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Golf enthusiasts and lovers of a good comic tale will be delighted by this fresh and frolicking new novel. With farcical fun, readers are given a unique and ironic inside glimpse into the world of standup comedy as a group of comics plan a charity golf tournament. Plans for the charity tournament move from the ridiculous to downright illegal. Promises that can't possibly be kept are made by various comedians to local businesses regarding sponsorship of the tournament. Celebrities from around the world are scheduled to attend. Money that is supposed to go to charities ends up lining participants' pockets instead. Set in Houston, Texas, this hilarious novel comes very close to killing the comedy clubs of the city. To quote the tournament organizer, Dale Chase, It's a miracle that only one person went to jail. Ironically, Dale's father is the police chief of Houston. Filled with outrageous characters-most of whom are loosely based on comics the author has met over the years-this book will have you laughing out loud, even if you don't know the difference between a bogey and a birdie.