Adam Sandler stepped away from the unusual swing of Happy Gilmore and made shots with McGavin’s Shooter nemesis – played by Christopher McDonald – on social media to celebrate 25 years of the famous golf film.
Le Ali Stafford
Last updated: 17/02/21 10:39 am
Adam Sandler starred in Happy Gilmore in the 1996 classic
Two of golf’s biggest competitors have been trading hits on social media to mark the anniversary of one of the sport’s most successful films ever.
Tuesday 16 February marked the 25th anniversary of the premiere of “Happy Gilmore,” the cult in which Adam Sandler played a fast-failing ice hockey player who became a world-class non-golf player. powerful.
Gilmore is a hit in the film for the long drivers and his unconventional game of golf, with Sandler taking off the swing in impressive fashion this week on Twitter before knocking out the biggest enemy. greater by his character.
“Okay, it’s been 25 years since I did this,” Sandler said in the video. “We’ll see what happens. I’m scared. McGavin Shooter, this is for you.
After crushing his drive, Sandler said: “And I’m not lying to you, that’s broken. Broken and that went well. You’re dead, Shooter.”
The video turned social media into a frenzy and received a response from McGavin, played by Christopher McDonald, who rewrote the scathing speech between the two and showed off his own golfing talent.
“Nice driver, Gilmore. Twenty-five, huh? We’ll see if it’s a Shooter ride. Check it out,” McDonald said, before putting a putt into a glass. “Money. Shooter, still got it.”
McDonald’s mentioned a couple more of the film’s iconic lines, and Ben Stiller – who plays a cameo as a character in Gilmore’s grandmother’s nursing home – also celebrated an anniversary.
That’s a beautiful swing Mr. Gilmore. Congratulations, and be such a loving grandson. So happy to be a small part of taking good care of her in her “golden years”. 😉
– Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) February 16, 2021
“That’s a beautiful swing Mr. Gilmore,” Stiller said. “Congratulations, and be such a loving grandson.
“So happy to be a small part of taking good care of her during her” golden years. “
For those who haven’t seen Happy Gilmore, you can download and watch it now on Sky Cinema. The film is also available to rent or purchase through the Sky Store.