Ben Crenshaw
Seve
With immense natural talent, fierce fighting spirit and film-star good looks, Seve Ballesteros won five majors and 50 European Tour titles, but he was much more than a great golfer. The way Seve hit the ball was beautiful. He had electrifying charisma that transcended his profession. He even strode like a champion. Famous for his audacious recovery shots and phenomenal putting, galleries everywhere flocked to him. The son of a farmer from a sleepy fishing village in northern Spain, Seve rose from humble beginnings to become the No.1 player in the world, revolutionising and popularising golf in the process.
Rise Above: The Carl Jackson Story
Born into a life of poverty in The Sandhills of Augusta, Georgia, a ghetto only separated from the rolling greens, dramatic slopes and azaleas of Augusta National, by a mere fence, Carl Jackson defied fate to become golf’s greatest caddie of all time. Despite dropping out of school when he was 10 to support his family of 11, he also became the right-hand man for one of the wealthiest men in America at the time for 30 years. He Rose Above what was almost a pre-ordained destiny of poverty to become an example of dignity, grace, humility and success. Whether on the course assisting and side by side some of the world's greatest golfers: Gary Player, Ben Crenshaw, Scottie Scheffler; or, walking, with his head held high, through one of the most pivotal times of civil unrest and change in American History. His story will inspire, uplift and restore hope in what can be.
Rise Above: The Carl Jackson Story
Born into a life of poverty in The Sandhills of Augusta, Georgia, a ghetto only separated from the rolling greens, dramatic slopes and azaleas of Augusta National, by a mere fence, Carl Jackson defied fate to become golf’s greatest caddie of all time. Despite dropping out of school when he was 10 to support his family of 11, he also became the right-hand man for one of the wealthiest men in America at the time for 30 years. He Rose Above what was almost a pre-ordained destiny of poverty to become an example of dignity, grace, humility and success. Whether on the course assisting and side by side some of the world's greatest golfers: Gary Player, Ben Crenshaw, Scottie Scheffler; or, walking, with his head held high, through one of the most pivotal times of civil unrest and change in American History. His story will inspire, uplift and restore hope in what can be.
Loopers: The Caddie's Long Walk
Centuries old and enjoyed by millions worldwide, golf is seen by many as more than a sport. Yet what do we know about the person behind the player carrying the bag? In a documentary unlike any other, Loopers: The Caddie's Long Walk explores the incredible personal bond between golfer and caddie. It is often said that a good caddie does 3 things: show up, keep up and shut up, but these stories will make you rethink the role of great caddies. The film unveils the working dynamic between famous partnerships like Tom Watson and caddie Bruce Edwards. It also delves into the making of a caddie’s career with stories like caddie Greg Puga from East LA who fought his way to Augusta to play in the Masters. Loopers is a visual tour de force shot on iconic courses across the U. S. and Scotland. Crafted in the spirit of documentaries like “20 feet from Stardom”, “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” and “Step into Liquid”, it is a must-watch story of the game of golf as you’ve never seen it before.