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I would love to see two golf films.

'Follow The Sun'  The Ben Hogan Story and a little more recent, 'Golf in the Kingdom'

Any information would be appreciated. I would prefer if there was a way to watch these online. There are probably other great films. I've seen the usual suspects, Bagger Vance (Good), Caddyshack (comedy classic), Tin Cup (OK), Happy Gilmore (sorry not for me). Any other suggestions would also be appreciated.


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'Follow The Sun'...........about Ben Hogan, (played by Glen Ford) is a fair movie. Could not find it on Netflix. Due to its age may be tough to find anywhere.

Very few movies about golf have been really good, IMHO.  'The Greatest Game' about Francis Ouimet is pretty good. And 'Stroke of Genius' about Bobby Jones is also not too bad.

They really need to make one about Walter Hagen. Now that's a story. Tiger thinks HE'S intimidating?   Hagen had them all the way.


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I recently watched a biopic staring Jim Caviezel titled Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius. I really enjoyed it and gave me better understanding of why he never played as a pro..

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Originally Posted by Kingkat1954

'Follow The Sun'...........about Ben Hogan, (played by Glen Ford) is a fair movie. Could not find it on Netflix. Due to its age may be tough to find anywhere.

Very few movies about golf have been really good, IMHO.  'The Greatest Game' about Francis Ouimet is pretty good. And 'Stroke of Genius' about Bobby Jones is also not too bad.

They really need to make one about Walter Hagen. Now that's a story. Tiger thinks HE'S intimidating?   Hagen had them all the way.


Isn't Hagen depicted in the Bagger Vance film.

What about 'golf in the Kingdom' has no one heard about it.


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Not sure if Hagen is in Bagger but I recently watched "Stroke of Genius" and he is in that one.  Very colorful character.  I'd like to know more of his story as well.


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I have not watched this yet but apparently Leslie Nielsen's Bad Golf Made Easier is alright, and on youtube:


Not exactly a "film." :-)

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All I know................Hagen reportedly was on the town in NYC, and wound up in a city fountain with a young starlet that was NOT his wife at the time!

But then again, Hagen enjoyed over exaggerating a good story. Never one to let facts get in the way!

He was the FIRST true Professional. Made his living from golfing. Had a few club jobs, but mainly a tour pro. He is a fascinating character. Showman all the way. Could play a little too. He holds 11 Major Championships and the Masters had not been invented when he played. 2 US Opens, 4 British and 5 PGA!


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