<P> On the last day of the U.S. Open tournament, Roy, Simms, and real - life PGA Tour pro Peter Jacobsen (playing himself) are in a three - way battle to win the U.S. Open . Jacobsen finishes with a par on 18, tied for the lead with Roy and one shot ahead of Simms . Simms, for the 4th straight day, lays up at the 18th hole, playing it safe, although this takes him out of championship contention . Romeo urges that Roy does likewise to birdie and win the U.S. Open, but is urged by Molly to be himself and "go for it". Roy, for the 4th day in a row, takes his shot and it reaches the green, but then "a little gust from the gods"--a sudden contrary wind--starts his ball rolling back, downhill into the water hazard . Reminiscent of his blow - up back in college when he failed to qualify for the Tour, Roy tries repeatedly to hit the same shot, not realizing that he has lost the tournament, but with the same heart - breaking result, splashing in the water hazard . Down to his last ball and risking not only humiliation but also disqualification, he still goes for the green, and on his 12th and final shot, the ball finally clears the water hazard, bounces on the green and amazingly rolls directly into the hole . After a wild celebration, Roy realizes that he has blown winning the U.S. Open, but Molly re-assures him about the immortality of what just happened, "Five years from now nobody will remember who won or lost, but they're gonna remember your 12!" </P> <P> Back in Texas, Molly tells Roy that because he finished in the top 15, he automatically qualifies for next year's Open . Molly further suggests that Roy go back to the qualifying school and get on the Tour . Molly, who gained several clients at the tournament, prepares for a career of helping players with the mental portion of the game . They kiss passionately as the movie ends . </P> <Ul> <Li> Kevin Costner as Roy "Tin Cup" McAvoy </Li> <Li> Rene Russo as Dr. Molly Griswold </Li> <Li> Don Johnson as David Simms </Li> <Li> Cheech Marin as Romeo Posar </Li> <Li> Rex Linn as Dewey </Li> <Li> Linda Hart as Doreen </Li> </Ul> <Li> Kevin Costner as Roy "Tin Cup" McAvoy </Li>

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