The Wager

Book excerpt: Max Hanson had the dream job. As a golf commentator, he traveled to the world's most breathtaking courses, covering golfers he once played against on tour. Then, mysteriously, he was fired from the job he loved.Now a greenskeeper at a course hosting an LPGA tournament, Max meets Zoey Williams, the second-ranked women's player. Zoey tells Max the real reason he was fired: his innocent on-air critique of Tye Walker, an aging prima donna tour player.Max, incensed-and more than a little drunk-exposes Tye on social media as a horrible person (and putter). Things escalate. Their Twitter war goes viral, turning into a $15 million match play wager. Certainly, Max has no chance of winning. Until he becomes involved with Zoey, who agrees to coach him.Max has all of his money and even more of his heart on the line.