Saturday, July 16, 2011


Back Nine by Billy Mott

In ten words or less: Charlie McLeod flees his pass to start life anew.

Review: Charlie McLeod is no kid, so when he shows up at a golf club in California looking for a caddying job, the other caddies are wary. But Charlie knows the game, keeps to himself, and doesn't cause trouble. He finds himself a room and begins a tentative friendship with Sarah, the young woman who works the desk at the rooming house.
But a chance meeting with a golf pro who knew Charlie in high school back in Pittsburgh turns his world upside down. Will Charlie be able to face his demons or will he flee again?

Why bother? Even if the reader knows nothing about golf, the story of a man weighed down by past disappointments is well done. And for golfers, there's lots of technique, strategy, and a behind-the-scenes look at the world of caddies. Author Billy Mott, a former actor and caddy, has you cheering for Charlie.

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