The Greatest Game Ever: A Hero's Journey

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The game of golf is a true gentleman’s game that has been played for many years. Rounds of golf have been played on beautiful courses time and time again for pleasure, money, or charity. The Greatest Game Ever Played based on a true story is a testament to this gentlemen’s sport and how the game of golf can teach many life lessons through film. In this movie it takes us through the trials and tribulations of Francis Ouimet, a lower class young man who is trying to find his way in life and prove his worth to his family, specifically his father through the game of golf. When watching this film what many viewers may not see is this movie goes through the 12 steps of a Hero’s Journey. There are many scenes that correlate with the 12 steps. Before
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