The Short Game (2013)

The best 7 year old golfers from around the world descend on the world famous Pinehurst Golf course in North Carolina to determine the next world champion and who might become golf's next ... See full summary »

Director:

Josh Greenbaum

Stars:

Amari Avery, Jed Dy, Allan Kournikova

4 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Amari Avery	...	Herself
Jed Dy	...	Himself
Allan Kournikova	...	Himself
Zamokuhle Nxasana	...	Himself
Alexa Pano	...	Herself
Sky Sudberry	...	Herself
Augustin Valery	...	Himself
Yang Kuang	...	Himself
Jack Nicklaus	...	Himself
Gary Player	...	Himself
Annika Sörenstam	...	Herself
Chi Chi Rodriguez	...	Himself (as Juan 'Chi Chi' Rodriguez)
Don Law	...	Himself
Dan Martin	...	Himself
John Nieporte	...	Himself

Storyline

The best 7 year old golfers from around the world descend on the world famous Pinehurst Golf course in North Carolina to determine the next world champion and who might become golf's next phenomenon. Most of these young prodigies have been holding clubs since before they could walk and are better by the time they are six than most people will be in their lifetime. This is the breeding ground for the PGA and the stakes are huge. The short game follows 9 young golfers vying for the title of 'world champion'.

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Plot Keywords:

golfer | golf | 7 year old | golf course | child prodigy | 

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Taglines:

They are some of the greatest golfers in the world. And they are 7 years old.

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Genres:

Documentary | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

20 September 2013 (USA)

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,326, 27 September 2013, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$38,856, 29 September 2013

Company Credits

Production Co:

Delirio Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The third Netflix original documentary.

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Crazy Credits

In the on-screen soundtrack credits, the name of one of the writers of th song "How You Like Me Now," Arlester Christian, has his first and last names incorrectly reversed into Christian Arlester.

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Connections

Version of The Short Game (2014)

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Soundtracks

Black Betty
Written By Leadbelly (as Huddie Ledbetter)
Performed By Ram Jam
Courtesy of Epic Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

Some of the Best Golfers You Will Ever See--And They're Kids

Another Netflix success, The Short Game is a documentary that follows eight 7- and 8-year-old golfers from around the world as they prepare for and compete in the World Golf Championships at Pinehurst, NC.

These five boys and three girls are prodigies who are delightful to watch as they deal with the demands of year-round training, expectant parents, and the stresses of competition.

As we see, it is not just athletic talent that makes these kids so accomplished. They all have strong support systems. More importantly, they all have a passion for the game. Their passion is what makes this film so enjoyable. And passion is a factor that every competitor must deal with, as defeat is inevitable.

These players display a lot of poise. Each one has big plans for the future. It will be fun to discover in later years if their plans are realized.

I recommend this film for golf enthusiasts, sports lovers, and anyone who enjoys stories of achievement and challenge. I found their stories moving.

As an aside, I noted in the end credits that Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake were listed among the producers.