The Caddie

I picked this book up at the library and was so taken with it I purchased it for some family and friends that are into golf. Well written and fun.

I rated this book a five because it is a fast paced read about my favorite subject--golf. I must say, however, that the author's writing style is not nearly as good as it was in his first two books. This one is far too heavy on golf cliches, platitudes and "clever" Dennis Miller type analogies. It is also a very thinly disquised redeux of Bagger Vance (but then again, I liked Bagger Vance). On the positive side, the author offers a number of presumably accurate insights into life on the PGA tour. Despite the flaws, I did enjoy the book.

A uniquely crafted story of a self destructive golfer and the Caddie who, sometimes through mysterious ways, tries to help him restore his game and his life. The path they take gives one a rare insight into a golfers journey through Tournament Qualifying School(Q-School) to obtain a Tour Card (License) while also giving one a glimpse of the Author's extraordinary knowledge of players and the courses they played as well as the history of the game itself. One need not play golf to follow this well written and thoroughly enjoyable story that could be defined as "It's A Wonderful Life" of golf! This is easily Mike Veron's best effort yet and could be destined to be a Classic!!

Mike Veron has done it again. This is his third golf novel and each one is better than the one before. Bobby Reeves is a professional golfer at the bottom of the heap. He meets up with a very unusual man, Stewart Jones, who, agrees to caddie for him, takes him under his wing and changes his life. In the process Bobby learns a lot about himself, his game and life in general. A great read which will entertain as well as enlighten everyone. No need to be a golfer to enjoy this book!!!

The Caddie continues a great golfing tradition: reading wonderful fiction by a master of the "golf genre." Mike Verson has truly done it again, with the intriguing, uplifitng story of Bobby Reaves, the wayward, lost golf pro who finds himself with the aid of a caddie unlike any other. If you are looking for a terrific read -- and some great "golf stuff" -- this is for you. This author does not disappoint!