I think most golf movies are made as comedies. I really don't know of one that isn't.
That is, like you said, a shame. There is no reason why there shouldn't be a good, serious golf movie out on the market. I know I would be interested to see something on the Golden Bear's career or a similar movie piece done.
Anyone else agree? We need more golf movies that give the game credit for being a solid sport, rather then just exhibiting it as a place where all havoc wrecks loose and Adam Sandler wins a green jacket.