In the first book of the Hole Trilogy, The Hole Opportunity, Colin was left with his arch enemy Major Woods in hospital, recently out of intensive care, following an accident involving an exploding bouncy castle, a lorry load of holes and the dog of the wealthy land owner, Lady Wills. Colin and Izzy, buoyed by their success in supplying holes to her Ladyship are keen to grow their '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 and across the Grigg's farm land. Colin identifies an alternative route involving tunneling under the golf course. Colin sees an opportunity to both get back in favor with the Major and to sell more holes. Nothing ever goes smoothly for Colin, especially with the Major seeking revenge. Will he save the golf course and befriend the Major or does Lady Wills' estate end up being ravaged and his farm demolished?

Colin and Izzy Griggs' traditional farming way of life is under threat from red tape from Brussels and Whitehall. Taking inspiration from a doughnut, Colin sets up a "Hole Farming Business." His first job is to supply 18 holes for the newly refurbished golf course. Colin's ineptness leads to a number of incidents surrounding the grand opening, creating an arch enemy of the Club's Captain: Major Woods. His business is given a much needed boost by the arrival of Lady Wills into the Manor House. She requires holes for her ornate ponds but before awarding the contract needs a reference from Colin's previous employer: Major Woods. How will Colin manage to get the reference he needs to save his business? How exactly do you manage to farm holes? And who is really wearing the stockings in the Griggs household? Set in the rural village of Henslow, The Hole Opportunity is a true English farce with miscommunication, double entendre, humorous plotlines and a host of memorable characters.