The Prodigy

The narrative follows Brad Jones, a promising sports journalist tasked with chronicling the life of young golfer Lee Weaver in the lead-up to the US Open. As he investigates Lee's past, Brad travels to Saleena, Texas, to interview the caddie master, Willie Lumas, who offers insights into Lee's upbringing and struggles with his overbearing father and supportive mother. Through this journey, Brad becomes deeply invested in Lee's story, uncovering the challenges and triumphs that shaped the young athlete while connecting with his own aspirations as a journalist.