In this epsiode, Ray tries to persuade Doug to play more golf before he leaves, since Doug feels guilty about breaking plans with Richie. In the Everybody Loves Raymond episode, Golf (S2, E5) the role is reversed, as Doug tries to get Ray to play more golf before he leaves, as he feels guilty about tricking Debra.
The only episode in the series to feature Ray's mother, Marie (Doris Roberts).