Shooting an Albatross, Steven R. Lundin’s novel, based solidly on historical fact, is more than a story of golf, or of a country at war. It is an elegant, moving, and sometimes disturbing recount of 1943, the only year in our history when the PGA called off an entire season of professional golf tournaments. It was also the year that the 170^th Field Artillery Battalion of the U.S. Army took over the El Rancho Golf Course, becoming uninvited neighbors of the Hollywood movie tycoons living along the back side of the luxurious golf course. A challenge golf match ensues between an Army General and a Navy Admiral, two men who played so badly that they made it a foursome, with each man selecting a partner from the ranks. The general chooses Private Evan Wilkins, a talented golfer from McCall, Idaho, who is quiet, confident, and well liked by the men of his unit. Left to practice through the August summer, Wilkins meets Amanda, the beautiful daughter of one of the Hollywood moguls, and “pairing” takes on an entirely new and exciting meaning. Thrown into this mix is Floyd Akerly, Wilkins’ intimidating commanding officer, whose angry presence is felt at every turn. What begins this novel as the narrator’s poignant interview with the aged Akerly quickly segues into a tale of love, competition, and revenge.

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