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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.”
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“Entertaining.”
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“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
About the Authors
Chris Tebbetts is the New York Times bestselling coauthor of James Patterson’s Middle School series. Originally from Yellow Springs, Ohio, Tebbetts is a graduate of Northwestern University. He lives and writes in Vermont.
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.