In August of 1969 I was in Basic combat training at Ft. Biss in Texas. We were having "Record" fire at the rifle range. There was over a 1000 men shooting that day. We were shooting for our rifleman medals that day. When I went on line to shoot my 100 rounds of 7.62 x 51 using an M14 rifle. I felt just like this. I was in the groove and I was one with my weapon and the range. Everything dropped away. There was just the sun, the sand and the targets popping up down range. I began firing. It was amazing. The targets came up, my rifle fired. Again & again for 100 shots. Everything else just faded out. I was one with the rifle. The soldier doing my scoring was extremely excited. I was aware of him, but paid no attention to his words. I was too busy shooting. When I was done, I had only missed one shot. I scored Expert. But that was not all. It turned out that I had the best score in the entire battalion. It was a magical afternoon for me. I was just 17 years old. I'd never felt so good in my life. I still remember that day.
That's a coincidence. Because you see, the movie above is inspired by Krishna and Arjuna. Arjuna was a prince involved in a civil war against his paternal cousins. But he was disturbed by the idea of having to potentially kill his own family. Krishna, a wise king and Arjuna's maternal cousin, was an ally - he chose however, to not actively fight in the war, instead to act as a guide and strategist. To allay Arjuna's doubts, Krishna advised him on the validity of the war - his advises would be compiled later into the holy book called the Bhagavath Gita (The Song of Divine Wisdom). I call this a coincidence, because Arjuna, a warrior whose preferred technique was archery, is more closer to you, a soldier with a rifle, than to a golfer. But while there was no Krishna present by your side in person, he was there in your heart. Like Gods always are - and those moments when we establish a link to them, are the times when we are at our best selves.
That's the Holy Spirit consuming your body young man.Its a wonderful feeling ,I know because I went through it to.I don't know who you are and you don't know me but one things for sure,your a blessed man ,oh and thanks for your service to our country.
There’s a lot of criticism thrown at this movie, but in the end it’s a beautiful story of a man broken by war who is rehabilitated and healed. Excellent performances by Will Smith and Matt Damon.
Maybe the most beautiful 6 minutes of golf ever filmed. Still gives me chills. Love the actor who plays Jones. Everytime I've seen him in anything else, I think of this scene. He IS Bobby Jones. I'm sure his buddies and family tell him the same thing.
I have never been a sports fan, but I absolutely love most sports movies. This one is a GREAT example of one that I love. The cinematography and camera work is truly wonderful, and it's a great story.
this movie is about far more than golf, its about life.. golf is the tool used to get the message over... the finding of inner peace and harmony in the most unlikely of places... at times when you need it most.. what a beautiful film, ive seen non better...
The best round I ever played was when I only concentrated on how the swing felt and tried to swing the club in a full proper circle to a musical rhythm. I truly had no idea of what my score was during the round and told my playing partners not to tell me what it was. Every shot I played I just thought of the circle. Occasionally I can repeat some of that but usually struggle. The feeling comes and goes and it takes a lot of faith to just swing the club especially when the score is good. Just a great film
This scene encapsulates the feeling of golf perfectly. The focus on hitting that ball melds with the beauty of the landscape, the smell of the mist, the feeling of a slight breeze, the sun peering through a tree. All comes into one. It's kind of like a feel, don't think vibe, but it still related well to the game game.
In my top 5 movies of all time. This movie to me is about overcoming the personal struggle within to find our true self. The flick has heart , passion and loads of soul. Robert Redford is an amazing man.
Best quote of the movie "Your hands are smarter than your heads ever gonna be" Point is you have to feel your way through Golf, just like life. I have learned so much about myself and about life through the game. It has touched my life and whether I'm playing good or bad I enjoy every stroke because I know it's a gift, not a privledge. Truly is the greatest game there is and will ever be. You only have yourself to blame be it good bad or ugly. Just like life 👍
So much wisdom in one speech. "Get ourselves outta its way" "Your hands are wiser than your head ever gonna be" "See that focus..." "Aint some dragon you gotta slay" Why do the best athletes make it look effortless? Because for them, it is.
They find themselves in that moment.. their souls and inner God like being. It’s nothing but oneself and complete peace for a moment. The kicker is, life moves fast
God damn it Will!!! We thought you learned your lesson at the end of Good Will Hunting!!!! Apparently not..... So now you gotta learn from another iconic man
I’ve seen the field not just once but twice maybe threes, maybe more..god willing who knows. y’all I have felt it and I have seen the field. I’ve seen people in the field and they don’t return. But those moments, those many moments that I’ve expieranced this, I have been in awe. The world, the competition, my problems disappear but every meaning, birth and journey comes to light. I begin to forget what this world means but only what it was built by..not on. All I wanted was to expierance to peace, mentally. Until I watched this movie and I tried this in a empty roller rink. All by myself and I went into this field mode and I felt free.
Oh Oh... we pissed off one of those freaking retard golf fans, run to the hil fuck if we run to the hills they'll hit one of those retard golf balls on us... Those guys love balls... if you know what i mean
We often not see the "Field", rather the straight line to where we tend to go. Glad this movie section makes it so damn clear, that there is more! And it applies not only to golf players, also to all of us in life situations :-)
seek it wid ya hands dont think about feel it, your hands am wiser thn your head ever gonna be, i carnt take you there junoh, hopes i can make you find a way . . . ITS JUST YOU THT BALL, THT FLAG this film is biggg mannnn shame a lot of ppl havent herd of it . . .
This scene is kinda accurate to how it is for me when I play or even just hit balls at the driving range. It's focus, muscle memory and replicating that unique authentic swing that only works for you and no one else. I feel myself blanking everything out the same way, it's just me and the ball, like Bagger says here.
Very true it's the tempo, I find golf relaxing and in tune if you take your time and feel the body. Sometimes you can push and sometimes not, we just need to know when.
Funny how everyone but Bagger look so concentrated/anxious/dumbstruck at that last shot. Bagger is completely calm. He knew that ball was in way before it landed.
I got to give to the Irish and the Scottish for coming with a game that takes a beast and and tame s the very instinct that drives a man or women to focus and become one with the ball it's so peaceful and calming
Lotta those shots were filmed on Jekyll island at Indian mounds course. Such a beautiful place. The beach battle scenes and several others in the movie Glory were filmed there also.
This is one of the first times I think I've ever seen him be so soft spoken and calm in a movie, so used to his louder outgoing funny personality that comes out in films. It's really nice, relaxing
Yes, but given that African Americans were and still are a minority in the U.S, the trope does have weight, doesn't it? Imagine- the white character is being given the best and hardest lessons in life from someone who wouldn't be seen as a teacher in the conventional sense (not from an affluent background, probably not gone to colleges unlike the White kid etc)
Those of us who have endeared to this form of understanding have never been able to except help with our head let alone our hands.So it's not to surprising that spiritually were blessed beyond measure,the problem is humility and grace.They baffle the shit out of us in God's world.Along with him.
unfortunately wouldn't be the same in this day and age. its more about making political statements, instead of about family, values, traditions, sports etc. theres always some sort of racial issue or political issue that takes away from the mysteriousness of movies like this. it takes the immersion out of it. all of those lines are something someone would say in 2022 not in 1930 whatever.
Watching it for the third time. Especially after the Open Day at the Semperoper in Dresden watching the ballet training it makes me thinking of how difficult it is to convene a team, either on stage, on the shopfloor or the field. It is the small moves that make the difference when the field is choosing us. During my vivid playing time of Ultimate Frisbee there was one particular tournament when this perfect setting happened - team of unknown found together winning the the overall tournament:-)
The art of talent to where you put all of your trust into your thoughts but the feel is real. The last stance between you & whatever you are seeking so if you can images it then it will prevale & come true. “ The Touch”
Bagger says some wise words along with some analogies to help a guy overcome his ptsd to get his game back and he's magical? Mind you if he could never golf in the first place you'd have some sort of point. he's not giving junah some magical powers. Its a soldier who could golf before who now has ptsd and turned into an alcoholic and lost his way in life. Always with the weird victim shit. Enjoy the movie and message.
it’s just you and the field. just you, that ball and the flag. Me, you and the clubs. it’s just the clubs, the tee, the ball, you, me, the field, and the clubs
This move describes my course to a T! This is everything I have taught! It's about Finding yourself, finding the Harmony with the world, with nature... It's about becoming one with all that is... You can find it in Golf, you can find it in Romance, you can find it in any endeavor you put your heart and soul into! It's There...
