Netflix just dropped a comedy bombshell. Happy Gilmore 2 landed on July 25, 2025, packing more celebrity firepower than a PGA tournament. Adam Sandler’s return as the hockey-turned-golf legend brings an army of A-listers along for the ride. The sequel doesn’t just deliver laughs. It delivers them through the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and comedy.
John Daly Takes Up Residence in Happy’s World
The golf legend everyone’s buzzing about? John Daly makes his mark in Happy Gilmore 2. The real-life maverick golfer, famous for his rebellious attitude and bold style that revolutionized professional golf, finds himself in an unexpected living situation.
Best acting performances by a non-actor in Happy Gilmore 2
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1. Scotty Scheffer
2. Will Zalatoris
3. Jon Daly
4. Xander Schauffule
5. Travis Kelce
6. Boban Marjanović
7. Post Malone
8. Bryson DeChambeau
9. Fred Couples
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Daly spends his retirement years camping out in Happy’s garage, bringing his legendary personality to the fictional world. His presence adds authentic golf credibility to Happy’s unconventional story.
Sports Icons Swing Into Action
The celebrity parade doesn’t stop with Daly. WNBA superstar Kelsey Plum steps onto the municipal golf course as a starter. Grammy-winning producer Andrew Watt, known for his work with rock legends like the Rolling Stones and Ozzy Osbourne, joins her in the same role. These unexpected casting choices blur the lines between sports, music, and comedy. The film transforms ordinary golf course encounters into star-studded moments.
Comedy Legends Return to Torment Happy
Ben Stiller reprises his villainous role as Hal L., the retirement home orderly turned addiction support group leader. His character evolution from the original film brings fresh comedy dynamics. Steve Buscemi, Sandler’s longtime collaborator who’s appeared in over 15 Sandler movies, plays Happy’s nosy neighbor. The comedy veterans anchor the film’s humor while newcomers add fresh energy to the mix.
Hollywood Heavyweights Join the Tournament
The cameo list reads like a Hollywood phone book. Travis Kelce transforms into a waiter desperately trying to impress golfers. Bad Bunny brings personality to Oscar, a busboy turned caddy. Ken Jennings appears as himself on Jeopardy!, where contestants hilariously butcher Happy’s name with guesses like “Happy Goldberg” and “Skippy Goldenbaum.” These moments blend reality with comedy gold.
A Championship Cast Completes the Comedy Circle
Golf legends Fred Couples, Nick Faldo, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, and Jordan Spieth share tournament scenes with Happy. Dan Patrick hosts Sports Hole as Pat Daniels, reporting on Happy’s drunken municipal course antics. The film even features Margaret Qualley from The Substance, Saturday Night Live’s Please Don’t Destroy member Martin Herlihy, and countless other recognizable faces. This star-studded approach transforms Happy Gilmore 2 into more than just a sequel. It becomes a celebration of comedy, sports, and entertainment culture colliding in the most unexpected ways.
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