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Campo de golf Vientos de la Pradera Serie

Ambientada en un campo de golf en lo alto del río Mississippi, esta serie profundiza en problemas sociales y expone a los hipócritas de la sociedad. Sigue las vidas de personajes que navegan por el mundo aparentemente perfecto del deporte mientras luchan con demonios personales y presiones sociales. La narrativa ofrece una mirada aguda a la naturaleza humana y las complejidades de las relaciones en un entorno tenso.

Pabby's Score
Opur's Blade
Lifetime Loser
Shari's Shot
Finish Line
Tuey's Course

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    Lifetime Loser

    • 328 páginas
    • 12 horas de lectura
    3,7(10)Añadir reseña

    After running a worn out golf course on the east side of St. Louis for fifteen years, J.W. Schroeder (J Dub) learns that his partner had been skimming profits the entire time. But even worse, J Dub discovers that he was the unknowing participant in a decades-old swindle and the victim of fraud.J Dub is thrown into a civil justice system that is lengthy and costly to protect his family and correct an evil secret that had been withheld from him for years.The controlling partner, Lewferd E. Zerrmann, aligns himself with a dishonest attorney and a corrupt politician to derail a government investigation and an IRS audit. He survives title improprieties and outlasts an overzealous U.S. Attorney. No one seems to be able to penetrate the isolated walls of Lew's fortress until J Dub steps up to risk it all to fight for what is his. Who said real life was anything like "the gentleman's game?"

    Lifetime Loser
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    Finish Line

    • 290 páginas
    • 11 horas de lectura
    4,4(6)Añadir reseña

    After getting caught committing a petty act of vandalism two teenage boys land summer jobs at Prairie Winds Golf Course on the east side of St. Louis. Follow the adventures of Justin Ventimiglia and Keith Puccio as they explore a slice of life that they never knew existed. Observe the special relationship between adolescent boys, a cast of grown golfing misfits and a young man battling the demons of cancer. Explore the heart-wrenching relationship between an impressionable child and a pseudo Big Brother. Witness the summertime ride of the two youths in a poignant story about life and death. See them as they develop a love for the game of golf and apply those lessons to the challenges of life. Experience the reactions of Justin and Keith to the vices of the world such as drinking, smoking, and gambling and watch how their knowledge molds their character. Take the journey with them as they battle a dysfunctional family situation, exposure to a life-threatening disease and the vices of the world as they live a summer to remember.

    Finish Line
  3. 3

    Tuey's Course

    • 288 páginas
    • 11 horas de lectura

    Racial tension had been building for years near Prairie Winds Golf Course on the east side of St. Louis. In 2007, black businessman, Tuey O’Tweety faced the brunt of the discrimination. Can the game of golf resolve the issue? Life becomes even more difficult for Tuey when the frustrations of harassment become a daily nuisance. Corrupt politicians, manipulated city hall employees, and hypocritical community leaders add to the unrelenting aggravation. Through an odd connection Tuey lands with an eclectic group of golfing misfits. Daily visits to the golf course expose him to an unfamiliar slice of life. An unlikely player leads him down a seemingly innocent path. The world of black and the world of white become intertwined in a world of intricate fantasy. Join head golf pro J Dub Schroeder and his brother Curt, as they open the clubhouse doors of Prairie Winds Golf Course to a man trying to find his way out of an impoverished situation. One by one a Catholic priest, greedy banker, local farmer, retired luxury car dealer, Japanese businessman, evangelistic preacher and college football referee weave their lives into Tuey’s plight. Explore the convoluted path through the fairways of Prairie Winds Golf Course that has become “Tuey’s Course.”

    Tuey's Course
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    Opur's Blade

    • 328 páginas
    • 12 horas de lectura

    A night of teenage passion leads to an unplanned pregnancy followed by a lower middle-class struggle to make ends meet. Like most mothers, Rayelene Purler envisions great things for her child. In an attempt to introduce her stuttering son to a slice of life the family can ill afford, she arranges for free summer instructional lessons at Prairie Winds Golf Course on the east side of St. Louis. After the fi rst ball is struck, head pro J Dub Schroeder senses a child prodigy in his midst. The lad soon becomes known as Opur for his propensity to sink putts with an old, worn-out putter that was gathering dust in the lost-and-found barrel. Tragedy at home, a future without aim and an unexpected sudden love interest color Opur's journey. J Dub mentors the young man and encourages him to use the principles in the game of golf and apply them to everyday life. Follow the action as a young underdog perseveres and fi ghts for his dream on the hallowed grounds of America's greatest golfi ng event The Classic.

    Opur's Blade
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    Pabby's Score

    • 360 páginas
    • 13 horas de lectura

    Pabby and Shae, teens with special needs, hoping to expand their experience outside Footprints of Hope foster care center arrive at Prairie Winds Golf Course on the east side of St. Louis. Innocence and youthful enthusiasm get caught in an undercurrent of sinister events. Civil injustice prompted by an unethical attorney arrives in the form of a bogus insurance claim. Alcohol and greed taint a dishonest judge. An Internet dating site feeds an affair. Shady police work attempts to stain the reputation of head pro, J Dub Schroeder. As the court spins out of control an ethics board investigation and an edgy game of instant messaging tempt the hands of fate. Savant-like tendencies, dementia and flying falcons intertwine with Native American customs, thoroughbred racing and a trip up the river road to Lighthouse Point. A retired barrister hints about a corrupt underground society. Can revealing a dark secret settle PABBY’S SCORE?

    Pabby's Score
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    Shari's Shot

    • 368 páginas
    • 13 horas de lectura
    4,2(18)Añadir reseña

    A twist of fate leads Shari Daniels-Donnelly, a former Mrs. Missouri, to a shot at winning $1 million at The Classic, one of America's premier golf tournaments. Set against the backdrop of Prairie Winds Golf Course in St. Louis, the story unfolds as Shari navigates the challenges and excitement of the competition, showcasing her resilience and determination. With the stakes high, her journey promises to be filled with unexpected turns and thrilling moments.

    Shari's Shot