Family – William Murray Golf

Bill Murray

Bill’s love for golf began when his entrepreneur skills led him to run the hot dog concession at the country club one year. But unfortunately when it rained nearly every weekend, he was forced to go into acting. Following in his brother Brian’s footsteps, Bill also got his start at Second City theatre. Still widely known for his role as the groundskeeper, Carl, in Caddyshack, Bill has also starred in the movies Meatballs, Stripes, Lost in Translation and a long list of other critically acclaimed films. Bill is a regular golfer and is often seen playing in tournaments around the country where he frequently jokes with fans and cuts up for the crowd.

Andy Murray

Andy is the culinary expert of the family, and serves as the executive chef of the family restaurant Murray Bros. Caddyshack in St. Augustine, Florida. He’s the only brother who hasn’t been in any movies.

What is your advice to people who would like start playing golf?
Practice, practice, practice. Put your sunscreen on an hour before you go out. Always tip the caddies heavy...they always remember.

What is your favorite Murray movie – not including Caddyshack?
The man who knew too little

Memory of your first round of golf?
I don’t remember much, but I do remember getting stoned and playing Frisbee golf with Johnny.

Joel Murray

The baby of the family, Joel, decided to follow the path of his brothers Brian and Bill when starting out as an actor and writer in Los Angeles. Also an alumni member of the Second City Theatre in Chicago, Joel is a regular on numerous sitcoms. He is serious about his love of golf and after marrying his wife, Liza, created a foursome of his own! They have four children and all love to play golf.

If you were to tell one story about your past as it relates to golf, what would it be, and how has it affected your view on the game?
I remember my brother Billy telling me, “You’re not good enough to get that mad about a bad shot.” It does wonders for your game if you just relax and take it one shot at a time. A Bloody Mary does wonders for my game.

How old were you when you went to your first Cubs game?
My sister Laura was in charge of babysitting me in the summer of 69. We went to many games that that exciting and heartbreaking year. $5 would get you 2 bleacher tickets, L fare to and from and if we could find another fifty cents under the couch cushions, we would get a Ron Santo pizza.

Ed Murray

Ed is the oldest brother and father of three sons, who all happen to be scratch golfers.

What is something people don’t know about you?
Over the years, I’ve told people that “I was the real Danny Noonan, up to the point where he got laid by the waitress”. That didn’t happen. But, I was the oldest of nine, won the caddie championship and got the caddie scholarship. Many of the events in Caddyshack I experienced during the many years I served as a caddy at Indian Hill Club. I did have a small part in the movie in my five days as an extra. I also got to take Director Harold Ramis and Producer Doug Kenny out to Indian Hill Club and show them the course and the caddyshack and introduce them to the pro. They ended up giving me “a special thanks” in the movie’s credits.

Favorite Murray Movie (Not Caddyshack):
Ed Murray/The Sweet Spot
Brian Doyle Murray/JFK
John Murray/Scrooged
Joel Murray/God Bless America
Bill Murray/ St.Vincent

John Murray

John is an actor and was voted among his family as the funniest Murray. As a member of the Murray family, that’s quite an accomplishment!

How were you introduced to golf?
One childhood summer day I was lying on the front yard and my brother Andy was putting into my hand as the cup. After he left one short I said, “Don't swing that thing!” He said, “It's a putter” , stepped up and walloped me in the mouth, FOUR x-shaped stitches worth. We laughed like fools, unlike the incident with the push mower and my thumb. Both times Aunt Margie drove me to the emergency room. She was a fine caddy.

What’s the best thing about golf?
The best thing about golf is the free tees and pencils.

Brian Murray

Actor and screenwriter, Brian Doyle Murray, is the author of the original Caddyshack script along with many others in which he has contributed and starred. Starting out at the famous Second City theatre in Chicago, Brian is commonly known for his comedic ability and immediately recognizable voice.

If you were to tell one story about your past as it relates to golf, what would it be, and how has it affected your view on the game?
Growing up as a caddy, I realized the game revealed a lot about the character of the person I was caddying for.

What do you enjoy most about golf?
The cart girl.

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