What brand of golf balls were used in the famous James Bond vs Goldfinger golf scene?
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Clue
Sean Connery also wore the brands v-neck jumper in the scene.
Answer
Slazenger golf balls are shown on screen and mentioned several times in the dialogue as they play a key role in the plot.
More about the James Bond vs GoldFinger golf scene
Slazenger is an English sports equipment brand which had originally been established in 1881.
James Bond Goldfinger was released in 1964. Written by Ian Flemming and directed by Guy Hamilton.
Sean Connery, a keen golfer himself, played James Bond.
In real life Sean Connery's handicap was 20-25.
The German actor Gert Fröbe played Auric Goldfinger.
The famous golf scene was filmed at Stoke Park Golf Club in Buckinghamshire.
The plot: While investigating a gold magnate's smuggling, James Bond uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve.
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