"In the glamorous world of professional golf, one match is
synonymous with excellence, tradition, and prestige. The
Masters is played on the sweeping fairways of Georgia's
exclusive Augusta National Golf Club, drawing its annual
pilgrimage of Learjetting international superstars, the
spotlight of the media, and throngs of fans. But this
year, the tournament has attracted something else. A
killer is coming to play a deadly game of his own." "For
Connor Cross and John McCree, two pros who share a long
friendship and a passion for golf, the April competition
is a chance to catch up on old times, joke around, make
some ill-advised bets, and generally calm each other's
nerves before the play turns serious. But while John has
always been able to get a grip on his game by tee time,
Connor has never quite figured out how to throw the switch
and focus. Then a killer strikes - and for the reigning
bad boy of the PGA tour, everything changes in a
hurry." "The victim's wife begs Connor to try to find a
murderer who threatens not only to kill again, but to
destroy the Masters. And as Connor is drawn into the
intrigue, a most remarkable phenomenon occurs. This
maverick player shoots a sizzling round of golf. Suddenly,
Connor is conquering a vicious slice, cleaning up his
short game, and even listening to his caddie as he
uncovers some jaw-dropping personal secrets of his fellow
pros." But as Connor - in the company of an alluring
female cop - unravels a mystery of murder, and uncovers
the mystery of his inner game of golf, he also faces the
greatest hazard of all. For with one round left to play,
and the body count rising while his scores drop, Connor
Cross is the next in line to die.