Robert Tyre Jones, Jr., aka "Bobby Jones" (Jim Caviezel) rises from
complete obscurity to become a golfing legend. Jones overcomes his own fierce temper, intense
passion, and perfectionist tendencies to master the game and win the Grand Slam, the U.S., British,
and Amateur Opens in golf, a feat unequaled even today. But it is Jones's style, personality, and
character that separate him from the other professionals in his field. When Jones realizes that his
unparalleled success may be destroying those he loves he's presented with an astounding proposition,
his response is one that shocks the world.
Directed by:
Rowdy Herrington
Written by:
Rowdy Herrington
Kim Dawson
Bill Pryor
Partial Cast:
Jim Caviezel (Bobby Jones)
Claire Forlani (Mary Malone Jones)
Jeremy Northam (Walter Hagen)
Malcolm McDowell (O.B. Keeler)
Aidan Quinn (Harry Vardon)
I watched this one not expecting to like it at all, but it
was partially filmed in Scotland, so it had that going for it. I’m not a sports person … well, SEC
Football, of course – I’m Southern so it is kinda expected, possibly mandatory. I’ve never followed
golf so had no reference for this film. And this is another film where Jim is blond – frankly, that
throws me a bit … I much prefer him being black headed – but that’s just me … however, he is
terribly cute in this movie – which is actually a huge understatement.
Back to the movie, I ended up really enjoying the story. It isn’t as much about the game of golf as
it is about the person’s (Bobby Jones’) life struggle, how he got to be the top amateur golfer, and
what his dream cost him. Bobby Jones had a volatile temper and extreme intensity – hmm, wonder why
they picked Jim for that role 😉 (Jim has been described as having a “righteous temper” – which I
believe he does … but, in the best possible way. *hug*) The story is really more about – what is now
considered – “old fashioned” values and loyalty. Jim, of course, does an excellent job. During an
interview, Jim said he had to learn to golf for the movie – prior to filming, he had only played a
couple of times. This film turned out to be one that I would enthusiastically recommend.
