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Chevy Chase made a surprise appearance at the Caddie Shack Driving Range in Connecticut, where he chatted with fans, shared laughs, and delivered a heartwarming nod to his legendary golf past.
By William Todd
PRESENCE NEWS | May 2025
CANAAN, CT β Golfers at the Caddie Shack Driving Range got more than just a bucket of balls on a quiet afternoon this week. They got a surprise visit from Hollywood royalty. Chevy Chase, the 81-year-old comedy legend behind beloved roles in Saturday Night Live, National Lampoonβs Vacation, and of course, the classic golf comedy Caddyshack, showed up unannounced. He quickly became the talk of the town.
Clad in casual attire and a smile, Chase spent nearly an hour at the range in Canaan. He hit a few balls, exchanged jokes, and posed for selfies with star-struck fans. His visit was as spontaneous as it was memorable.
βWe were blown away,β said the Caddie Shack manager. βOne minute weβre serving up buckets, the next Chevy Chase is standing on the green. It felt like a scene straight out of Caddyshack.β
Locals described him as warm, funny, and graciousβtaking time to speak with fans of all ages. βHe was so kind and approachable,β one resident shared. βIt felt like he was one of usβjust out enjoying the day.β
While itβs still unclear whether the visit was part of a larger project, a nostalgic detour, or just a good old-fashioned spontaneous swing-by, Chaseβs presence turned a regular afternoon into something magical. The tight-knit Connecticut golf community enjoyed this unexpected moment.
As he wrapped up and prepared to leave, a fan jokingly called out, βCome back for a full round next time!β Chase, without missing a beat, grinned and shouted back: βOnly if someone else brings the gopher!β
With that, he waved goodbye, leaving laughter in his wakeβjust like he always has.