"Pride and Penalties" by Terence Blacker is a witty and incisive exploration of the world of competitive golf, where prestige and pretense collide. The story follows the lives of two amateur golfers who become entangled in a web of rivalry, ambition, and personal discovery. As they navigate the pressures of their elite golfing community, they are forced to confront their own insecurities and the rigid social hierarchies that govern their lives. Through humor and sharp observation, Blacker reveals the absurdities of status and reputation, ultimately leading to poignant revelations about friendship, pride, and the nature of success. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Hotshots .

There are 160 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1997 by Pan Macmillan .

Terence Blacker is a writer, journalist and critic. He is the author of adult novels and many popular children's books, including the Hotshots series, The Transfer and The Angel Factory. He lives in Norfolk and London.