A junior golf adventure series about practice, perseverance, and learning that the most important shot is always the next one.

Featured Book

The Next Shot Series - Book 1 - The First Junior Tour

Eight-year-old Ari Bennett loves playing golf more than anything.

But when he enters his first real tournament on the Riverbend Junior Tour, he quickly learns that great drives alone don’t win.

Tight fairways, tricky greens, and tough decisions test his game in ways he never expected.

With help from his dad, Coach M, and a small green notebook where he writes down what he learns, Ari begins discovering the most important lesson in golf.

The most important shot - is the next one.

Perfect for Young Golfers

  • Kids ages 8-12

  • Junior Golfers

  • Families who love golf

  • Junior Golf programs and academies

A story that helps kids love the game while learning how to improve.

Logo for the Next Shot Series featuring a green putting green and a flagstick with a red flag.

Lessons From Ari’s Golf Notebook

At the end of every book, Ari writes down lessons he learns from the course.

Small preview:

Lesson #1:

Three-putts ruin good holes

Lesson #2:

Smart Decisions beat risky ones

Lesson #3:

The most important shot - is the next one!

Green golf notebook with a pen on top, on a grassy background, titled 'Ari's Golf Notebook' in bold white text.

About the Author

Short Bio:

Robert Buchmann is a lifelong golfer and father who believes the best lessons in sports come from perseverance, practice, and enjoying the game.

The Next Shot Series is inspired by watching junior golfers grow not only as players, but as people.

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