Secondhand Slice
By Jake Maddox and Jesus Aburto
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Jake Maddox
Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler – or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps – literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers.
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Secondhand Slice - Jake Maddox
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CHAPTER 1
FORE!
Thirteen-year old Ben Malone groaned. He emerged from his bed like a zombie pulling itself from the grave.
Rise and shine!
his dad said.
Ben’s eyes were gritty with sleep. He looked out the bedroom window. It’s still dark outside,
he croaked.
Yep.
His dad sipped coffee from his mug.
Ben sat up. He patted his shaggy brown hair back into place. What am I getting myself into?
he asked.
His dad laughed. You were the one who asked to go to work with me this morning, pal. So get dressed. Let’s go.
Gary Malone was a new employee of Strongwood Country Club, the nicest golf course in town. Ben had never played there.
Even though his dad was the head groundskeeper, his family couldn’t afford a discount membership. So Ben golfed at Valley View, a nine-hole public course.
The sky brightened as Ben climbed into his dad’s rusty, dented pick-up and they drove. When they pulled up next to Strongwood’s maintenance shed, Ben got out and zipped up his hoodie. The morning was chilly.
Ben’s dad drove a riding lawnmower out of the shed. Hop on, kiddo,
he said. Time to maintain the fairways and greens.
Ben jumped on and sat on a small back seat. The mower rumbled, and dew glistened off the trimmed fairway. Wet grass stuck to the side of the mower as they cruised along.
Together, Ben and his dad patched large divots in the tee boxes. They artfully raked the sand in each bunker.
When they were done, the sun was up. The morning chill had burned away. Returning to the pick-up, Ben’s dad said he had a surprise.
What is it?
Ben asked.
His dad reached into the truck bed. He drew out a navy blue golf bag. The clubs inside rattled against each other as he held it up. Ta-da!
Uh, Dad,
Ben said. I hate to ruin the surprise, but those are just my clubs.
I know,
said Ben’s dad. "Technically they’re my old clubs. But I brought them along,