Dew Sweepers: A Heartwarming Emotional Story

by Ernest Dempsey, Jason Whited (Editor), Anne Storer (Editor)

For Tyler Knox, the turn of events at the White Oak National Open as an amateur was his ticket to a life he could only dream major corporate sponsorships, enough money for his first set of new clubs, for his mom’s first new house. A life of safety and security, free from the fear, self-doubt, and financial hardships that have long plagued his family.

But life in the searing-hot spotlight is tougher than Tyler ever imagined. Every step he takes on and off the course, a thousand eyes are locked on his every move, ready to amplify and analyze everything he does.

Then there’s his biggest California golden boy Logan Pierce, one of the top players in the world who’s one large walking ego. Logan makes quick work of getting inside Tyler’s head just as the young pro is trying to find his footing in this strange new world.

As the pressure on young Tyler mounts and his grip on pro golfing starts to slip, he turns to the one man who can pull him out of his freshman Graham Sullivan, retired pro and Tyler’s lifelong hero.

468 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 28, 2025

About the author

Host of AuthorsAccess podcast, president of Loving Healing Press Inc., author of numerous anthologies of health and healing."

Reviews

[Tommy Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story, lots of errors

I love a good golf story. The story was entertaining but lost some of its charm in mistakes. The scores on hopes would be wrong. The honors were off. Unnecessary mistakes for a golf story. Still I read it to the end.

[Tami · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not a golfer. I think I said that with the first of Ernie's golf books. I'm still not one, but these books really aren't about the game so much as about the person, and the headspace.

Tyler is out in the pros now, playing in the big leagues and feeling so out of place. He also feels alone. He has his caddie who is also his best friend, but his mom, his girlfriend and his mentor are all at home and busy with their own lives. He tries to stay in contact, messaging, a few calls that sometimes connect but that also miss. And the leader sees his shaky confidence and hits at it, because he recognizes the talent coming at him. And the doubts take root and Tyler's game suffers for it, as does his relationship with Lucy.

In steps Graham, his mentor and friend. Justin had tried suggesting a swing coach, but Tyler was trying to bluff his way through, fake it till you make it, and was failing miserably. Graham came and unrooted the doubts, the pressure, the BS in his head. Between Graham, Justin and Tyler's mom, his game and his relationship with Lucy improved. And so, he headed into the final round.

The last meet. A big deal. And he's behind but not by much. And the leader, Logan, is feeling the pressure he taunted Tyler with. He starts making mistakes, taking risks he shouldn't. Tyler keeps his cool, his head, listens to Justin, and lets the game just come to him. And I'll let the reader find the end.

I love reading Ernie's books. He's fantastic at research. Even if I'm not a golfer! And he's meticulous. But he also listens to his readers. So, I appreciate him for that. He's a good one!

[David Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eighteen months ago, I read The Final Round, the first book by Ernest Dempsey that wasn’t a thriller. I was hooked on Tyler, Sully, Justin and Lucy and Justin’s achievement of a lifelong dream. When I finished The Final Round, I sent Mr. Dempsey and email wondering if there would be a sequel with this cast of characters. Something tells me my email wasn’t the only one he received with the same request.

This month Mr. Dempsey gave his readers an early Christmas present of Dew Sweepers, his new book featuring Tyler, Justin, Sully and Lucy along with several other interesting characters. This installment follows Tyler on his first season as a professional golfer on tour.

If you have read The Final Round and haven’t read Dew Sweepers, you deserve a warning, this installment in Tyer’s story is an emotional rollercoaster ride. Sure, The Final round was a roller coaster ride for emotions, but it was kind of like the kiddie roller-coaster compared to Dew Sweepers.

Dew Sweepers has plenty of golf action that will keep you on the edge of your seat, yet not enough to eclipse the actual story – and this is coming from a non-golfer. After reading both books, I might have to watch some golf just to compare my imagination and Mr. Dempsey’s storytelling to reality.

If you stumbled on this book by accident, and haven’t read The Final Round, do yourself a favor – read it first and slip right into Dew Sweepers. I can promise you won’t be sorry. With these two books, Mr. Dempsey has entertainment that easily stands is some of the best you will ever read.

[TJ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Like a couple of other reviewers, I was put off by the myriad of mistakes regarding the golf portion of "Dew Sweepers" There were so many tournament hole yardage mistakes, incorrect scoring on holes and during tournaments, ignorance of the etiquette of the game (honors on the next tee are determined by the lowest score on the previous hole), inaccurate procedures of golf pros (no pro putts with his glove golf on, nor keep a glove for "years" because it's "broken in"). All of these mistakes to this reviewer (an avid golfer and fan of the the PGA tour) were like fingernails on a blackboard. This was such a turn-off for me that I struggled to finish the book. I don't know if author Ernest Dempsey or his editors and proofers are golfers, but if not, find some golfers to pre-read your next golf book.
The story itself - a young pro juggles love, while questioning his ability at the start of his professional career - was interesting enough, albeit a little gloppy and more than a little repetitive at times. There were more than a few times I wanted to tell our protagonist to "man up".
Non-golfers who read the book looking for a decent story about love, loyalty, mentoring, and overcoming obstacles will probably enjoy the book without issue. For golfers, though, either grind your teeth while reading through the dozens of goof-ups regarding the game and its procedures, or skip this book entirely.

[Allison Valentine · Rating 5 out of 5]

If there's one book that you read this year it has to be Dew Sweepers.
Golf fan or not, this is more than just about the game, it's about life lessons and so much more.

The emotional turmoil that Ernest Dempsey put me through was something else entirely. Heartache, love, sorrow and complete euphoria, this is how you write a book and you can feel that the author put his heart and soul into writing this story.

When Tyler Knox an amateur golfer came second to the legendary golfer Graham (Sully) Sullivan at the White Oak National Open, his whole world changed in a heartbeat.

Suddenly the talk of the town and sponsorships left, right, and centre, Tyler has a lot to contend with.

But now he is up against one of the world's most gifted players, Logan Pierce and boy Logan doesn't let him forget it.

Struggling to find his pace and rhythm Tyler's career as a professional golfer seems that it will end before it's even begun.
Constantly on the road has also put emotional pressure on his relationship with long term girlfriend Lucy.

Can the retired pro Sully help Tyler come back from the brink before he loses it all?

I can't express how much I love both the first book, The Final Round and Dew Sweepers, keep putting, my friend.

[Pearl A Regis · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading lots of "thrillers" this story was kind of "quiet". Like the game of golf, it was a story about life lessons and very contemplative. Being somewhat familiar with the game of golf, this story is enlightening about the strategies and nuances of the game....very thoughtful. I learned new golf-game phrases, so it was also educational. Ernest's descriptions of the settings and the way each hole was played was very good "theatre-of-the-mind". One can even feel the frustration of the game when the ball does not cooperate as in watching the ball circle the hole and then instead of dropping in the hole, it sits an inch or so on the edge....anyone that has played golf can relate. The characters are so real-life and keep the story moving along. Great read and very entertaining! - which is what a good book should be. Very good writing Ernest!

[Cheryl Walton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!I highly recommend this book! Ernest Dempsey writes so well you feel everything the characters are feeling! The hot sun, the grass beneath your feet, and the wind in your face! You will feel the loss, the frustration, the anger (I actually grew to dislike one of the characters!) The feelings are real! Join Tyler and see if he can overcome everything he has put on himself at such a young age. Keep tissues nearby-I found myself crying at the end of the book!

[James Slater · Rating 5 out of 5]

With Tyler gaining his PGA tour card, he's now playing in the big leagues. But can his life handle the pressures of not only golf but all the things surrounding it? Will he epically fail or will he find help to rise to the occasion in some of the best places, which is those people who love him. This is a golf story but it's so much more.

[bruce smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read, predictable but fun

Having been a "dew sweeper" most of my golfing life the title grabbed me. I wish I could say the characters did as well but the predictability of the story line, while fun, kept it from 5 stars. Maybe a playoff?? Also there should be a law that no one else can write about golf until Dan Jenkins is dead for 50 years!!

[Allen B. Snively · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding Book

This was a great golf book and you didn’t have to be golfer to enjoy. The story laid out what I would think young pro golfers endure as they begin their careers, the pressure, the personal strains and impact on good golf talent. I enjoyed the book thoroughly and digested every chapter.

[Ted Blackwell · Rating 3 out of 5]

good story

This is a good story but far, far too much detail. It goes on and on without advancing the story. I wanted it to be five stars because there is a lot of good in it, but again just too much detail.

[David G Halford · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the first Tyler Knox book but I was blown away by Dewsweepers, it had drama and all the things that go along with any competition especially golf. I couldn’t put the book down until I was finished. I also enjoy many of Dempsey’s other books, great writer!

[Pdaley · Rating 1 out of 5]

Can't keep score

The first 20 çhapters are ok but lack any real golf action. The next three chapters describe a tournament but the author has trouble keeping track of the score. Too little real golf action.

[Scott Meinke · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an exceptional read

This book follows right along from book 1. I read this cover to cover in 2 days. It has everything you would want. Even if you have never golfed it is an exceptional read from an exceptional author

[Claire Snow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dew Sweepers

Excellent!!! Couldn’t put the book down, loved it. Was on the edge of my seat feeling the shots, like I was there

[Pranav Hegde · Rating 5 out of 5]

Legendary stuff.

[AnneMarie Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Golf read

After reading the first book in the series - I was excited to see Part 2. It did not disappoint - the relationship between Tyler and Sully was how a mentor should be. Some of the golf situations were a little off - as an avid golfer - but the story was just right