WATCH: Happy Gilmore And Shooter McGavin Pay Tribute 25 Years On
Adam Sander and Christopher McDonald posted hilarious videos on social media, marking the 25th anniversary of Happy Gilmore
Adam Sander and Christopher McDonald posted hilarious videos on social media, marking the 25th anniversary of Happy Gilmore
WATCH: Happy Gilmore And Shooter McGavin Pay Tribute 25 Years On
The much-loved golf film Happy Gilmore celebrated its 25th birthday this week after being released back in 1996.
The movie follows Happy's rise through the ranks of the pro tour to try and earn enough money to get his grandma's house back.
Happy Gilmore, played by Adam Sandler, was originally an ice hockey player, hence the crazy, and now legendary, golf swing.
To celebrate the movie's 25th anniversary, Adam Sandler took to the golf course and hit a Happy Gilmore-style drive...and he "smashed" it.
"Okay, it's been 25 years since I've done this. Let's see what happens," Sandler said whilst setting up his camera.
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"Shooter McGavin, this is for you," he said before unleashing his drive.
"I am not lying to you, that is smashed! Smashed!"
Watch the video below:
The clip received more than 4 million views in less than 24 hours.
Happy Gilmore's arch nemesis Shooter McGavin, played by Chris McDonald, then quickly uploaded a response.
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"Nice drive Gilmore. Let's see if it's Shooter's tour," McDonald said.
"Oh yeah, it's all about the short game. Drive for show, putt for the dough," he said before putting a ball into a glass.
Watch the video below:
McDonald then recounted a famous line from the film.
"Why don't you just meet me at the 9th green at 9 Gilmore, a little secret of the pros. Oh and Gilmore, wear something nice."
Related: 5 things you can learn from Happy Gilmore
Elliott Heath is our News Editor and has been with Golf Monthly since early 2016 after graduating with a degree in Sports Journalism. He manages the Golf Monthly news team as well as our large Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. He covered the 2022 Masters from Augusta National as well as five Open Championships on-site including the 150th at St Andrews. His first Open was in 2017 at Royal Birkdale, when he walked inside the ropes with Jordan Spieth during the Texan's memorable Claret Jug triumph. He has played 35 of our Top 100 golf courses, with his favourites being both Sunningdales, Woodhall Spa, Western Gailes, Old Head and Turnberry. He has been obsessed with the sport since the age of 8 and currently plays off of a six handicap. His golfing highlights are making albatross on the 9th hole on the Hotchkin Course at Woodhall Spa, shooting an under-par round, playing in the Aramco Team Series on the Ladies European Tour and making his one and only hole-in-one at the age of 15 - a long time ago now!
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