Golf and movies go together like a well-struck drive and a fairway—sometimes it’s beautiful, other times it’s a total shank, but you’re still entertained either way. Some golf movies capture the drama of the sport with gripping storytelling, while others fully embrace the ridiculousness of chasing a tiny white ball across acres of grass.

So, let’s break it down into two categories: comedies that make us laugh at (and with) the sport, and dramas that remind us why we keep coming back, even after a triple bogey. Now, with out further ado, here are the greatest golf films to make your next movie night a hit!   

The Best Golf Comedies

Caddyshack (1980)

1. Caddyshack (1980) 

The king of all golf comedies. Between Bill Murray’s battles with a gopher, Chevy Chase’s smooth-talking wisdom, and Rodney Dangerfield’s one-liners, this film set the standard for golf humor. If you haven’t yelled “It’s in the hole!” at least once while putting, are you even a golfer?

2. Happy gilmore (1996)

Adam Sandler’s hockey-player-turned-golfer character gave us one of the most iconic swings in history (which has been poorly imitated at every driving range since 1996). Add in a fistfight with Bob Barker and you have a sports comedy masterpiece.

3. Tin Cup (1996)

Kevin Costner plays a washed-up driving range pro trying to qualify for the U.S. Open while simultaneously making every bad decision possible. It’s funny, it’s charming, and it’s painfully relatable for anyone who has ever attempted a hero shot instead of laying up.

4. Who's Your Caddy? (2007)

This one’s a bit of a cult classic. Think Caddyshack, but with more hip-hop influence. When a rap mogul tries to join an ultra-exclusive country club, chaos ensues. It’s over-the-top and ridiculous, but sometimes, so is golf.

The Best Golf Dramas

The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)

1. The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) 

Will Smith as a mystical caddie, Matt Damon as a troubled golfer, and a whole lot of poetic golf wisdom. If you ever need a movie to convince you that golf is a metaphor for life, this is it.

2. The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005

A true underdog story about Francis Ouimet, an amateur golfer who took on the best in the world at the 1913 U.S. Open. Starring a young Shia LaBeouf before he started yelling “Just do it!”, this movie is a must-watch for anyone who loves golf history.

3. Bobby Jones Stroke Of Genius (2004)

A biopic about Bobby Jones, the only golfer to win all four majors in a single year before retiring at 28. If you ever feel like you’re too old to improve your game, this movie will both inspire you and make you question your life choices.

4. Tommy's Honour (2016)

A beautifully shot film about the early days of professional golf, focusing on Old Tom Morris and his son, Young Tom Morris. If you love golf history and Scottish accents, this one’s for you.

Golf movies, like the game itself, range from hilarious to deeply moving. Whether you’re in the mood to laugh at the absurdity of it all or get inspired to hit the range, there’s a golf film for you.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go work on my Happy Gilmore swing.