Caddyshack

Plot

There's something fishy going on at the elitist Bushwood Country Club, and the scheming president of the clubhouse, Judge Elihu Smails, has something to do with it. But, the suave golf guru, Ty Webb, and the distasteful, filthy rich construction magnate, Al Czervik, are onto him. In the meantime, the young caddie, Danny Noonan, struggles to get his life back on track, and the only way to do it is by winning the demanding Caddie Day golf tournament; a prestigious competition that can earn him a scholarship from the judge himself. Now, war breaks out, and all bets are off. Will Danny ever make his dream come true? Does he know that a subterranean menace is threatening to put in jeopardy everyone's plans?

Why watch

A young caddie named Danny Noonan is caught in the crossfire of a chaotic golf tournament at the elite Bushwood Country Club, where the scheming Judge Smails and the brash Al Czervik clash. Watching it feels like being swept up in a whirlwind of laughter, absurdity, and unexpected friendships, as the film deftly critiques the absurdities of wealth and privilege while celebrating youthful ambition.

Talking points

• the role of class in social settings
• the absurdity of elite sports culture
• coming-of-age narratives in comedy
• the impact of mentorship on youth

Cultural context

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