Caddyshack Timeline ( Real )

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July 25, 1980

Release of 'Caddyshack'

The comedy film 'Caddyshack' directed by Harold Ramis is released in theaters.

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Circa 1979

Bill Murray stars in 'Caddyshack'

Bill Murray plays the role of Carl Spackler, which becomes one of his iconic roles.

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1979

Filming of 'Caddyshack' begins

Principal photography for 'Caddyshack' starts in various locations including the Rolling Hills Golf Club in California.

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Late 1979

Filming of 'Caddyshack' completes

Filming wrapped up, post-production begins.

Caddyshack Timeline ( Fictional )

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Day 1 of summer

Danny Noonan Hired as Caddy

Danny Noonan starts working as a caddy at Bushwood Country Club to earn money for college.

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Day 2 of summer

Introduction of Al Czervik

Wealthy and boisterous Al Czervik arrives at Bushwood, stirring up the traditional golf club atmosphere.

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Early summer, Day 3

Carl Spackler Attempts to Catch the Gopher

Groundskeeper Carl Spackler intensifies his efforts to capture the elusive gopher invading the golf course.

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Mid summer

Danny Noonan Tries to Impress Judge Smails

Danny seeks to win the favor of Judge Smails to earn a caddy scholarship by assisting his grandson, Tony.

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Mid summer

Al Czervik Challenges Judge Smails' Traditions

Al plays pranks and disrupts tournaments, conflicting with Judge Smails' conservative nature.

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Late summer

Golf Tournament Begins

A golf tournament is held at Bushwood which becomes the central event of competition and climax.

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Day before tournament

Carl Spackler Uses Explosives to Catch Gopher

Carl finally tries to blow up the gopher's hole using dynamite during the tournament preparations.

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Day of tournament

Danny Noonan Faces Moral Dilemma

Danny must choose between helping Judge Smails or taking Al Czervik's bribe to fix the tournament.

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Tournament final day

The Final Golf Game and Gopher Chase

The golf game climaxes with chaos involving the gopher and Danny's final shots determining the tournament outcome.