Top 20 Hilarious Golf Scenes

#20: Bonds Trickery

Goldfinger (1964)

While comedy might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the James Bond franchise, the films have had their fair share of comedic moments. In Goldfinger, for example, the golf scene shows just how cunning Sean Connerys Bond can be. Goldfingers cheating tactics help put Bond on the brink of defeatbut not so fast. Bond pulls a switcheroo! Goldfinger doesnt notice, and were left chuckling as Agent 007s trickery pays off at the 18th hole. Whats the lesson here? Dont cheat the gameand dont mess with James Bond!

#19: The Boys Are Back in Town

Navy SEALs (1990)

While maydays, missiles, and military missions are the main features of this action film, we also get a taste of comedic golf. Theres something amusing about the song choice of The Boys Are Back in Town to accompany a scene where the Navy SEALs are doing such an ordinary human activity. Someone pinging a golf ball baseball-style at a golf cart after being hit on the butt with a club isnt something you usually see on the course. Its sure worth a laugh. As for the kneeling billiards-style shot? We dont know what thats all about. Some of these guys dont even play by the rules!

#18: Feds on the Fairway

Casino (1995)

Joe Pescis character Nickys reaction to a plane getting ready to land on the golf course is everything. For a small plane like that, the fairway actually seems like a plausible place to land. But come onthis is a golf course! Once he realizes theyre federal agents, it starts to make some sense. Were left waiting with anticipation to see what happens next. And in comical Joe Pesci fashion, he challenges his fellow golfers to try to hit the plane. For a movie with multiple intense and dramatic scenes, this gives us a much lighter moment.

#17: Bowl in One

The Addams Family (1991)

So a kids playing around with a ball and breaks a window by accidentthats far from unheard of. But Gomez Addams is an adult! First of all, we get a kick out of Thing serving as the golf tee in this scene from the 1991 The Addams Family film. The film technique of closely following the golf ball as it spins through the air is spot on, perfectly teeing up the impending hilarity. Thats when the ball breaks the neighbors window and lands in his cereal just as hes taking a bite. Lets just say, his face takes the brunt of it! Thats a bowl in one!

#16: The Ultra-Cool Caddy

Starsky & Hutch (2004)

Snoop Dogg as a caddy? Count us in. He carries those clubs in style, just as youd expect. Vince Vaughns character Feldman's way of ridiculing Snoops character, Huggy Bear, is definitely uncalled-forbut it makes us chuckle. While secretly doing some detective work for Starsky and Hutch, Huggy shuts Feldman up by proving he knows a thing or two about grass. He could be a professional caddy! After the textbook caddy insight pays off, Feldman has a pretty darn funny reaction to Huggy getting super close to him. Those two have some real on-screen chemistry.

#15: Dissecting Marriage at the Driving Range

The Departed (2006)

The slow pace and leisureliness of golf make the courseor driving rangea good place for deep, meaningful conversation. The exchange between Matt Damons Sullivan and Alec Baldwins Ellerby in The Departed puts that on full display in an utterly comedic way. The rather unconventional and vulgar way in which Ellerby expresses his views on marriage really lands well thanks to Baldwins brilliant delivery and facial expressions. And its Damon's acting chops that allow him to bounce off it perfectly with a simple, yet comical response. We could watch these two chop it up at the driving range all day.

#14: Golfing with Grandpa

Dirty Grandpa (2016)

When grandpa and grandson pull up to the golf course in this comedy film, the former is looking for more than just a game of golfhes come to spit game. Of course he does! Dirty grandpa is constantly thinking about women and sex in this movieand hes very open and vulgar about it, too, leading to many comical scenes. In this golf scene, Robert De Niros character pulls out smooth-talking pickup lines and even gets touchy feely with a woman. After he then hurls his golf club at his grandson, played by Zac Efron, we cant help but crack up. The scene only gets funnier when the two get in an explicit argument after the two women leave.

#13: Breaking Clubs

Tin Cup (1996)

What happens when a golfer and his caddy vehemently disagree? Well, wed like to think itd be a bit more civilized than what we see in the movie Tin Cup. Kevin Costners character wants to play it risky, but his caddy, played by Cheech Marin, thinks he should play it safe. Well let you be the judge. The debate about which club to use goes to another level when the two start breaking clubsuntil theres only one left! At least theres still the 7 iron! We get a kick out of it. And a comment by Dennis Burkleys character Earl during the outburst gives us yet another reason to laugh.

#12: The Golf Course Stand-off

Sideways (2004)

First of all, we wouldnt call the shot by Paul Giamattis character Miles in this scene nice, as Thomas Haden Churchs character Jack puts it. But soon after that is where things really get funny. Jack just wont shut up! Cant you see that man is about to swing! Does he not know golf etiquette? Eventually, Miles has had enough and reams out Jackand the way he does it is legendary. Meanwhile, some other guys on the course are getting impatient. And Miless reaction is absolutely hilarious. What a shot! See what happens when youre quiet, Jack? And then, well, Jack rather unusually lurches toward the angry guys golf cart. What a way to cap off the scene!

#11: Hitting Balls with Side Effects

Old Dogs (2009)

Robin Williams is at the heart of this golden comedy scene. After some prescriptions get mixed up, his character Dan starts to experience some serious side effects. Hes got a business meeting on the golf course which starts off on the wrong foot. Clearly his hand-eye coordination and depth perception are all wacked out. Why is he driving that golf cart? After a swing and a miss, Dan makes contactbut in the wrong direction! And Seth Greens character Craig is on the unfortunatebut also hilariousend of it. Green makes us burst out laughing with his groan, crouch, and facial expression. Dan isnt done there either! One more crotch shot and the luckiest shot youll ever see give us even more to laugh about.

#10: The Golf Cart Explosion

Undercover Brother (2002)

There are certain rules of etiquette to abide by when playing golf. You mustnt speak during someones backswing, you must replace your divots, aaand you mustnt race away from course security in a golf cart! That last one proves to be a real problem in this scene, as the eponymous Undercover Brother, played by Eddie Griffin, makes the water hazard look positively welcoming! Attacking his adversaries with a bunch of tees, he sparks a will-they/wont-they slide toward certain death, and an explosion thatd put Tiger Woods off his putt!

#9: The Disgruntled Grandpa

The Sweetest Thing (2002)

At the driving range, there are two types of people: those working hard on their game and those trying to hit the ball-collecting cart! The two guys in this clip are definitely in the latter category. With beers in hand, these bros live out many guys ideal day: hitting golf balls, talking about women, and having a lightsaber fight. If you can score a few direct hits on the ball harvester as well, then youre onto a real winner. Its grandpa who steals this scene in the end though. Poor, poor grandma!

#8: Matt Dillon vs. Cameron Diaz

Theres Something About Mary (1998)

We at WatchMojo would like to elongate this movies title a little, because in this scene, theres something about Marys swing. And by something, we mean something really good! Cameron Diazs character may not look much like a golfer, but she can clearly playmuch to Matt Dillons bemusement, and to our amusement. Dillons character could definitely use a few pointersthats for sure. The private investigator smooths over the cracks with some silver-tongued conversation after things start off a bit rocky... Or not. Hobbies dont come any more hilariously awkward than this!

#7: Michael Jordan Swaps Sports

Space Jam (1996)

Hilarity abounds when 90s NBA stars Michael Jordan and Larry Bird tee off alongside Bill Murray while an ever-excitable Wayne Knight encourages from the sidelines. Murray starts by conversing with golf balls, and then underestimates basketball to two of the games best players. Then, when MJs ball goes bonkers, Murray drives it all home with a killer line. The overall concept of a golf ball circling the green until it reaches the cup because of an animated, underground magnet is hilarious. His Airness then getting sucked into an animated world through the golf hole is justunexpected.

#6: Taking It Slow

I Love You, Man (2009)

Ahh, the dreaded air shot! A nightmare for anybody standing over it, and seriously annoying for anybody waiting to play. In this scene, Paul Rudds character Peter and his fiancée Zooey, played by Rashida Jones, embark on a golf double date with celebrated singleton Jason Segel, whose playing partner is in need of some serious practice. She does manage a clean hit at least once however. Only she almost snaps Segels leg in half in the process! One cavalcade of cuss words later, and were laughing like theres no tomorrow!

#5: Driving Through the Driving Range

Get Smart (2008)

If theres one place in the world where it really isnt safe to drive, its on the wrong end of the driving range! Regardless, thats where Steve Carell is headed in this clip. He seems entirely unfazed by the golf balls embedded in his driver-side window, but the same cannot be said for Alan Arkin. Arkin likely never looked at sand traps in the same way againnor swordfish for that matter! In fact, when it comes to driving, whether a car or a golf ball, he probably passed.

#4: Golfing on Goofballs

Hall Pass (2011)

When Owen Wilsons Rick and Jason Sudeikiss Fred embark on a wife-free week in Hall Pass, theyre determined to recapture their glory days. How, you ask? Well, by getting drunk, getting girls, and, in this scene, getting ridiculously high as they and their friends head for the fairways. Golf may be a gentlemans game, but not when these dudes get through with it. Their hilariously inappropriate antics are enough to turn the sandpits brown. Seriously, come on, man! We wonder what their scores ended up beingbased on what we see, probably incomplete.

#3: Golf Course Air Horn

Jackass: The Movie (2002)

Why talk through someones backswing when you can systematically sabotage it with an air horn? At least, thats the Jackass way of looking at things. In this skit, Johnny Knoxville and company hide out in the trees and do their damnedest to ruin peoples rounds. Thats one way to spend a day out on the links! The victims initial confusion turns to frustration, which in turn turns to anger. But our air horn heroes can see nothing but the funny side! Its less PGA and more LOLa timeless golfing gag!

#2: Cinderella Story

Caddyshack (1980)

While this iconic golf comedy is full of awesome moments, few can touch the Cinderella story monologue. Bill Murray narrates himself, pretending hes at the Masters and swinging his club at not golf ballsbut flowers?! Throughout the hilarious scene, which was almost entirely improvised, he exudes the energy of a kid in his backyard who has a dream of becoming a professional athlete. But come on, Carlnot the flowers! The culmination of this Cinderella story of course ends with him hitting the imaginary ball in the imaginary hole. From greenskeeper to Masters championcan you believe it? Well never forget this Cinderella story.

#1: Brutal Bob Barker

Happy Gilmore (1996)

What do you get when you cross a legendary game show host with Adam Sandler and a golf course? A whole lot of hilariously unexpected aggression, of course! We might have selected Happy Gilmores brilliant ball rage as our clubhouse leader, but instead weve gone with Barkerfearing that hell beat us up otherwise! Playing his part in a Pro-Am tournament, theres no doubt that Barkers drawn the shortest straw with Gilmore. But did anyone see this coming? Its less The Price is Right, and more The Price is FIGHT. And we absolutely love it! Of course, every legend has to start (or re-start) somewhere which is what makes Happy's baby steps back into the world of golf so hilarious... and for Happy, deeply cringeworthy.

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