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The Prodigy

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The Prodigy

By: John Feinstein
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From award-winning sportswriter John Feinstein, The Prodigy is a YA audiobook about a teen golfer poised to blaze his way into Masters Tournament history—and he’ll face secrecy, sacrifice, and the decision of a lifetime to get there.

Seventeen-year-old Frank Baker is a golfing sensation. He’s set to earn a full-ride scholarship to play at the university of his choice, but his single dad wants him to skip college and turn pro—golf has taken its toll on the family bank account, and his dad is eager to start cashing in on his son’s prowess. Frank knows he isn’t ready for life on the pro tour—regardless of the potential riches—so his swing coach enlists a professional golfer turned journalist to be Frank’s secret adviser.

Pressure mounts when, after reaching the final of the U.S. Amateur tournament, Frank wins an automatic invite to the Masters. And when the prodigy, against all odds, starts tearing up the course at Augusta National, sponsors are lined up to throw money at him—and his father. But Frank’s entry in the Masters hinges on maintaining his standing as an amateur. Can he and his secret adviser—who has his own conflicts—keep Frank’s dad at bay long enough to bring home the legendary green jacket?

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Engaging Storyline • Authentic Golf Details • Realistic Intricacies • Worthwhile Plot • Insightful Golf Portrayal

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loved the story. the book is a great read and john feinstein does a good job.

another home run from John feinstein!

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With all the real names used I thought it was real most of the time. It was a little hokey the way Frank played sometimes but overall it was a very good book. It only took me 3 days to finish it. Very enjoyable!

Great life story

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Interesting plot with enough real world golf to keep you engaged throughout. Worth the time to listen.

Good golf story.

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I love golf and I am an absolute golf nerd. This is so well told, the authorizes in a way that even someone who doesn’t play golf will understand, and the fact that it is fiction amazes me Frank becomes such a real person in my mind.

So freaking fun

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As a golfer I thought the story should have been a little more believable. I like Feinstein and his knowledge of the game. He could have shortened the Book.

Good Story took too long

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