S E32: Ed Burns on Golf Taking Him by Storm, Family & Finnegan's Foursome

How does an acclaimed filmmaker become obsessed with golf?

In this episode of The Big Swing, Jimmy Roberts sits down with writer, director, actor, and lifelong storyteller Edward Burns to discuss his newest film, Finnegan's Foursome, and the personal journey that inspired it.

After losing his mother during the COVID pandemic, Burns picked up golf again to spend time with his father. What started as a simple way to reconnect quickly became an obsession that transformed his life and ultimately inspired a feature film centered around family, golf, loss, and legacy.

Along the way, Burns reflects on:

Becoming obsessed with golf later in life

The father-son relationships that shaped his story

Creating Finnegan's Foursome

Lessons learned from Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg

The unlikely journey from The Brothers McMullen to Hollywood success

Getting into Sundance after handing a VHS tape directly to Robert Redford

Why golf creates moments unlike any other sport

The future of independent filmmaking

This conversation is about much more than golf.

It's about creativity, family, obsession, storytelling, and the moments that shape who we become.

If you love golf, movies, entrepreneurship, or great stories, this is a conversation worth your full attention.

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