St. Max Parish celebrates the sacraments and liturgical life. It also provides shelter for the homeless, jobs for the unemployed, and distributes Bibles to the needy. Strangely, St. Max's manufactures golf balls to raise money for the less fortunate. Top-of-the-line, PGA-approved golf balls which fly longer and more accurately than the finest Titleists or Callaways.
Jim and Dora Mann had raised their son, Eric, in the backseat of a broken-down Plymouth Duster in Florida's Loxahatchee Slough until Father Jacob rescued them. Eric played for hours with a rusty golf club and bruised golf ball he found in the trash. By chance, the boy met Hugh Kraft, a wealthy professional golf coach who gave Eric a lesson and quickly discovered the youngster had unique God-given talent. He could handle a golf club and strike a ball with power and precision. Taking Eric under his wing, Hugh set his sights on helping him qualify for the PGA tour.
Meanwhile, Willy Banks, an ex-sheriff's deputy, comes out of retirement to investigate a criminal organization that aims to manipulate the results of professional games to profit from sports gambling. Eric Mann is a respectful and unassuming young golfer with exceptional talent, a perfect target for the syndicate's next nefarious venture. Willy could save the teenager's career, but the clock is ticking, and it appears he will lose the race against time.
Bold Exploitation is an epic sports adventure that takes you from South Florida to California, the Bahamas to Australia, and from Scotland to Vatican City. It is an absorbing story that blends the world of professional golf with heart-pounding action, unforgettable characters, thought-provoking themes, and an ending you didn't see coming.
