“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.

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.

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

Actor Christopher McDonald joins the Dan Patrick Show to discuss returning to the role of Shooter McGavin in "Happy Gilmore 2," playing Jerry Jones and working with The Rock and Adam Sandler.

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

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,

Nearly 30 years after the original, "Happy Gilmore 2" brings a who's who of stars from the PGA, NFL, NBA, WWE and more.

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)