Matchup at Adventure Land Golf: A Wild Rhyme-Filled Journey with Author Gene Walden-EPISODE 156

About this episode

Rob Fredette interviews author Gene Walden about his rhyming children's book that combines golf with themes of friendship and adventure.

Author Gene Walden’s Matchup at "Adventure Land Golf " is a rhyming, illustrated children’s book that follows two boys through an 18-hole tournament filled with wild animals, daring rescues, surprise encounters with golfing legends, and even a hole on the moon. The story blends adventure and humor with lessons about friendship, overcoming obstacles, and inclusion, all inspired by the author’s love of golf and long career as a writer and illustrator. Rob and Gene also talked about the incredible Indiana University National Championship in football. You can find more from Gene @ www.GolfCrossFitness.com For updates and fun go to : www.MatchUpAtAdventureLandGolf.com Gene is a former newspaper reporter, columnist, and editor, as well as a contributor to many national publications.

People in this episode

Host: Rob Fredette

Guest: Gene Walden

Topics covered

• children's literature
• golf
• friendship
• overcoming obstacles
• inclusion
• adventure

Keywords

• children's book
• golf
• adventure
• friendship
• humor
• illustrated
• tournament

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Indiana University, GolfCrossFitness.com, MatchUpAtAdventureLandGolf.com

Books & works: Matchup at Adventure Land Golf

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