Utopia golf course is tucked away in the scenic sabinal canyon. In my previous post about seven days in utopia, i briefly shared some noteworthy quotes from the book. Seven days in utopia follows the story of luke chisolm lucas black. Get low stars robert duvall and lucas black are set to reunite once again for the indie golf drama seven days in utopia, duvalls agent and blacks manager have confirmed to thewrap. Utopia river retreat riverfront cabins on the sabinal river. Utopia is a censusdesignated place cdp in uvalde county, texas, united states. So we wanted to make sure that for those people who were looking for a golf movie. But if you play on the pga tour or even live in utopia, texas. The stage is set as it opens with a quote from isaiah, and your ears shall hear a. The rustic yet comfy clubhouse is where well begin learning more about the project. Designed by, the golf utopia golf course opened in 2001.
Seven days in utopia, a golf movie with a spiritual spin, has robert duvall playing country sage to a struggling young golfer. Utopia community park on the sabinal river has a dam which creates a nice swimming hole with a rope swing and giant cypress trees. Is seven days in utopia the worst golf movie ever made. It tells the dreadful parable of a pro golfer who was abused by his dad, melts down in the texas open and stumbles into the clutches of an insufferable geezer in the town of utopia pop. Cheesy story makes seven days in utopia less about golf. Golf s sacred journey 2, sports psychologist and author dr. Golf s sacred journey, is a blend of fact and fiction. It is appropriate for all audiences and had a solid quality message about life, not just golf.
Utopia texas your texas hill country paradise home page. A visit to texas hill country would not be the same without stopping to golf at texas hills many locations. When we left 7 days in utopia, golf s sacred journey, luke chisholms putt to win the texas open was tracking toward the hole. Robert duvall, lucas black reunite for indie golf drama. Utopia golf 2020 all you need to know before you go. There is also 1 other golf course within 20 miles of utopia, including 1 public, 0 municipal and 0 private courses. There really is a utopia, texas find it with your gps at 29. Seven days in utopia more noteworthy quotes wisdom and. It is a popular ninehole course in an idyllic location that served as the inspiration for a book, which then became the movie seven days in utopia, starring robert duvall. The movie seven days in utopia was inspired by the beautiful area and this golf course. The film surprised me by how well the movie depicted the book. Play a round of golf on the scenic and now famous utopia golf course. Robert duvall, lucas black, melissa leo, deborah ann woll, brian geraghty, kathy baker, k.
Golf scenes were well done, but not enough to save movie. Loved my weekend in utopia and being able to playb on this course follwowing watching the movie, great experience. Seven days in utopia 2011 hd movie trailer youtube. I would rather eat a golf ball than see this movie again. Utopia and the golf course were the inspiration for the book golf s sacred journey and a movie seven days in utopia starring robert duvall, lucas black and several other stars was filmed in utopia august 2010, and will be in theaters springsummer 2011. The film is based on the book golf s sacred journey. There is also a prayer to read for guidance, a video tour of the golf links of utopia, texas, and a link to a store to buy items related to the book and movie. The best place to swim in utopia is on the sabinal river located in the. You dont need to know if he made the putt, he said. About 30 minutes later we arrive at utopia golf, a sprawling, peaceful course nestled in the texas hill country. Utopia is the name of the idyllic little texas town, population 373 according to the screenplay, credited to four writers including mr. Seven days in utopia is the story of a young, hotheaded golf pro lucas black who gets marooned in notsosubtlynamed utopia, texas, only to cross paths with an old, wizened former pro played.
Utopia is known for their picturesque golf course, utopia golf course. Robert duvall is johnny crawford and ex pga player. As a christian, russell said, he feels the films conclusion is perfect. After a disastrous debut on the pro circuit, a young golfer finds himself unexpectedly stranded in utopia, texas and welcomed by an eccentric rancher. In the film, the course is where the main character discovers his game. Seven days in utopia is a christian sports drama featuring golf as the main theme. The 9hole golf utopia course at the utopia golf of texas facility in utopia, texas features 3,239 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, luke. David cook was so inspired by this scenic location to write golf s sacred journey seven days at the links of utopia, the book which then inspired the movie seven days in utopiastarring robert duvall.
Nestled in the picturesque sabinal canyon, utopia golf is the most beautiful ninehole golf course in texas. The links of utopia setting for the book and movie, seven days in utopia. Robert sullivan manages the course as the general managersuperintendent. Seven days in utopia is a movie released in 2011 that stars robert duvall and lucas black and is based on a book by golf mental coach and teambuilding speaker david cook. The real golf utopia is owned by lou waters and managed by his soninlaw. Cooks book was made into a popular motion picture starring robert duvall as the wise and grizzled golf procowboy who helps chisholm discover what is important in life over seven days in the texas hill country in utopia. It is a popular ninehole course in an idyllic location that served as the inspiration for a book, which then became the movie seven days in utopia.
Utopia river retreat is your secluded paradise nestled along the sabinal river in the texas hill country. But overall we enjoyed the round of golf and also enjoyed the movie facts displayed throughout the course. Home about books golf s sacred journey, the sequel seven days in utopia psychology of tournament golf all books film golf utopia preset swing faceon putter retreats home of golf s sacred journey and author david l cook, phd. For a fee you can bird, fish, swim, picnic or camp. Seven days in utopia follows the story of luke chisolm lucas black, a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour.
Initially i had no interest in seeing this christianbased film about golf. Utopia golf 2020 all you need to know before you go with. The citizens of the earlier settlement of waresville renamed their city utopia after finding montana, texas, had already been taken. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in utopia, texas, home to eccentric rancher johnny crawford robert duvall. Golf coursespublic golf practice ranges golf course consultants public verified. The best golf movies of alltime cinema dailiescinema. Utopia and the golf course were the inspiration for the book golfs sacred journey and a movie seven days in utopia starring robert duvall, lucas black and several other stars was filmed in utopia august 2010, and will be in theaters springsummer 2011.
Waters and his elite squadron of tactical specialists are forced to choose between their duty and their humanity, between following orders by ignoring the conflict that surrounds them, or finding the courage to follow their conscience and protect a group of innocent refugees. Utopia golf course in utopia texas golf courses tee times. The oldest course in the utopia area is the utopia golf of texas opened in 2001. Cook wants to make one thing perfectly clear the movie seven days in utopia, based on his first book in the series, is quite different and not as spiritually deep as either book. Links of utopia is a charming country course with a. The longest course is the golf club of texas concan, which is 7,333 yards. Sequel to golfs sacred journey released may 8 aces golf. My husband and i spent the weekend in utopia for a short getaway from san antonio. Seven days in utopia hits theaters on september 2nd, 2011. The film is based on the book golfs sacred journey. With lucas black, robert duvall, melissa leo, deborah ann woll. His car breaks down in the little town of utopia, texas, after he drives it through the fence of johnny crawford robert duvall.
The movie and the book it is based on, as well as followon products is a heavy mix of christian theology with familiar sports movie themes. David lamar cook, a psychologist who received a ph. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Golf utopia riveroaks 27101 27155 rm highway 187 utopia tx 78884.
Utopia, texas driving 350 miles to play nine holes of golf might seem a bit extreme, even to the most impaired golf junkie. It was filmed in utopia, texas, and fredericksburg, texas, and was released on september 2. Seven days in utopia is a 2011 american christian sports drama film directed by matt russell, starring robert duvall, lucas black, and melissa leo. Seven days in utopia movie opened modestly on friday sept. There is 1 golf course in utopia, texas and 0 are municipal courses. A pretty good golf movie and manages to tread on the right side of being too. Robert duvall is johnny crawford and lucas black is playing luke chisolm the young golfer. As i am always on the hunt for a good golf movie, seven days in utopia is one i would watch again next winter.
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