Bill Murray, Fashion Plate, Launches Golf Collection
Carl Spackler wasn’t much of a looker. The greenskeeper played by Bill Murray in the 1980s cult hit “Caddyshack” opted for a dirty T-shirt, combat boots and a camo bucket hat — complete with chin strap — as he waged war on a marauding gopher.
But while his fashion choices may have been dubious, that hasn’t stopped the actor from mining the film’s legacy for his latest venture.
On Wednesday, Murray’s company, Murray Brothers LLC, in partnership with Resignation Media, launched William Murray Golf, a new lifestyle and apparel brand that is being described as having “a little irreverence and a lot of style.” That is evident in the polo shirt with a print of high-ball glasses, and the exploded plaids and argyles on shirts and shorts. The logo for the line is an illustration of Murray from the movie tossing a golf club into the air after an errant shot.
William Murray Golf will be available on Resignation Media’s site, thechivery.com, as well as williammurraygolf.com starting Oct. 20. However, today, in celebration of the actor’s 66th birthday, William Murray Golf has released a Chicago-themed polo with pinstripes that mimic a baseball jersey, as well as two hats with the illustration of Murray on the front. The polo retails for $75 and the Flexfit caps for $32. The polo is moisture-wicking and wrinkle-resistant and the hats feature a script version of the William Murray logo.
A portion of proceeds from the sales will be donated to the Murray family’s favorite charity in Chicago, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, which helps break the cycle of neglect and abuse for Chicago-area children and young adults.
The Chicago-born Murray is avid golfer who has won the Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament; been inducted, along with his five brothers, into the Caddie Hall of Fame; once pinch-hit a single for the minor-league Grays Harbor Loggers of the Northwest League; and is a co-owner of the Charleston RiverDogs baseball team.
The Murray brothers also host a charity golf tournament, Murray Bros. Caddyshack Charity Golf Tournament, in St. Augustine, Fla., every year.
Actor Joel Murray, the youngest of the six Murray brothers, said the family’s history with golf helped foster a lifelong love of the game. “Growing up caddying helped us learn about strict adherence to rules and subservience,” he said. “Caddying also helped us learn we had no interest in either.”
“We’re going to create a whole new level of excitement to the game,” said John Resig, president of Resignation Media. “Our clothing will focus on bringing high quality, performance elements with creative designs for golfers who want to keep it light.”
Professional golfer and 15-year PGA Tour veteran Pat Perez will serve as the first brand ambassador. He will wear the line both on and off the course.
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