Dead Putting Society/References

Cultural References

 * The title of the episode is a reference to the film Dead Poets Society.
 * The blackboard text is a reference to Bart's voice actor Nancy Cartwright, who was 32 when the episode was produced.
 * When Homer says, "That shot is impossible! Jack Nicholson himself couldn't make it!", he is thinking of Jack Nicklaus.
 * When Homer tells Bart that his putter's name is "Charlene", it is a reference to a scene in  where Marines in basic training are ordered to give their rifles female names. A principal character names his "Charlene".
 * While Bart is being trained in golf by Lisa, at one point he assumes a "crane stance" in the backyard, similar to Daniel LaRusso in .

Trivia

 * Debut appearance of Maude Flanders.
 * This is the first episode to feature the Flanders family prominently.
 * Even though Bart is left-handed, he putts like a right-handed golfer.
 * Krusty is seen in the pool hall with no clown makeup and wearing his prison uniform from "Krusty Gets Busted".