Of Golf and God

Of Golf and God

Fairway to Heaven

2009 · 90 min · ★ 4.7 · Romance, Comedy

When Daniel, a 24-year-old pizza delivery guy, is dumped by his long-term girlfriend, he accidentally summons God to his side to help him cope with the ordeal. Soon he has Daniel believing that there may be more to life than ex-girlfriends.

Directed by Ryan Mains · Written by Ryan Mains

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