“Rosa’s realistic fiction, intermingled life lessons with golf and teenage angst, takes readers beyond golf analogies to believable conflicts. His stories may not be well known among golf literature aficionados, but they should be….The genius of Rosa is that his characters do not lean on mystical encounters or journeys of self-awareness…The President’s Caddy is an engaging tale that teaches that soft skills will carry a young man far in life.”

"This thoroughly enjoyable, deceptively simple story, ostensibly penned by Sam with the help of his language arts teacher, opens with him awaiting a ride home from the aforementioned match, mooning over what he calls "The Big Goof."...As the story unfolds in flashback, Rosa deftly builds suspense over what the mistake might have been, while also building a relatable character through solid storytelling. An elegant tale, perfect for golfers and nongolfers alike."

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"Exceptionally well written and original, "The President's Caddy: A Golf Story" is highly entertaining and will capture the young reader's total attention from beginning to end. Very highly recommended for school and community library collections" 
 

“Sam’s day caddying for the president through all eighteen holes is fraught with literal—and figurative—sand traps and water hazards. While the nature of Sam’s “big goof” goes unexplained until the very end, Sam is a hero to root for throughout…Recommend this book to young teens with a high reading level looking for books about sports.”