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Swing with Bing is a 1940 short comedic film of a male and female comedy duo covering a professional and celebrity golf tournament. It is a Universal Pictures release. Herbert Polesie directed. [1] The film survives.

It features Bing Crosby [2] golfing and singing. The film is set on location at the Rancho Santa Fe Pro-Am Golf Tournament. The film was produced by the Professional Golf Association of American and Universal. [3] The short film Don't Hook Now was a follow-up. [4]

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