Ladies League Front Nine

Political Corruption Finds Its Way to the Golf Course


Four friends find themselves embroiled in the politics of a senator and his wife while playing nine holes of golf, in Sandi Spaugh’s new novel “Ladies League Front Nine” (published by AuthorHouse).

Of the four women that join a ladies league with their own personal agendas, Beverly and Jill have known each other since college, rediscovering their friendship after being apart for 30 years on the green. They were introduced to Joanne, the strongest woman they know, when she represented them in a case against the city and state. Diane is suffering from empty nest syndrome when Beverly convinces her to play golf in a league.

While getting closer, the group discovers they have more in common. Over the course of time they come to realize their lives are more intertwined than they ever knew. As the mystery unravels, the women discover people with power and politics are trying to shape their world.

As the friendships of these women grow, they become tangled up in the political goals of another member of the league, who is married to a local politician and believes she deserves special treatment because of her connections. Beverly, Jill, Diane and Joanne try to untangle the lies and save the town, all while playing round after round of golf in “Ladies League Front Nine.”

“Ladies League Front Nine” reminds the reader of the nuances of golf, including the competitiveness and frustration that are inherently born out of playing against others. Laugh and learn with these four women in “Ladies League Front Nine” as they reclaim purpose and strength in their lives, along with a rejuvenated sense of identity.

About the Author: Sandi Spaugh is a Registered Nurse, licensed health facility administrator and the owner of a health care facility in central Indiana. She has two sons, a daughter and is grandmother to four grandsons and two granddaughters.

She was introduced to the game of golf in her early 50s, which was an eye-opening experience that led her into numerous personal relationships, some were good and some not-so-good but all holding a special place in her memory. Sandi has drawn upon those experiences and relationships to weave the story found in the pages of “Ladies League Front Nine.”