The movie ‘Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius’ from 2004 is a biographical drama about the golf prodigy, Bobby Jones, performed by Jim Caviezel. Also starred by Claire Forlani, Jeremy Northam, and others, the film tells the story on and off the field. This read will delve into where it was filmed and share some cool knowledge about the film.
Where it Filmed?
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius was filmed at various locations. They include Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, USA, the city of Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Covington, Georgia, USA, Griffin, Georgia, USA, and St. Andrews, Fife in Scotland, UK. All these scenes in the film were captured between Aug 31, 2003, and Oct 23, 2003.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jim Caviezel | Bobby Jones |
| Claire Forlani | Mary Malone Jones |
| Jeremy Northam | Walter Hagen |
| Malcolm McDowell | O.B. Keeler |
| Aidan Quinn | Harry Vardon |
| Brett Rice | Big Bob Jones |
| Connie Ray | Clara Jones |
| Devon Gearhart | Little Bobby (6 |
| 8) | |
| Dan Albright | Grandfather Jones |
| Paul Freeman | Angus |
| Alistair Begg | Stewart Maiden |
| Hilton McRae | Jimmy Maiden |
| Elizabeth Omilami | Camilla |
| Brian F. Durkin | Perry Adair |
| John Shepherd | Bob Woodruff |
| Allen O’Reilly | Grantland Rice |
| Larry Thompson | John Malone |
| Tim Ware | George Adair |
| David Van Horn | Young Perry |
| Rand Hopkins | Major Cohen |
| Tom Arcuragi | Ralph Reed |
| Stephanie Sparks | Alexa Stirling |
| Larry Mayran | Judge Broyles |
| Neely Glenn | Saucy Co-ed #2 |
| Matthew Cornwell | Chum |
| Richard Dobkin | Emory Law Professor |
| Chris Pierce | Henpecked Husband |
| Virginia Hopkins | Househunting Wife |
| Ted Manson | Elderly Law Client |
| Andrew Masset | Doctor Howard |
| Pierre Brulatour | Doctor Applegate |
| Mike Pniewski | Mr. Mullen |
| Amerjit Deu | Hagen’s Chauffeur |
| Mitch Dean | Inwood Runner |
| Michael Andrew | Singer |
| Julie Moore | Woman at Party |
| Brian Bremer | Well Wisher Autograph Seeker |
| Dave Roberts | Sportswriter |
| Jim Harley | Constable O’Brien |
| Angie Fox | Gardner’s Girlfriend |
| Eleanor Seigler | Perry’s Date |
| Justice Leak | Guy on Street |
| Richard ‘John’ Lackey III | Baby Bob Jones III |
| Kelsey Walter | Daughter Clara Jones |
| Robert Pralgo | Reporter |
| Frank Hoyt Taylor | Reporter |
| David Dwyer | Reporter |
| Kevin Stillwell | Reporter |
| Jamie Moore | Reporter |
| Scott Oliver | Reporter |
| Mark Russell Gray | Reporter |
| Geoff McKnight | Reporter |
| Mark Burton | Red – Golfer |
| Bob Seel | Billy McAfee – Golfer |
| John Kohler | Milt Saul – Golfer |
| Kenny Alfonso | Eben Byers – Golfer |
| Roy McCrerey | Robert Gardner – Golfer |
| Amanda Best | Elaine Rosenthal – Golfer |
| Clark Jarrett | Chick Evans – Golfer |
| Gary Gershoff | Davey Herron – Golfer |
| John Curran | Bob Cruikshank – Golfer |
| Woody Taft | Jess Sweetzer – Golfer |
| Robert Duncan | 1926 U.S. Open Golf Opponent |
| John Grzesinski | Roger Wethered – Golfer |
| Kevin Downes | Gene Homans – Golfer |
| Bruce McKinnon | 1st Merion Starter – Golf Official |
| Wilbur Fitzgerald | Megaphone Golf Official |
| Shaun Stuart | 1921 British Open Starter – Golf Official |
| Tommy Cresswell | 1926 U.S. Open Golf Official |
| Rodney Mull | USGA Official |
| Rick Rueckert | Worchester Golf Official |
| Bob Harter | Senior Worchester Golf Official |
| Alan McGregor | St. Andrew’s Starter – 1930 Golf Official |
| Kelly McCormick | Hoylake Steward – Golf Official |
| Amanda Alch | Young Girl (uncredited) |
| Michael Benson | Inwood Runner (uncredited) |
| Ashley LeConte Campbell | Mary Malone (uncredited) |
| Greg Corbett | Eben Byers’ Caddy (uncredited) |
| Renee Crawford | Flapper (uncredited) |
| David Dempster | Golfer (uncredited) |
| Rob Elwood | Marine Sergeant (uncredited) |
| Jayson Frederick | Caddy (uncredited) |
| Rhoda Griffis | Woman Hit in Leg (uncredited) |
| Jim Grimshaw | Charlie Cox (uncredited) |
| David Hunt | Dr. Begg (uncredited) |
| Lawrence Johnson | Golfer (uncredited) |
| Jon Kohler | Milt Saul (uncredited) |
| Roy Larsen | Spectator (uncredited) |
| Alan Marsh | Extra (uncredited) |
| Gregory H. Massey | Bar patron (uncredited) |
| Michalis Mathioudakis | Boy at St. Andrews (uncredited) |
| Gail Morrison | Woman Watching Golf (uncredited) |
| Nathaniel Owen | Walter Hagen’s Caddy (uncredited) |
| John Fitzgerald Page | Program Holder (uncredited) |
| Sandi Scheier | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Gloria Stella | (uncredited) |
| Joe Walsh | Golf Official (uncredited) |
| Steve Warren | Reporter (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is a clear depiction of the life of the Golf legend Bobby Jones and was released on Apr 30, 2004, in the USA.
- It spans over 2 hours and 3 minutes, blending biography with drama.
- Rowdy Herrington both directed and co-wrote the film.
- Not just Jim Caviezel, but also Claire Forlani and Jeremy Northam played significant roles.
- The film was acknowledged with one nomination award.
- Despite some criticisms, it received 68 user reviews.
- The ensemble cast included known faces like Malcolm McDowell, Aidan Quinn, and Devon Gearhart.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Agnes Scott College – 141 E. College Avenue, Decatur, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.7685056
- Longitude: -84.29453459999999
- Place ID: ChIJO_V-rDkH9YgRgR0-GHNw19I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 141 E College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.748752
- Longitude: -84.38768449999999
- Place ID: ChIJjQmTaV0E9YgRC2MLmS_e_mY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Atlanta, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Covington, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.5967815
- Longitude: -83.8601827
- Place ID: ChIJKS8e4H8z9IgRvtxN-b8BuvE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Covington, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Griffin, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.2467807
- Longitude: -84.2640904
- Place ID: ChIJEdPOnG2K9IgRWvJ8s_Yrh8Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Griffin, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, UK
- Latitude: 56.3397753
- Longitude: -2.7967214
- Place ID: ChIJ-_kSGZhQhkgR8KlcwJ75JlU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: St Andrews KY16, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
