The first time he hit a golf ball properly, Timmy Price knew he was different. When the other kids swung, the ball would bobble of the tee and roll away harmlessly. When Timmy strikes the ball, it flew free and far. Timmy is twelve when he beats his father for the first time. Almost immediately his dedication, cool temperament, flawless swing and sheer enthusiasm for the game attract attention. He inspires awe among the adult members of the Fox Chase Country Club and envy among his peers. Under the tutelage of the enigmatic guru Foster Pearse, Timmy is set to become Junior State Champion. His father, determined to teach his son a lesson in humility, sends him to be a caddy at the country club.

While Timmy struggles to come to terms with his burgeoning talent, he becomes party to the exclusive club's dark secrets. Brilliantly rendered with unforgettable characters, A Gentleman's Game is more than a coming-of-age story: it is about father's relationships with their sons and the pressure to succes when surrounded by jealousy.