I loved this film for so many reasons. I particularly liked the clarity with which the filmmaker understood and presented the essence of Seve Ballesteros' behavior and psyche, his passion for practicing the most difficult shots in the most difficult locations and developing supreme self-confidence in the process.
The fact that he was forced into this approach because he did not have the equipment, the connections, or money to play on conventional golf courses when he was young does not undermine the power of the story. He took what was available to him and he turned it to his advantage. He referred to the fact that anyone could create and play on a golf course in his or her imagination.
He had a charismatic personality and the ability to joke about his tendency to hit difficult shots well.
This is a story and film with lessons far beyond golf and sports. It is a metaphor for life.
The fact that he was forced into this approach because he did not have the equipment, the connections, or money to play on conventional golf courses when he was young does not undermine the power of the story. He took what was available to him and he turned it to his advantage. He referred to the fact that anyone could create and play on a golf course in his or her imagination.
He had a charismatic personality and the ability to joke about his tendency to hit difficult shots well.
This is a story and film with lessons far beyond golf and sports. It is a metaphor for life.