There are some solid running jokes that never get old in Happy Gilmore 2, showing just how much director Kyle Newacheck and writers Sandler and Tim Herlihy understand what makes these characters great. The latter two wrote and created the original movie, and they once again strike gold with their return to this zany universe.

“Happy Gilmore 2,” the newly released Netflix sequel to Adam Sandler’s 1996 golf comedy, is a lot like its star: A little bit flabbier, a little bit shabbier, but still undeniably funny after all these years.

"Happy Gilmore 2" tees off 29 years later with sports stars, big cameos and a mission to honor the cult classic's legacy.

The long-awaited sequel sees Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald and Julie Bowen reprise their roles alongside a long list of A-list stars.

TIME spoke with Safdie about the long-awaited Adam Sandler sequel, buzz surrounding The Smashing Machine, and working with directing greats like Christopher Nolan.

READING, Pa. - Actor Christopher McDonald was in Baseballtown today to celebrate the game of golf. McDonald is well-known for his role as Shooter McGavin in the 1996 golf comedy "Happy Gilmore."

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro sat down with fictional golf star Shooter McGavin to “remind everyone why Pennsylvania is the golf capital of America.” Shooter McGavin, the antagonist of the 1996 American sports comedy Happy Gilmore,

Christopher McDonald attends the premiere of Netflix's "Happy Gilmore 2" at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Monday, July 21, 2025, in New York. (Photo by /Invision/AP)