orna Barnett and Jens Harken are separated by a rigid caste system in turn of the century St. Paul. When Jens offers to design and build a boat to help his employer win a regatta, they are drawn together. The repercussions of their passion lead to scandel.
Based on the events of the 1913 U.S. Open golf championship, at which a young, inexperienced, socially- and economically-disadvantaged golfer defeated the reigning champion in one of the most exciting and dramatic athletic events of the 20th century.