Matchup at Adventure Land Golf: The Epic Quest of Two Fearless Boys - Deluxe Edition Paperback – March 9, 2026

As the name implies, Matchup is a children's golf adventure odyssey. Think Dr. Suess meets Indiana Jones, with a hint of Wizard of Oz. Two little boys, Jordan and Zay, compete for the Adventure Land Golf Ice Cream Trophy through 18 action-packed holes around the world and beyond. They play through parched deserts, steep mountains, the Moon, and melting icebergs, dodging bulls, bears, bees, bats, baboons, buffalo and hundreds of other animals. The boys begin the tournament as bitter rivals but, forced to work together to overcome the challenges of the treacherous course, they slowly morph into fast friends.However, the ice cream trophy is still on the line! With a crowd of fans, media, and golf world dignitaries gathered around the 18th green to witness their final putts, an unexpected twist sends the match into limbo, spinning the rivalry between the two young friends "into a drama for the ages over how this match would end."Spoiler alert: the finale has been known to bring tears of joy. Matchup educates as it entertains, subtly weaving in many of the key terms, traditions, and history of golf along the course.The book is a celebration of golf, designed to encourage children of all cultures, colors, and genders to appreciate the beauty and camaraderie of the game. The book also shows how the players master their challenges, find common ground to overcome their differences, and work together to complete the treacherous course.It's a big book, 8 by 11-inches, with 146 pages and about 120 original illustrations. It's definitely an epic odyssey. While it's geared to kids 5 to 10, golfers of any age will find a lot to enjoy in Matchup at Adventure Land Golf. Read more