A Mulligan for Bobby Jobe: A Novel

by Bob Cullen

Bobby Jobe is a pro golfer whose swing is better than his attitude. When he bogies the last four holes and blows his lead in a major tournament -- again -- he berates his caddy, Henry "Greyhound" Mote. Jobe loses both Greyhound, who walks off the course, and the game. And before the day is out, he'll lose his eyesight to a lightning strike and his future in golf -- unless he can do what no one has ever done blind: make a comeback. Bob Cullen's funny and wise story, full of PGA lore, perfectly captures the mysterious and irresistible nature of the game of golf, not to mention, love, friendship, and life.

Genres: Fiction

400 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Judith Teggelaar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Normally, I do not care for anything to do with golf as I don't care for golf and don't know much about it. This book surprised me, however. It concerns a blind golfer and his bid for a championship. I now know what a mulligan is.

[S.J. Crown · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and it will always be special for me. Along with The Legend of Bagger Vance (which is much better than the movie), it was instrumental in motivating me to write my own novel set in the golf world. In A Mulligan for Bobby Jobe, as in other good sports novels, the sports setting merely provides a backdrop as our heroes, blind golfer Bobby Jobe and his caddie Henry Mote, struggle to overcome their inner flaws. It helps if you're a golf fan, but even if you're not, you just might like this one.

[Brooke · Rating 1 out of 5]

I know I read this one but I don't remember any of it.. Or even if I liked it so I guess I have to re-read it...

[Jennifer Morefield · Rating 4 out of 5]

I started out thinking I wouldn't enjoy this story because, while I've played a few games of golf in my teen yrs., I've never been interested in watching it or following it. This book is rife w/golfing jargon and golfing technicalities, but I over all really enjoyed this story. It was a story of forgiveness and overcoming great physical difficulties and pursuing dreams even if they seem near impossible. I thought this was a very solid read. I enjoyed it.

[Myprivatebookclub · Rating 2 out of 5]

I know nothing about golf and I do not care about it. I guess this is why I was so detached of the book all the time.
I understand that we had something special here with the blind golf player Bobby, but I could not feel his blindness also (is it really possible to become blind as addressed in this book?).
The happenings in the books also did not touch me, Henry Mote, Angela, I could relate to none of them.
I am sure that the book has its fans, but this just wasn’t my book.

[Kacy Chambers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know nothing about golf. I have never watched, played, or had an interest in it. I thought that would complicate me reading this but it didn't. It actually made me more interested in golf. I now wish I played. Great story and moral.

[Jordan Gerlach · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has a good storyline, but written in a mediocre way. If you like painfully awkward situations and impossible coincidences, this book is for you.

[Brian123 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book, I'm not really into Golf fiction but its ok. Its a quick read, but I just can't really get into it. I think its a good story. If u like golf, then u would proably like it. Thumbs up!!!!

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Touching story that really surprised me. I never expected to read a golf story that was so much of page turner. Good character development and a good story about life, love, friendship, family and golf.

[Mr. George The Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

really have to love golf stories to love this one.....so, yea, I liked it...lots of cursing....but when you golf, that happens...cool story and pretty true to tour life.

[Christy · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is a WHOLE lot of golf in this book. It was a little odious to be reading about every single stroke. However, the story behind the golf was pretty good, not fabulous though.

[Veronica Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though sports, and certainly golf, only interests me nominally, I enjoyed this book. (8.5)