This episode aired the same day the Challenger Space shuttle tragedy occurred.
At the exclusive Beverly Bay Country Club, Face calls himself Mr. Hemmings after frequent A-Team director David Hemmings. Similarly, the name of this episode' director, Tony Mordente, was used for a character in the Judgement Day two parter directed by Hemmings.
During a conversation at the club, McKeever asks Hannibal what he does for a living. Hannibal says "I recover valuable objects for people." This is a nod to his portrayal of the title character in the series Banacek (1972).
In all the golf course scenes, Hannibal plays golf left handed.
Scott Colomby who plays caddie Frank in this episode is known for playing caddie Tony D'Annunzio in Caddyshack (1980).