What did Goofy learn from hitting the ball in the rough?
Goofy incorrectly hitting the ball so that it lands in the rough, where he learns to "always play the ball where it lies". Goofy's encounter with a lawn sprinkler as he tries to hit the golf ball from off of it.
Did Goofy actually shoot a bullet out of his finger?
A scene where Goofy mimes shooting himself with his finger and somehow ends up actually shooting a bullet out of it is often edited out in TV showings, including on The Ink and Paint Club . When this short was released, The Film Daily called it "highly hilarious", and gave the following review:
What did Goofy lick the tip of his pencil for?
Goofy licking the tip of his pencil as part of his "mental calculation". Goofy pretending to shoot himself with his finger over missing the putt. Goofy incorrectly hitting the ball so that it lands in the rough, where he learns to "always play the ball where it lies".
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From Ryan
"Contrary to popular belief, golf is not a waste of time" says the narrator at the beginning of this short. I, myself, am not a golf fan, but I would still agree that it isn't a waste of time for golf fans. My favorite part was where Goofy is being chased by the bull after putting his golf ball on the bull's snout.
From Ashley
Ah yes... I remember this one very well. I'm an avid fan of Goofy and the sports cartoons were always some of my most favorite pieces. My personal favorite scenes were the constant reminders from the golf outline figure of "Always play the ball where it lies!" Well... that, and of course the chase scenes with the bull.
From Baruch Weiss
I love this cartoon, but there's one thing that bothers me. There was a scene where the Goof is in a sandtrap and must follow the rule to play the ball where it lies. Then he starts to loose his temper, tear out his hair (literally speaking) and break the golf clubs.
From Christian
A very entertaining short. I really enjoy seeing the bull baa instead of moo. Bull: Mooo! Mooo! Baaaa! Baah? (clears throat) Mooo!
From Mike
A very entertaining Goofy short. For me the funniest part is at the end when Goofy, the Bull, & the stick figure are all in the clubhouse drinking and singing. Just hilarious.
From Politzania
The narrator touts the healthful benefits of the sport of golf, as well as the scientific advances of the equipment. The interlocking grip of course results in Goofy’s fingers becoming unimaginably tangled! This short varies a bit by having an animated stick figure demonstrate the right way to play, while Goofy does things his own way.
