Weblog Article: Golf Movies, What Will They Think of Next?
There are several movies set around golf in some form, and golfers may be tempted to critique the players and the golf games played in those movies. If you're a die-hard golfer and always anxious to watch the next golf movie, be aware of your motives. If you're looking for instruction, you'll probably be disappointed. The golfers of movies never make a bad swing unless they were supposed to - it's the magic of Hollywood. But golf movies do have the ability to motivate us as golfers, or even as would-be golfers.
Hollywood will make a movie about anything - literally, and the sport of golf is no exception. And, with Hollywood making golf movies, comes the fact some of them are good, while others are not worth watching. This, though, will be up to the individual who makes the choice of which movie to see.
We will start with a golf movie starring Kevin Costner and examine it, following it with the Matt Damon, Will Smith entry and end up with Adam Sandler. Know this, while these are three golf movies, they are not the only ones out there or available.
Beginning with "Tin Cup", we find a golfing legend, but are never really told how Roy McAvoy achieved legendary status. We are informed he is a world class ball striker who has a knack for never finishing anything.
The fun begins when he meets Rene Russo, a local psychologist. Through a series of trial and error, "Cup", as the character is most often called, finds himself qualified for the U.S. Open. Theoretically, this is possible, but highly unlikely as making the cut for the Open is extremely difficult for tour players, much less driving range pros.