The Prodigy, John Feinstein
The Prodigy, John Feinstein
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The Prodigy
A Novel

Author: John Feinstein

Narrator: John Feinstein

Unabridged: 7 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/28/2018


Synopsis

From award-winning sportswriter John Feinstein, The Prodigy is a YA audiobook about a teen golfer poised to blaze his way into Masters Tournament history—and he’ll face secrecy, sacrifice, and the decision of a lifetime to get there.

Seventeen-year-old Frank Baker is a golfing sensation. He’s set to earn a full-ride scholarship to play at the university of his choice, but his single dad wants him to skip college and turn pro—golf has taken its toll on the family bank account, and his dad is eager to start cashing in on his son’s prowess. Frank knows he isn’t ready for life on the pro tour—regardless of the potential riches—so his swing coach enlists a professional golfer turned journalist to be Frank’s secret adviser.

Pressure mounts when, after reaching the final of the U.S. Amateur tournament, Frank wins an automatic invite to the Masters. And when the prodigy, against all odds, starts tearing up the course at Augusta National, sponsors are lined up to throw money at him—and his father. But Frank’s entry in the Masters hinges on maintaining his standing as an amateur. Can he and his secret adviser—who has his own conflicts—keep Frank’s dad at bay long enough to bring home the legendary green jacket?

About John Feinstein

John Feinstein (1955–2025) was a renowned sportswriter and the author of more than forty books, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers A Season on the Brink and A Good Walk Spoiled. He also authored numerous sports-related mysteries and adventures for young readers, including the Benchwarmers trilogy and The Prodigy, the story of an amateur teen golfer playing the Masters. His first young adult mystery, Last Shot, won the Edgar Allen Poe Award. John worked as a sports columnist and commentator for the Washington Post, The Golf Channel, Sirius XM Radio, and Comcast Sportsnet. He died at age sixty-nine in 2025.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kathy on August 06, 2018

Golf loving teens will enjoy that story of Frank Baker's rise to fame. Frank is a golfing phenomenon and his father is eager to cash in on his son's future. He wants Frank to turn pro out of high school. Frank wants to go to at least two years of college before turning pro. On his side are his swing......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on September 23, 2022

I'm a golfer, and I picked this book up because it was the only YA book on golf I've ever seen. I expected it to be a cheesy/corny 2-star read. Surprisingly, I found myself rooting for the main character. Maybe it's because I play golf, but I was on the edge of my seat once the tournaments started.......more

Goodreads review by Barry on June 21, 2022

Listened to the audio book. Loved having the author read his story. I enjoy golf and the Masters is my favorite tournament. When I started the book I didn't know it would end there. I found the book riveting and did not want to stop listening. Feinstein hit a home run with this enjoyable and compell......more

Goodreads review by Samantha (WLABB) on August 11, 2018

Rating: 3.5 Stars I find the lives of young, elite athletes fascinating, and was eager to meet Frank, the star of The Prodigy. What I Liked This book really pulled me into the world of golf. Feinstein took us on tours of world famous courses and stacked the deck with appearances by a ton of major PGA......more