Praise for The Philly Phenoms

"The Philly Phenoms is more than a sports story — it's a coming-of-age tale that celebrates golf, family, resilience and the love that binds us together through good times and bad. Nate does a wonderful job blending humor, heart and a touch of nostalgia into the story of Lee Lomax and the rest of the cast of characters. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever chased a dream and found adversity along the way. Don’t miss out on this charming and uplifting tale that reminds us all of the power of family and the courage it takes to stand up for what we believe in." –Zephyr Melton, editor at GOLF.com

"As a middle school teacher, Nate Oxman knows kids, and as a longtime caddie at one of the nation’s most prestigious outposts, he knows golf. Mix that together, and you’ve got The Philly Phenoms, a delightful first novel that navigates families and fairways through the wide eyes of resourceful grade-schooler Lee Lomax, a golf-obsessed — and crafty — Huck Finn of the links." –Jeff Silverman, author of Merion: The Championship Story, winner of the 2013 Herbert Warren Wind Award

"The Philly Phenoms is a winner. It begins by giving the reader a sense of what The Sandlot would be like if the boys had traded in their bats and gloves for pitching wedges…then evolves into a moving depiction of a father and a son. Tee this one up: it will make you fall in love with golf, or remember why you did in the first place." –Matthew Ross Smith, author of Lizzy Legend and The Million Dollar Race

"If you’re going to write a young adult novel about golf, it helps to know something about young adults and golf. Nate Oxman does. He spends all day with young adults as a school teacher, then heads home to a wife and a houseful of daughters. As for golf, Oxman is a single-digit handicap who works weekends as an assistant caddiemaster at one of the most famous and revered clubs in golf. With The Philly Phenoms, Oxman weaves his passions all together in a tale of competition, consternation, pride, respect, family and determination." –Joe Logan, owner/editor of myphillygolf.com

"Nate Oxman captures the essence of every adolescent's dream in The Philly Phenoms, creating an exciting, inspirational story told through the eyes of young Lee Lomax. A kid any parent would be proud of, Lomax deftly traverses the intricate worlds of golf, school, friends, family, and adversaries while remaining true to his core values, which in the end prove critical to Lomax and his father overcoming adversity together and achieving their goal. Oxman's passion and knowledge on the subject shines through and provides a heartwarming read to share between parents and children." – Brian Giuffra, Golf Writer for Sports Illustrated