Character Relationship Map: Caddyshack

Characters

• Ty Webb (played by Chevy Chase) — protagonist

  Relaxed, philosophical golfer and club co-founder's son who teams up with Czervik against Smails in the final match.

• Al Czervik (played by Rodney Dangerfield) — protagonist

  Boorish, wealthy real estate developer who clashes with Smails and proposes a high-stakes golf match to buy the club.

• Judge Smails (played by Ted Knight) — supporting

  Arrogant, elitist club co-founder and scholarship director who clashes with Czervik and becomes obsessed with winning the golf match.

• Danny Noonan (played by Michael O'Keefe) — supporting

  High school caddie at Bushwood Country Club seeking a college scholarship while navigating romance and club politics.

• Lacey Underall (played by Cindy Morgan) — supporting

  Smails's flirtatious and promiscuous niece who visits for the summer and becomes involved with Danny Noonan.

Key Relationships

• Lacey Underall → Ty Webb (Social Acquaintance)
• Ty Webb → Judge Smails (Conflict Rival)
• Judge Smails → Lacey Underall (Family Aunt)
• Al Czervik → Judge Smails (Conflict Arch Enemy)
• Ty Webb → Al Czervik (Alliance Teammate)
• Danny Noonan → Lacey Underall (Romantic Lovers)
• Danny Noonan → Judge Smails (Professional Caddie)
• Danny Noonan → Ty Webb (Professional Caddie)

Story Analysis

A comedic clash of class and ambition unfolds through golf, romance, and chaotic sabotage at an exclusive country club.

Plot Progression

1. The Caddie's Dilemma
2. Rivalries Ignite
3. The Boat & The Bet
4. The $80,000 Match
5. Explosive Resolution