GOLF FICTION GALORE!
PANIC AT AUGUSTA — Arman Yasin's fondest wish comes true when his runner-up finish at the U.S. Amateur qualifies him to play in the Masters.
His dream turns into a nightmare when Russell Fox, a deranged disabled veteran critically injured during the War in Afghanistan, vows revenge against Arman, an Afghan citizen attending Stanford University.
When FBI Special Agent Sal Bugoni informs Arman of the death threat during Augusta National Golf Club's most prestigious annual event, he faces a conundrum: Should he withdraw from the tournament or persevere despite the peril?
SLICE OF HEAVEN — Little does golf addict Ethan Baker know what astonishing adventures await after he's struck by lightning on the course and passes into the afterlife.
Ethan's ethereal body is transported to Heaven where he discovers there
is golf in the Kingdom. His ultimate fantasy becomes reality when he actually plays a round with four legendary icons of the game.
In this fictional narrative, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, and Sam Snead share invaluable tips to help Ethan improve his technique and mindset while reminiscing about their own early lives, career highs and disappointments, and personal challenges they overcame.
An unexpected turn of events terminates Ethan's brief sojourn in the Promised Land. He returns to his former life on earth, whereupon he applies lessons learned from the great masters of the sport, both on and off the golf course.
RUB OF THE GREEN — Bo Benson sacrificed a promising golf career in order to help his family manage rustic Chicken Ranch Golf Course.
After his father dies unexpectedly, he and brother Jess inherit the debt-ridden operation. Six years into a relentless drought that has decimated their course, they face a daunting decision: sell the property below value or hold on to their heritage despite the likelihood of imminent foreclosure.
Complications arise when a wealthy businessman inserts himself into their lives. The lure of big money causes an insurmountable rift between the siblings as they consider the mendacious stranger's lucrative offer to acquire their property.
Amidst the turmoil, Bo is presented with an opportunity to revive his dream after a record-setting round on the Web.com tour, only to discover there are no guarantees in the game of golf.
With conflicting loyalties, he must weigh financial need, preservation of his family's legacy, and his enduring love for the sport.
HEART OF A CADDIE — In this humorous fictional tale, golf journalist Ty Ryder interviews Dink Cooper, a feisty 108-year-old former caddie.
Dink expounds upon his interactions with top personalities of the game's golden era, including iconic players Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Sam Snead, and Ben Hogan. He also lends insight into numerous technological innovations that have shaped the face of today's game. But the real heart of the caddie is revealed in Dink's interpersonal relationship with Ty as both ex-looper and reporter struggle with modern-day problems.
LAST MULLIGAN — A leading money winner on the Nationwide Tour, Dan Tanner is destined for stardom until a reckless lifestyle derails his dreams.
Penniless, broken, and removed from the game for nearly a decade, the downtrodden former pro starts over from scratch after securing a temporary job as a manual laborer at prestigious Bentwood Country Club. Despite the fact he hasn't touched a stick since the collapse of his professional career, he is determined to qualify for an upcoming club-hosted PGA event. Past his prime, Dan regards this as his last chance to prove he still has what it takes to compete against the new generation of golfers. Two obstacles stand in his way: He has only weeks to find the game he lost years ago...and Frank, the club owner's insolent son.
Unscrupulous Resident Pro Frank Daly is not about to let the interloper steal the limelight, or his girlfriend, away from him. Fueled by jealousy and spite, the malcontent is willing to take extraordinary measures to thwart his archrival--and he is not above breaking the law in order to achieve his objectives.
STROKE OF GENIUS — Year 2175 A.D. | Adam Green, an illegally modified Vyborg struggling to assimilate into mainstream society, enjoys the unique ability to play professional golf with robotic precision.
The anthroclone's extraordinary athletic skill attracts unwelcome scrutiny, propelling him to the forefront of a criminal investigation and subsequent legal proceeding that will determine the fate of both mankind and machine.
In the wake of an unprecedented court decision, Adam sets out to transform pervading societal attitudes, challenge prejudice within the golfing establishment, and claim his branch on the evolutionary tree.
BOGEY TRAIN — Carl Hooker and his three eclectic friends journey across the border where they hope to enjoy a fantasy weekend of recreation and relaxation at El Oasis Golf Resort in Baja, Mexico.
Murphy's Law shapes their destiny as a sequence of unfortunate incidents turns the world as they know it on end, transforming the foursome's dream trip into a living nightmare.
But all is not lost as Hooker and his resilient
compadres learn valuable life lessons and fundamental principles of golf not taught in any book.
THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FAIRWAY — Ben Richards lives for the weekend when he can have fun with his eccentric friends at the golf course affectionately nicknamed Hackin' Oaks. The hapless hacker is miraculously transformed into a PGA-caliber golfer when struck on the head by a wayward ball. This incident changes the direction of his life, both on and off the course.
Now living every golf addict's fantasy as a pro, Ben is befriended by both the top-ranked player in the world and the most powerful man in the industry. He feels invincible. Then tragedy strikes.
Forced to adapt to new challenges, he realizes there's more to life than just golf. By adopting an alternative lifestyle that few would choose, Ben learns the true value of friendship and community before resuming his passionate affair with the grand old game.
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