Spirit of Golf (2023)
A quest for the essence of the ole Scotts game from Pebble Beach to St. Andrews
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 - Self (archive footage)
- Tiger Woods - Self
- Jack Nicklaus - Self
- Johnny Miller - Self
- Moe Norman - Self (archive footage)
- Kathy Whitworth - Self (archive footage)
- Nancy Lopez - Self
- David Leadbetter - Self
- Butch Harmon - Self
- Herbert Warren Wind - Self (archive footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Spirit of Golf about?
- 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.
- Who directed Spirit of Golf?
- Spirit of Golf was directed by Christopher Felver.
- Who stars in Spirit of Golf?
- Spirit of Golf stars Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, Moe Norman, Kathy Whitworth.
- How long is Spirit of Golf?
- Spirit of Golf has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Spirit of Golf?
- Spirit of Golf is a Documentary film.