First published 2000
World War I hero Rannulph Junah has fallen on hard times. But when a high-stakes golf tournament comes to his hometown of Savannah, he gets a chance at redemption. Junah's only hope? Bagger Vance, a mysterious black caddie who seems to know Junah's game better than he does. As the tournament heats up, Junah must confront his inner demons and learn to play golf - and life - by Bagger's unorthodox teachings. In a climactic final round, Junah faces off against two golf pros in a battle that will test his skill, his courage, and his very understanding of reality.
Genres: fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, redemption
272 pages · Paperback · Avon Books