What is the Tin Cup tournament?
An annual golf tournament located in Charlotte, NC that benefits the American Cancer Society is named the "Tin Cup Tournament". It is the American Cancer Society's largest single-day golf event in the Carolinas. Play is always on the second Monday of August. The 2004 REMAX World Long Drive Champion, David Mobley, is an annual celebrity guest.
Where is the real Tin Cup hole in Texas?
Deerwood Country Club is a ClubCorp-operated private club in the quiet woods of Northeast Houston (Kingwood, Texas), and its 13th hole is in fact the site of the famous "Tin Cup" scene. Pretty cool—the producers didn't change the hole at all.
Is ‘Tin Cup’ the best golf movie ever?
“Caddyshack” is widely considered the best golf movie of all time, but if you ask around, you’re likely to get some arguments that No. 2 on the list is “Tin Cup.”
Where was the movie Tin Cup filmed in Kingwood?
Kingwood Country Club is comprised of five courses (Island, Lake, Marsh, Forest and Deerwood). Scenes for “Tin Cup” were shot on the Forest Course and Deerwood, as well as at the Kingwood clubhouse for the bar scene, where Costner won a bet by knocking a pelican off its roost.
Where was Tin Cup golf filmed?
Shot in Texas and Arizona but supposedly set in North Carolina for the climactic U.S. Open scenes, it features a robust lineup of cameos from PGA Tour golfers and commentators, from Phil Mickelson to Johnny Miller to Jim Nantz. The movie was filmed in the tiny town of Tubac, Arizona, as well as Kingwood, Texas.
Did Kevin Costner do his own golfing in Tin Cup?
Trivia (24) When filming at the Tubac Golf Resort in the Arizona desert, the script called for a water hazard. Since there were none on the course the filmmakers built one and named it "Tin Cup Lake". Many of the golf shots by Kevin Costner's character were actual shots by Costner himself.
Where was Tin Cup filmed AZ?
Tubac Golf Resort and SpaThe Tubac Golf Resort and Spa was made famous by Kevin Costner's 1996 movie Tin Cup, where many iconic scenes were filmed.
What tournament is Tin Cup?
(2021) Tin Cup | Mysite. Back by popular demand, the Tin Cup Golf Tournament will be held at the Newnan Country Club on Monday, May 23rd starting at 10 a.m. Registration is currently open for the tournament. Registration prices are $125 per golfer, $500 per foursome.
Does Kevin Costner play golf in real life?
Costner is a regular golfer at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Where is the 18th hole in Tin Cup?
Kingwood's Deerwood courseThe movie's 18th hole is actually the 13th hole on Kingwood's Deerwood course; the lake that guards the front of the green on this beautiful and difficult par-5, actually a par 4 in real life, was built for the movie by the film company.
What clubs did Tin Cup use?
In reality, Kingwood Country Club (just northeast of Houston, Texas) was used for much of the movie. Kingwood Country Club is comprised of five courses (Island, Lake, Marsh, Forest and Deerwood).
When was Tin Cup filmed?
199616, 1996. Yep, “Tin Cup” is 25 years old. Shot in Texas and Arizona but supposedly set in North Carolina for the climactic U.S. Open scenes, it features a robust lineup of cameos from PGA Tour golfers and commentators, from Phil Mickelson to Johnny Miller to Jim Nantz.
How old is Kevin Costner?
67 years (January 18, 1955)Kevin Costner / Age
Why is it called Tin Cup?
When filming at the Tubac Golf Resort in the Arizona desert, the script called for a water hazard. Since there were none on the course the filmmakers built one and named it "Tin Cup Lake".
Who Won U.S. Open in Tin Cup?
Simms was just one shot back after making 17 pars through the first 17 holes, and both he and McAvoy hit perfect tee shots on 18. Jacobsen would make par in the group ahead, setting the stage for Tin Cup to win the tournament with a birdie or force a playoff with a par of his own.
Where is Roy McAvoy from?
Roy McAvoy is a failed pro golfer who lives in a Winnebago at a crummy driving range which he owns in the West Texas town of Salome.
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An annual golf tournament located in Charlotte, NC that benefits the American Cancer Society is named the "Tin Cup Tournament". It is the American Cancer Society's largest single-day golf event in the Carolinas. Play is always on the second Monday of August. The 2004 REMAX World Long Drive Champion, David Mobley, is an annual celebrity guest. Most recently, the location is at Ballantyne Resort Golf Course. A yearly golf outing in Appleton, WI is called the Tin Cup Open an…
Plot
Roy "Tin Cup" McAvoy (Kevin Costner) is a former golf prodigy leading a generally aimless existence. He owns a ramshackle driving range in West Texas, where he drinks and hangs out with his pal Romeo Posar (Cheech Marin) and their friends. One day Dr. Molly Griswold (Rene Russo), a clinical psychologist, arrives looking for a golf lesson. She has been dating David Simms (Don Johnson), a top professional golfer who played with Roy in college. Roy soon becomes attracte…
Cast
• Kevin Costner as Roy "Tin Cup" McAvoy
• Rene Russo as Dr. Molly Griswold
• Don Johnson as David Simms
• Cheech Marin as Romeo Posar
Reception
The movie debuted at No. 1. In its opening weekend the film earned $10.1 million and went on to earn $54 million at the US box office, and a worldwide total of $75.8 million against a budget of $45 million.
On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 72% based on reviews from 53 critics. The site's consensus states: "Breezy and predictable, Tin Cup is a likeable sports comedy that benefi…
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was released through Sony in 1996.
1. "Little Bit Is Better Than Nada" - The Texas Tornados
2. "Cool Lookin' Woman" - Jimmie Vaughan
3. "Crapped Out Again" - Keb' Mo'
External links
• Tin Cup at IMDb
• Tin Cup at Box Office Mojo