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The 10 Best Golf Movies of All Time

Golf movies come from a long range of different genres. They can be serious sports dramas, slapstick comedies, or even rom-coms! But what draws people to golf flicks most often is simply the love of the game.

In keeping with the sports theme we kick-offed last week with the 10 best soccer movies, we’ve put together a list of the best golf movies of all time for you to enjoy.

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1. Tin Cup (1996)

First on our list is Tin Cup, the story of a former golf prodigy (Kevin Costner, Yellowstone) who runs a ramshackle driving range in good old West Texas and takes an interest in a clinical psychologist (Rene Russo, Nightcrawler) looking for driving lessons. This rom-com ends up becoming a sports drama real quick though, as Costner’s character, Roy “Tin Cup” McAvoy, works to qualify for the U.S. Open.

Tin Cup is one of the best. There’s drama, suspense, good writing, and talented performances from Costner, Ruso, and even (at the time) heavy hitters Don Johnson (Nash Bridges) and stand-up comedian Cheech Marin. There’s a little something for everyone in this Ron Shelton (White Men Can’t Jump) picture.

2. Caddyshack (1980)

Described by ESPN as “probably the funniest sports film ever made,” Caddyshack is an instant comedy classic that doubles as a “golf movie.” Starring comedy legends from across the board such as Chevy Chase (National Lampoon’s Vacation), stand-up comedian Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight (Too Close For Comfort), Michael O’Keefe (Rosanne), and Billy Murray (Groundhog Day). This wacky production is definitely worth the watch.

Caddyshack was also the directorial debut of Harold Ramis. And if you don’t know who that is, let us point you to Ghostbusters (which he starred in and co-wrote) and his director’s filmography: Groundhog Day, National Lampoon’s Vacation, Analyze This, Analyze That, Year One, and even a few episodes of The Office. Ramis certainly knows his comedy, and Caddyshack is no exception.

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