Wednesday, June 19, 2013

SweetSpot, Confessions of a Golfaholic


Hilarious and Compelling Book About a Golf Obsession

(Westport, CT) — If you are crazy about golf or in a relationship with someone who is, the must-read book of the year is John O’Hern’s laugh-out-loud tale of an obsessed golfer in his comically written, "SweetSpot, Confessions of a Golfaholic."

It’s golfer versus golf widow in this fast-paced story of the lead character, Tom, whose obsession for the game and his quest for the perfect swing, takes the reader on a rollicking ride of forbidden fairways, stolen rounds, secret golf lessons, foursome liaisons and ultimately a full-blown addiction that pushes Tom’s life and marriage out of bounds.  With the voice and specter of Ben Hogan egging him on as Tom begins his descent into his golf obsession, we recognize just how captivating and elusive, yet compelling, the game can be.

Bobby Rusher, bestselling author of the popular books, "How to Line Up Your Fourth Putt" and "When to Regrip Your Ball Retriever," is effusive in his review of this first-time novel.

“Getting someone to laugh out loud is a difficult task, and success in this endeavor is extremely rare, but I laughed out loud many, many times reading this very well-written account of the addictive power of golf,” Rusher praises.  “The compelling story is remarkably well-organized; and it moves with almost perfect timing through the stages of main character Tom’s addiction.  I loved this book, and, like a good joke—and a good golf swing—the timing is flawless.  I do hope that the book becomes a film ASAP.”

From the four-time married golf pro, Marty, who entraps Tom with endless lessons and praise for his star-student’s potential tour-caliber talents, to his mainstay foursome of collaborative and compulsive companions, to his long-suffering wife Carol, the characters resonate as all too  familiar types. This is the book for any golfer and a bible for every golf widow. And like a round of golf, it’s hard to quit until the last putt is holed.

"SweetSpot, Confessions of a Golfaholic" is available in paperback or as an e-edition on www.Amazon.com or through www.SweetSpotTheBook.com.  Wholesale orders also may be placed by contacting info@SweetSpotTheBook.com.

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