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Oct 1, 2024 · Before Tin Cup and Happy Gilmore, the most iconic golf scene on the silver screen was when James Bond (Sean Connery) took on Mr Goldfinger at Stoke Park in 1964 and is being celebrated by Golf Pride. Paying homage to the 60 th anniversary of the film Goldfinger, Golf Pride has partnered with EON Productions to create a limited edition 007-themed golf grip kit.
Oct 2, 2024 · Golf Pride has partnered with EON Productions to create a limited edition 007-themed golf grip kit. This kit, which pays homage to the 60th anniversary of the 1964 film Goldfinger, includes 14 custom grips and a specially crafted gold bar collector display. The tuxedo-inspired grip represents the best of Bond, a tribute to the character’s ...
- The Golf Ball Search
- Cheating from Both Sides!
- Pettiness on Full Display
- The Ball Switch
- A Relatable Finish
- The Fine Print
Hollywood doesn’t spend nearly enough time focused on the most intense moments of a round of golf: the search for a wayward tee shot. This film captures that moment wonderfully, with even the high-powered Goldfinger looking lost and alone, trudging through the rough. Until…
If Odd Job’s ball-down-the-pant-leg trick represents golf’s most basic level of cheating — throwing a ball down when he can’t find his — Bond’s style represents the exact opposite. His strategy is elaborate and cunning; even midway through the 17th hole he’s laying a trap for the 18th green. That doesn’t mean he’s really following the spirit of the...
“Play it,” Goldfinger tells Bond, referring to about a 4-inch putt on the 17th green, presumably for par. Given his own miss on the previous green, I guess he knows the hazards of a high-pressure shortie, but still — for a guy who’s plenty loose with the rules, Goldfinger isn’t much for gimmes. A crucial inclusion for a match-play scene.
How strange and unique that the focal point of the scene — the absolute height of tension! — comes from Goldfinger re-teeing the golf ball and not noticing the number on it?
In recent years, Bond films have tended towards the more spectacular, if less believable. Who could forget the final poker hand in Casino Royale, in which Bond flips a straight flush, beating a flush, a full house and a higher full house? It’s a thrilling but preposterously unlikely sequence of events. On the other hand, thismatch ends with Bond fa...
Let’s go through the rules infractions in this scene alone: -Odd Job dropping the ball down his pant leg and Goldfinger playing it -Bond hiding Goldfinger’s ball under his shoe -Goldfinger teeing off first on No. 18, despite not having the honor -Goldfinger’s perception that he played the wrong ball on No. 18
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Apr 28, 2021 · Owner of Reliance Industries Ltd. and the richest man in Asia, Mukesh Ambani has reportedly purchased the iconic British stalwart, Stoke Park Ltd for USD$79 million. The deal sees his company take ownership of the massive hotel, golf course and sports and leisure facilities, just in time for international travel to resume.
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Oct 1, 2024 · Tipping its cap to the beloved movie on its 60th anniversary Golf Pride has announced a new collaboration with the James Bond franchise and its rights-holder EON Productions. The 13-piece set of ...
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Oct 4, 2024 · The golf scene in “Goldfinger” is a masterclass in storytelling. As Bond and Goldfinger engage in a high-stakes game of golf, the tension builds, revealing not just their competitive spirits but also the psychological battle between them. Goldfinger’s cunning nature is showcased as he tries to manipulate the game to his advantage, while ...
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Sep 27, 2020 · Penfold Golf became an iconic brand after it was featured in the James Bond film, Goldfinger. Then it disappeared. Here's the story of how it's coming back to life.
