Level Par

Jake Steadman was once a prodigy with a golden golf swing, destined for greatness, but years of addiction, broken dreams, and a fractured relationship with his father sent him spiraling into despair. Now, at thirty-six, he stands on the eighteenth tee at Crestview Country Club, one shot away from a chance at the U.S. Open-and redemption. With his loyal friend Jonesy by his side, Jake battles the demons of his past and the pressure of the moment.

Level Par is a gripping tale of resilience, friendship, and the courage to face life's toughest lies, both on and off the course.

Will Jake find the strength to make the shot of his life, or will the weight of his past pull him under?

Tom Layman's writing career began on the sports pages of the Boston Herald. He wrote features and covered the Boston sports scene for the city's second biggest daily newspaper for seven years. He has been published online for Runner's World, Outside Magazine, and ESPN Boston. He continues his passion for storytelling through his video production company, Layman's Terms Productions. He is a native of Massachusetts, and Level Par is his first book.