The Golf Course Mystery

The Golf Course Mystery, published in 1919 by Chester K. Steele, is a detective novel set against the backdrop of the Maraposa Golf Club. The story begins with the sudden death of champion golfer Horace Carwell during a match, leading to speculation about whether it was an accident, suicide, or murder. As rival suitors Harry Bartlett and Gerry Poland navigate family tensions and secrets, the narrative explores themes of rivalry, financial troubles, and the quest for truth in a picturesque yet deceptive setting.