Open Links

A tender and beautiful story of hope, family and endeavour. Open Links will resonate with everyone but especially those lucky readers who still dare to dream.

Ricky Randall is a journeyman professional golfer playing the final round of the Open Championship at Muirfield.

The most important round of his life.

But everything is against him: his kit, the course and officialdom. Even his caddie is a no-show. Ricky is set to become the story of the Championship. No one watching can believe their eyes, with the exception of a young spectator, Ben. A boy who connects with our hero, something neither of them understand and have no chance to question.

An unfurling disaster becomes a sensation. A worldwide story that envelopes those on and off the course: frenzied journalists, a New York financier watching from afar, famous billionaires and flummoxed golf pundits and commentators.

An enchanting novel that plays out a single round. Eighteen short chapters, over 18 long holes. The most extraordinary round of golf ever completed with a euphoric conclusion that is so perfect, tissues to-hand is a good idea.

All authorial profits from Open Links are gifted to the Anthony Nolan Trust, contributing to their life-saving work against blood cancer.

Read the first chapter of Open Links