Follow the Sun

A laser-focused golfer whose single-minded pursuit of excellence drives his rise from Fort Worth caddy to golfing legend. He endures public aloofness and a stern on-course demeanor, earning the nickname 'The Texas Iceberg.' His discipline and concentration propel him through defeats, injuries, and a storied comeback.

Valerie is the devoted partner who steadies Hogan on and off the course. She negotiates the touring life, consoles him after setbacks, and pushes him to persevere when his confidence wavers. Her support is crucial to Hogan’s emotional and professional resilience.

A popular pro who befriends Hogan early on and offers camaraderie on the road. Williams embodies a more relaxed charm that contrasts with Hogan’s intensity, highlighting different approaches to fame and competition. His personal struggles mirror the pressures of tour life.

Norma is Williams’s wife, whose relationship endures strain amid the touring life and Williams’s drinking. Her arc adds a human dimension to the toll professional sports can take on families and marriages.

The medical expert who guides Hogan’s rehabilitation after the car crash. Dr. Graham represents the steady, clinical care needed for Hogan’s physical comeback and the realistic pace of healing.

A sharp-tongued sportswriter whose early skepticism fuels tension with Hogan. Dexter embodies the media’s power to shape a player’s image and the friction between talent and public perception.

A medical figure who intervenes at key moments in Hogan’s health journey. Everett’s presence underscores the film’s emphasis on medical risk, recovery, and the limits of the body.

A supportive community presence that adds a sense of family and care around Hogan. Her role contributes to the film’s portrayal of a close-knit world beyond the golf green.

A figure within the tour environment who helps illustrate the everyday mechanics of professional golf life. Gibbs provides contrast to Hogan’s singular focus and helps depict the tour’s social ecosystem.

A minor law enforcement character grounding the drama in a believable mid-century setting. Jennings represents the ordinary world intersecting with the extraordinary life of a sports icon.

A brief on-screen wife figure reflecting the domestic side of Hogan’s life on the road. The appearance adds texture to the couple’s dynamic without overshadowing Hogan’s on-course story.