Spirit of Golf

1h 18min

Documentary

In his new film, Spirit of Golf, photographer and documentary filmmaker Christopher Felver traces his personal 20-year odyssey in search of the essence of the “auld Scots game.” Inspired by Michael Murphy’s book, Golf in the Kingdom, he travels to many of golf’s historic, fabled courses: St Andrews, Pebble Beach, Augusta National, among others. He interviews many of the game’s great champions and more than a few colorful characters, who are asked the question, “What is the spirit of golf?” We hear from Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, the wonderfully unique Moe Norman, Kathy Whitworth and Nancy Lopez, and notable teachers such as David Leadbetter, “Butch” Harmon and commentators Herbert Warren Wind, Jack Whitaker, and Jim Nantz. All the answers are marvelously diverse, funny, and poetic… just like the game itself.

Cast

Arnold Palmer

Arnold Palmer

Self (archive footage)
Moe Norman

Moe Norman

Self (archive footage)
Kathy Whitworth

Kathy Whitworth

Self (archive footage)
Herbert Warren Wind

Herbert Warren Wind

Self (archive footage)
Jack Whitaker

Jack Whitaker

Self (archive footage)
Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Self (archive footage)

Release date

23rd Jul 2023

Status

Released

Spoken languages