Real Golfers in Real Movies

Hollywood has made a movie for almost everything from life underneath the sea and even to space and beyond. It may not come as a surprise if several movies are made about golf. While there are a lot of movies made about the golf, the following movies are based on the true to life stories of the world's best golfers throughout the century.

Follow the Sun (1951)

This film features golf champion Ben Hogan. Hogan here is depicted as a "single-purposed individual to whom golf is everything." A tragic car accident occurs on the height of his very successful career. Hogan is noted for his swing theory and his legendary ball striking ability. He is better known as the greatest ball striker in the game of golf rather than his record as a champion in several tournaments. Hogan is also noted for his deep commitment to practice. His years of trying out several theories and methods finally bore fruit when he finally perfected his swing.

The Tiger Woods Story (1998)

The Tiger Woods story tell the life story of the most sensational and highest paid golfer and athlete of modern times. He is considered as golf's modern day global icon. The story features Tiger's early years up to his first major championship in the 1997 US Masters Tournament.

The Story of Golf (2000)

The Story of Golf is a documentary on golf and how it evolved into a million dollar business today. It is both an entertaining and educational film which would stimulate any viewer to pursue the game with fervor.

The documentary is divided into three volumes. Volume 1 talks about where golf came from and describes the early years of modern golf.

The second volume primarily discusses how golf has evolved in America and how women became involved in golf. Golf stars such as Sam Snead and Ben Hogan are featured in this volume.

The last installment talks about how the game is played today and how technology has popularized the game. Modern day golf heroes such as Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus are featured.

Bobby Jones: Stroke of a Genius (2004)