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Golf Tragedy Echoes Through Decades in New Novel
19 Nov, 2025
Summary
- A golf prodigy's stray ball caused a fatal accident in 1978.
- The tragedy forces the protagonist to seek solace in unhealthy places.
- A new investigation and affair revelations create community ripple effects.
A life-altering accident in 1978 forms the core of Chris Bohjalian's forthcoming novel, "The Amateur." The story centers on golf prodigy Mira Winston, whose world shatters when a practice swing results in a fatal accident, killing a teenage caddy.
The protagonist grapples with immense guilt, searching for meaning through troubled relationships with her mother, the victim's sisters, and a married lover. This pursuit of solace leads her down a dark path, impacting her life for years.
As a new investigation into the original tragedy surfaces and news of her clandestine affairs emerges, the consequences are poised to ripple through the community, re-examining secrets and the profound impact of a single moment.
