Drama N/A
From the Rough is a sports drama film based on the true story of Catana Starks, the first female coach of a men's NCAA Division I golf team. As the women's swim team coach at Tennessee State University, Catana Starks successfully leads her team to a championship. However, she faces challenges due to gender discrimination and lack of resources for her team.
Inspired by her success and determined to break gender barriers, Catana approaches the university's athletic director to build a men's golf team. Despite skepticism and resistance from the university and the golf community, she recruits a diverse group of talented but inexperienced players.
With perseverance and unconventional coaching methods, Catana works to transform the inexperienced and unmotivated team into legitimate contenders. Through her leadership, the team comes together and overcomes personal and professional challenges, ultimately earning national recognition and respect.
The film also delves into Catana's personal journey, including her struggles as a single mother and her own battles with discrimination and stereotypes in the sports world. Through her passion, dedication, and belief in her players, Catana proves that success knows no gender and that perseverance and teamwork can overcome any obstacle.