In Book I of the Hole Trilogy, The Hole Opportunity, Colin Griggs was left with his arch enemy, Major Woods, in hospital following an accident involving an exploding bouncy castle, a lorry load of holes and the dog of the wealthy land owner, Lady Wills. Colin now buoyed by his success in supplying holes to her Ladyship is keen to grow his "Hole" business. A by-pass is planned for Harpsden, and the proposed route cuts through the local golf course. The club captain Major Woods and members are incensed and use their position to get the route redesigned cutting through the estate of Lady Wills...