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Just when we need some magic in our lives, bestselling author James Patterson and Peter de Jonge bring us a stirring tale of life, love, and the power of miracles.
Travis McKinley is an ordinary man living an ordinary life - he has a job that he despises, a marriage that has lost its passion, children from whom he feels disconnected, and at age fifty, a sense that he has accomplished nothing of consequence with his life. But on Christmas Day, he goes out to play a round of golf, and for the first time, he finds himself in the "zone". He sees the putting line that has eluded him for years. Always a fairly good golfer, he finds himself playing like a pro and is so caught up in his excitement that he continues to play, sinking putt after putt, missing Christmas dinner with his wife and family. It is too much for his already troubled marriage.
His family collapes--but Travis is soon too busy living his dream to notice. His amazing new golf skills catapult him into the PGA Senior Open at Pebble Beach, where he advances to the final round with two of his heroes, Jack Nicklaus and Raymond Floyd. And with his wife, children,and a live television audience watching, a miracle takes place on the 17th green that will change Travis, and his family, forever.
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"A real surprise. Not a golf fan, so it surprised me when I really liked it. Very very quick read. Great book while waiting for something 2-3 hours. Uplifting - about what's important in life. Very Mitch Albom!"
— Debramc (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A fast-moving golf fantasy…Patterson and de Jonge succeed admirably in creating a winning character who is enough of a child to believe his dreams and is also mature enough to offer some gently humorous reflections on our national obsession with an engaging sport.”
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“There are many among us who see golf as a healer of the soul, and Miracle on the 17th Green is a wonderful example of how uplifting that belief can be.”
— John Feinstein, New York Times bestselling author -
“Patterson and coauthor de Jonge add a new twist by melding a golf story onto a sentimental Christmas fable. The resulting plot is sort of Rocky Does the Senior Tour with just a hint of It’s a Wonderful Life.”
— Booklist -
“This is a hopeful little gem, and you don’t even have to like golf to enjoy it.”
— Bookreporter -
“Entertaining.”
— Kirkus Reviews -
“Miracle on the 17th Green is…where miracles can happen to those who learn to dream again.”
— Calgary Sun -
“Even if you don’t know a birdie from a putter you can still enjoy this sweet tale of a middle-aged golfer’s extraordinary blossoming.”
— Evening Post (Wellington)
Miracle on the 17th Green Listener Reviews
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Mike Fisher, 8/18/2020
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" Had a lot of golf talk, but I still liked it. "
— Kelsi, 2/6/2014 -
" This was a very fast read. Story was very predictable. The language was horrible! Still can't figure out why so many 'four letter' words were used in this book. It didn't contribute to the story at all. Grrrr!!!! "
— Kamicarlson, 2/4/2014 -
" CUT, FAST read.......take on Miracle on 34th Street way of thinking. "
— Loren, 2/4/2014 -
" Very boring nothing like a patterson book if you know about golf you might enjoy it. "
— Gail, 2/3/2014 -
" A very nice book. Especially liked by anyone who golfs. I would have given it a 3.5 "
— Neal, 1/24/2014 -
" It was a good book and a very quick read...i got it b/c i was told i had to read a patterson book. since it was so centered around golf it really made me think about my dad a lot! "
— Maggie, 1/19/2014 -
" The story of a man who needs a kick - gets it from going on Senior Golf Tour and doing well. It renews his marriage and everyone lives happily ever after. "
— Robin, 1/12/2014 -
" Loved it, my wife loved it and she doesn't read or like James Patterson. A unique book of live on the golf course "
— Leonsky, 1/7/2014 -
" I might have liked it better if i cared for golf. Plus I am not a fan of cursing. "
— Amanda, 1/2/2014 -
" This is a cute, sweet, funny little read- especially if you like golf. Who knew pro golfers swore so much though?? "
— Allyson, 12/25/2013 -
" Throughly enjoyed this light tale of making your dreams come true. "
— Brenda, 12/24/2013 -
" this one warms the heart. i recommend it highly!! "
— Evon, 12/10/2013 -
" This is a great book to read for any golf player who ever fought to bring their game from a 10 handicap down to scratch. Very positive and well written. "
— Devin, 12/5/2013 -
" Light and fun. Perfect read for Masters weekend. "
— Staci, 11/29/2013 -
" This is not a typical James Patterson book.This is a story about a middle-aged man whose marriage is on the rocks and loses his job.Despite all that he decides to try and qualify to play on golf's Senior Tour. "
— Peggy, 11/29/2013 -
" To understand this book, you should be a golfer. As I am, I enjoyed this book. There was some good humor in it. "
— Sharon, 8/27/2013 -
" Not a golf fan but do enjoy James Patterson's writing. An interesting read. Inspiring at moments. "
— Judy, 8/11/2013 -
" Good story and a quick read. "
— Kirk, 4/25/2013 -
" Couldn't follow the book well. The golf references were too much for me. Looking forward to the next suspense novel. Probably will not try to read it again. "
— Angela, 2/1/2013 -
" I'm not a golf fan, so this wasn't one of my favorites, but since its James Patterson it was still an interesting story "
— Roni, 1/13/2013 -
" A real good feel good story. "
— Sue, 12/6/2012 -
" I picked this up off the library shelf randomly. Very quick read and good short story, though I didn't understand the golf talk. To me three stars equals good, interesting read but didn't change my life. "
— Lindsey, 8/19/2012 -
" Good quick read. Read in about an hour. Got me ready for the Greenbrier Classic!! "
— Nicole, 7/21/2012 -
" Coelho-esque book about the importance of doing what you like, following your heart and your dreams. Easy read even though it's about golf. I know nothing about it. "
— Terry, 5/11/2012 -
" Surprisingly good read considering I know nothing about or have any interest in golf. "
— Karen, 3/17/2012 -
" If you like golf you'll like this book... "
— Martina, 2/8/2012 -
" It had a good perspective on life, after the guy was close to losing it all, just because of golf. It was more than that though, but I don't like golf to begin with. So, why did I read the book, because I think 99% of Patterson's books are great. "
— Laura, 1/13/2012 -
" Finished this one last night. A little on the mushy side for my taste. Since I enjoy golf, I enjoyed the PGA tour stories. Quick read. "
— Debbie, 11/10/2011 -
" read in a few hours. Enjoyable. Life can start at 50! "
— Beverly, 6/14/2011 -
" This was a very short , quick read. It was a "nice" book and I enjoyed it. "
— Denice, 4/2/2011 -
" Had a lot of golf talk, but I still liked it. "
— Kelsi, 3/4/2011 -
" Not the usual Paterson book; not a mystery. Self reflection. If you golfed, you may like it better. "
— Jennifer, 1/11/2011 -
" This is a great book. Even my husband liked this. "
— Kim, 1/2/2011 -
" Inspirational and quick read. I enjoyed it. "
— Trent, 12/28/2010 -
" I thought this book was okay, not one of my favourite Sparks books. "
— Wendy, 12/1/2010 -
" This book was so golf-y that I spent an inordinate amount of time Googling golf terms (like eagles and birdies) and golf pros names. The story was great, but it would have been much better if I'd ever watched a golf game. :0) "
— Heather, 9/28/2010 -
" Not a typical James Patterson novel. If you are middle aged and enjoy golf this is the book for you. "
— Deb, 9/11/2010 -
" If you like golf you'll like this book... "
— Martina, 9/8/2010 -
" It was a quick, inspiring afternoon read. I know that in this book golf can be a metaphor for anyone's dream or life's joy but as a non-golfer I felt that it wasn't as enjoyable to me as it would've been to a golfer. So I've passed it on to my husband. Maybe he'll give it 4 or 5 stars. "
— Janelle, 9/2/2010
About the Authors
James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Effing Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Princess Diana, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson, and received an Edgar Award, nine Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
Peter de Jonge has coauthored three New York Times bestsellers with James Patterson: Beach Road, The Beach House, and Miracle on the 17th Green. He has been a reporter for the Associated Press and a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine. His work has appeared in Best American Sports Writing, National Geographic, Harper's Bazaar, Details, and Manhattan, Inc. He lives in New York City.
About Hal Linden
Peter de Jonge has coauthored three New York Times bestsellers with James Patterson: Beach Road, The Beach House, and Miracle on the 17th Green. He has been a reporter for the Associated Press and a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine. His work has appeared in Best American Sports Writing, National Geographic, Harper's Bazaar, Details, and Manhattan, Inc. He lives in New York City.