Streamlined Title: The Greatest Unplayed Golfer: A Golf Story
Category: greater half golf
When a prestigious Atlanta law firm offers Charley Hunter a summer internship, he has no idea that his passion for golf will become integral to his work. Upon stumbling upon a yellowed file containing correspondence between Beau Stedman, a remarkably talented teenage golfer, and the legendary Bobby Jones (once a partner at the firm), Hunter finds himself unexpectedly embroiled in a decades-old murder case, searching for an invisible champion who dominated nearly all his matches against the masters.
As Hunter delves deeper into uncovering the facts surrounding Stedman's case, his thirst for the truth is matched only by his growing reverence for the game of golf. This reverence leads him on a path that culminates in a heart-stopping courtroom showdown between golf's most powerful association and a family torn apart by long-buried secrets.
Beau Stedman's story, which has remained shrouded in mystery for years, unfolds through the meticulous investigation conducted by the eager young intern. The file reveals a correspondence that sheds light on Stedman's remarkable golf prowess and his connections to the esteemed Bobby Jones, who appears to have played a significant role in the young player's life and career.
As Hunter delves deeper into the case, he finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue, where the stakes are high, and the consequences of unearthing the truth could be devastating. The more he learns about Stedman's tragic demise, the more determined Hunter becomes to uncover the hidden forces that led to his untimely downfall.
In the courtroom, Hunter finds himself pitted against the might of golf's governing body, which seeks to protect the sport's reputation and legacy. But Hunter is driven by a sense of justice and a deep respect for the game, and he is unwilling to back down in the face of such powerful opposition.
The final showdown is a gripping and emotional affair, as Hunter presents his findings and fights to vindicate Stedman's memory, while the opposing side desperately tries to bury the truth and maintain their control over the sport. In the end, the revelations that emerge from the case have the power to reshape the entire landscape of golf, challenging long-held assumptions and shedding new light on the sport's history.
Through this captivating narrative, the reader is taken on a journey that seamlessly blends the excitement of a legal thriller with the reverence and passion for the game of golf. Charley Hunter's pursuit of the truth not only uncovers a long-buried secret but also serves as a testament to the enduring power of the sport to inspire and captivate the human spirit.
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publisher | Crown; 1st edition (March 13, 2001) | ||||
language | English | ||||
paperback | 288 pages | ||||
isbn_10 | 0767907167 | ||||
isbn_13 | 978-0767907163 | ||||
item_weight | 8 ounces | ||||
dimensions | 5.25 x 0.62 x 7.89 inches | ||||
best_sellers_rank | #218,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #763 in Sports Fiction (Books) #2,097 in Humorous Fiction #2,247 in Fiction Satire | ||||
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