• ‘Seven Days in Utopia,’ based on alum’s novel, hits theaters Friday

    Baylor football 2011 isn’t the only debut taking place this Friday; the date also marks the release of Seven Days in Utopia, a feature film based on Baylor alum David Cook’s book Golf’s Sacred Journey. (See the trailer below.)

    The film stars Academy Award winner Robert Duvall and tells the story of a young golfer (played by Friday Night Lights‘ Lucas Black) who, after a disastrous pro debut, finds himself stranded in the small town of Utopia, Texas where he is befriended by an eccentric rancher (Duvall) who helps him rediscover his way.

    Cook, BS ’80, a former Baylor golfer, dedicated the book to longtime Baylor golf coach Johnny Arreaga, BA ’60. The family-friendly novel and movie (for which Cook co-wrote the screenplay) share a powerful message of hope, forgiveness and grace.

    The film hits theaters nationwide this Friday; click here to find a showing near you.

    Sic ’em, David!