Top 7 Golf Movies

1. "Tin Cup"

From the opening song by the Texas Tornadoes ("A Little Bit is Better than Nada") to the U.S. Open showdown with Don Johnson, this Kevin Costner vehicle strikes the perfect pitch. It helps that Costner can actually play. And it helps that Cheech is around, too.

2. "Dead Solid Perfect"

This movie starring Randy Quaid is all about life on the pro tours. It's based on the book of the same name by Dan Jenkins - the best golf book ever written. But that's another list.

3. "Happy Gilmore"

Name another movie that features appearances by both Bob Barker and Lee Trevino. Go ahead - I dare ya! Can't do it - this is the only one. Whether you're a fan of Adam Sandler or not, you'll enjoy this nutty flick about a hockey player whose slapshot produces prodigious drives.

4. "Follow the Sun"

Glenn Ford stars in the life story of Ben Hogan. If you've seen 1950s biopics of athletes, you know how sappy they can be. This one is better than most, and Hogan's story is a fascinating one.

5. "Caddyshack"

I'm not afraid to admit it - I'm not the biggest fan of this movie. Watching it as an adult, it doesn't seem all that funny. But hey, that's just me. And most golfers completely disagree, so here you go.

6. "The Legend of Bagger Vance"

I'm not the biggest fan of that whole golf-as-mysticism stuff. So the plot of this movie doesn't do much for me. But Will Smith and Matt Damon are extremely likable actors. Throw in Charlize Theron and, even if the plot isn't much, you've at least got plenty to look at.

7. "Bobby Jones - Stroke of Genius"

The life story of Bobby Jones stars Jim Caviezel, better known as Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson's "The Passion." A bit overwrought, and Caviezel doesn't replicate Jones' swing very well ... but then, who among us does?