Bill Murray’s brother Ed, who inspired ‘Caddyshack’, dies

“It is with the greatest of hearts that we announce the passing of legend Ed Murray,” the statement read. Named after the family patriarch, it was Ed who introduced the Murray family to this wonderful game of golf – through caddies at the Indian Hills Country Club – at the age of 10, nothing less. (They don’t make them like it anymore.) “

The statement went on to say that Murray “was the recipient of the Evans Scholarship in 1963, while attending Northwestern University – a scholarship awarded to golf caddies – a family scenario which served as the inspiration for the character of Danny Noonan in ‘Caddyshack’ when Brian Doyle-Murray co-wrote this iconic screenplay. “

“Ed and the five Murray brothers are also members of the Caddy Hall of Fame – something all boys are proud of because this game has helped shape their lives,” the statement said. “It has been an honor for all of us to meet and spend time with Ed over the past half-decade as we have built this brand with the Murray family – and his loss is a hole that will never be. fulfilled. “