Ang Tak

Inside the Ropes at the Masters Golfer Tony Pinasa has a terrible temper and an even more terrible secret—one he hasn't revealed to Tashi, the love of his life. His caddie Kat is mourning the loss of her husband, and would rather be anywhere else but here. Here is Augusta National golf club, the site of the annual Masters tournament. Tony won the British Amateur title and has a high ambition: he wants to be the first amateur to win the Masters. To do that he'll have to control his temper because Kat has no time for temper tantrums or for players who won't listen to their caddies. Like all major tournaments, the Masters is about much more than golf: skill, guts and passion are required in equal parts, and character is the ultimate measure. Can Tony and Kat bury their differences and work together to climb the Everest of golfing greatness? Tony Pinasa Wants To Become The First Amateur To Win The Masters. He Faces An Uphill Battle. Many Great Golfers Have Never Won A Green Jacket, And Only A Handful Of Amateurs Have Ever Even Made The Cut, Much Less Competed On The Weekend. Tony Has Other Problems, Too, Including A Fierce Temper And A Reputation For Fighting. But He Does Have Two Things Going For Him: A Caddie Who Knows Augusta National Like The Back Of Her Hand, And A Sherpa Heritage From His Father. Narrated By Tony's Caddie, Ang Tak Takes Readers Inside The Gates And Inside The Ropes At The Masters, Revealing The Stresses And Strains Between Player And Caddie, Player And Player And, Outside The Round, Between Player And Family. Ultimately, Ang Tak Is A Story About Character: How It Is Nurtured, Encouraged And Strengthened, What It Enables An Individual Or A Nation To Do In The Face Of Adversity.