: It is widely regarded as one of the best golf movies for its authentic portrayal of the game's mechanics and the "macho" psychology of risk-taking. Whiskey and History Tin Cup (1996) - IMDb
Directed by Ron Shelton, Tin Cup is a celebrated golf comedy starring Kevin Costner as , a talented but self-sabotaging golf pro who owns a ramshackle driving range in West Texas.
: McAvoy attempts to qualify for the U.S. Open to win the heart of Dr. Molly Griswold (Rene Russo) and outshine his rival, the polished David Simms (Don Johnson).
: The film is famous for Roy's refusal to "lay up," most notably in the climax where he repeatedly hits balls into a water hazard on the 18th hole, eventually holing out for a 12—a scene inspired by real-life pro Gary McCord.