Freddie & Me a Book Review

Augusta, Georgia is known for hosting what many call the greatest golf tournament in the world, The Masters.  But very few know of the legendary Freddie Bennett, the Augusta National Golf Club Caddy Master whose lessons of life written through the eyes of his friend Tripp Bowden is sure to capture you heart.

Tripp tells the story of his early friendship between the white son of an Augusta physician and the legendary African-American caddy master Freddie Bennett who will endear you with their special relationship.  Freddie and Me is Bowden’s tribute to his beloved mentor that spans the boundaries of race, class and generation. 

 For over 30 years, Freddie was the Augusta National Caddy Master and you’ll read how he took Tripp under his wing at the age of 10, not only to teach him lessons in life, but how to become a successful father, husband and golfer along the way. 

 Tripp becomes the first white caddy at Augusta National Golf Club and works for Freddie in a simpler time when pork chop sandwiches and grape sodas were the menu of the day.  You’ll also read about the secrets behind the greens, Amen Corner, Hogan’s temper, who is buried on the course, fishing on the grounds and how to play every hole through the “Freddie-ism’s” that are also lessons in life.

 Freddie and Me is a heartwarming tale of two unlikely friends and their uncommon bond forged through the sport of golf I know you will enjoy reading and one you can’t put down until you flip the last page.