Bowden!
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023 by Jack Morris

  • Memoir meets Bildungsroman
They say that every person has a story to tell. While that may be true, not every person has the skill and the wherewithal to tell it well. Celebrities, of course, manage to sell copies of their memoirs by virtue of their built-in following; the rest of us, however, must have a voice that sings to the masses, a voice capable of rising above the background noise and being heard. Bowden has such a voice. His knack for storytelling combined with his self-deprecating sense of humor ensure that his words simply fly off the page. Tripp Bowden's ability to take certain events (because every good memoirist knows that what you leave out is every bit as important as what you put in) and to spin a good yarn from them make golf an interesting topic even for those who couldn't give a flip about the game. It helps, of course, to have had a subject as multi-faceted and vibrant as Freddie, but I have the feeling that Tripp could have taken an extended wait at a bus stop and turned it into a great story. Well done. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2010 by Shari Youngblood

  • Such A Great Read
I cant over emphasize how much I enjoyed reading this book. The golf aspect of it was great but it was way beyond that. Even if Augusta National had nothing to do with the story it would be a great book. The writer did a great job of setting the scene with Augusta being the surroundings as well as describing the characters. Who would have thought a book involing that course could be written and the course would be pushed off the stage by a bigger charater? It was one of those books I read getting upset that I was going to finish it too soon. Every time I opened it I went back to my own childhood. It made me wonder who was my Freddie and does anyone look at me as their Freddie? ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2011 by UMLBB10

  • Life lessons come in all shapes and sizes as long as you take time to listen to them.
Outstanding book on a side of life that I didn’t know a lot about. Lessons of Life from a man who has, “seen it all!” A running narrative on the Author’s life at the most prestigious golf course in the World. Enjoyed it immensely...
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2018 by david snyder

  • My First Book Review (after ordering & reading 47 books on my Kindle).
I was looking for a sports book to read and came across this gem. It’s more than a sport book. I ordered 4 copies for my friends. I can picture Freddie in my mind as I rolled through this in 2 days. You will not be disappointed. Great inside info on Augusta National.
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2020 by Amazon Customer

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