Great golf films

[TheShark]

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.

[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.

[Gas Hawg]

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..

[TheShark]

  Kingkat1954 said:

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.

[TyWebbb]

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.

[Golfingdad]

+1 for Greatest Game Ever Played about Francis Ouimet and Harry Vardon.  Great movie.

[keeps21]

The legend of Bagger Vance is a decent watch - not a serious golf film, but good.

[Bananarama]

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

[iacas]

  Bananarama said:

Originally Posted by Bananarama

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

Not exactly a "film." :-)

[keeps21]

  TheShark said:

Originally Posted by TheShark

Isn't Hagen depicted in the Bagger Vance film.

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

Indeed he is, and Bobby Jones.

[Harmonious]

One film that had the potential to be very good, but fell a little short, was "A Gentleman's Game".

[Kingkat1954]

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!

[Bananarama]

Theres always a critic...

  iacas said:

Originally Posted by iacas

Not exactly a "film." :-)

But there are 2 sequels too: Bad Golf My Way and Stupid Little Golf Video

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