On an episode of “Seinfeld,” Elaine paid $20,000 for JFK’s golf clubs at the auction.
J. Peterman sends Elaine to bid on golf clubs once owned by President John F. Kennedy. He authorizes her to spend up to $10,000, but a bidding war pushes the price to twice that amount. Elaine wins, leaving her responsible for the unexpectedly large purchase.
The clubs become part of the episode’s larger chain of disasters. Jerry’s car, which contains the clubs, is stolen by an overprotective mechanic. Jerry and Elaine then pursue the vehicle while Kramer and Newman chase a separate bottle-deposit scheme involving discarded cans and bottles.
The clubs are eventually damaged, creating another problem for Elaine when she tries to explain the situation to Peterman. A common mix-up is confusing the $20,000 purchase price with Peterman’s $10,000 spending limit; the quiz answer refers to what Elaine actually paid.