Cassie plans on leaving her golfer detective image behind during this tournament, but the death of a young protégé and nasty, negative emails leave Cassie in the rough once again. An invitation to be the only woman playing in a tournament sponsored by Cadillac makes Cassie think the emails are from someone who doesn’t want a female imposed on a traditionally all male tournament. A day at a spa and some yoga does nothing to soothe Cassie’s nerves so it’s back on the trail of a killer.

This time, Cassie has some back-up in the form of tournament security and sponsor, Lloyd Pompano who Cassie feels is more blow and show than anything. Joe Lancaster, golf psychologist and all-around buddy, lays low as he has made his feelings for Cassie clear, but wants to give her space to come around. Ex-boyfriend, fellow golfer Mike is on the scene with his new girlfriend, but Cassie can’t imagine either one of them trying to shake her confidence before her big day.

Golfing information is woven throughout the plot, with more than enough context for even those who don’t know the difference between a bogie and an eagle, though a helpful glossary is located in the back of the book. Cassie has come into her own as a strong main character and shines even more on her own without Laura and Mike by her side. The mystery moves along at a brisk pace and there are plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing.

Cassie’s extended family add for tension relief and readers get a chance to meet Cassie’s brother up close providing another look into what has helped shape Cassie. Final Fore is just plain fun for any mystery reader and may even inspire a few new golfers.

--Jennifer Monahan Winberry