‘Happy Gilmore 2’ sports cameos: See the list of pro golfers and celebrities
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‘Happy Gilmore 2’ sports cameos: See the list of pro golfers and celebrities
“Happy Gilmore 2” starring Adam Sandler is a sequel to the 1996 golf comedy. There are more than 30 cameos from golf and sports, including Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Jack Nicklaus. Travis Kelce (aka Mr. Taylor Swift) is one of the NFL stars with a role. NBA fan favorite Boban Marjanovic is reprising the role of Mr. Larson, the lumbering spectator whose foot served as a playing surface in the original.. Verne Lundquist and Sir Nick Faldo are back as the main broadcast team from the first “Happy Gilmore,” and they’re joined by Stephen A. Smith, among other prominent ESPN personalities. Here’s a look at all the golf, football, hockey and other sports cameos in ” happy Gilmore 2,” plus how to watch the movie: Netflix.com/happy-gilmore-2-cinema. The movie is out on July 25, and it’s available on DVD and Blu-ray.
There are more than 30 cameos from golf and sports, including Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Jack Nicklaus and Travis Kelce.
Adam Sandler didn’t bother just “tapping it in” when it came to sports cameos in “Happy Gilmore 2.” He took a long run-up and swung with all his might.
July 25 was the release date for the highly anticipated follow-up to “Happy Gilmore,” the 1996 comedy about a hockey player who turns into a golf sensation to earn money to preserve his grandmother’s house. In the sequel, Sandler’s titular character returns to continue his rivalry with Shooter McGavin, played by Christopher McDonald.
Unlike the original 30 years ago, “Happy Gilmore 2” is rife with cameos from some of the greats of golf. Current pro golfers from Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, winners of three of the four majors in 2025, to LIV Golf stars including Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka are in the movie. Jack Nicklaus has an appearance; sadly, Tiger Woods does not (neither does his son, Charlie Woods).
The sports cameos number in the dozens. Travis Kelce (aka Mr. Taylor Swift) is one of the NFL stars with a role. Are you a fan of the John Wick movies? NBA fan favorite Boban Marjanovic is reprising the role of Mr. Larson, the lumbering spectator whose foot served as a playing surface in the original. Verne Lundquist and Sir Nick Faldo are back as the main broadcast team from the first “Happy Gilmore,” and they’re joined by Stephen A. Smith, among other prominent ESPN personalities.
There are even more celebrities who appear in the film, from Bad Bunny to Guy Fieri, but the list of total celebrities is too long to count. Here’s a look at all the golf, football, hockey and other sports cameos in “Happy Gilmore 2,” plus how to watch the movie:
PGA Tour golfers in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ cast
Scottie Scheffler: 2025 U.S. Open and British Open champion, 4-time major champion, current No. 1 in World Golf Ranking, 3-time PGA Tour Player of the Year, 17 career PGA Tour victories
2025 U.S. Open and British Open champion, 4-time major champion, current No. 1 in World Golf Ranking, 3-time PGA Tour Player of the Year, 17 career PGA Tour victories Rory McIlroy: 2025 Masters champion and Players Championship winner, 5-time major champion, 3-time PGA Tour Player of the Year, 2-time PGA Player of the Year, 29 career PGA Tour victories
2025 Masters champion and Players Championship winner, 5-time major champion, 3-time PGA Tour Player of the Year, 2-time PGA Player of the Year, 29 career PGA Tour victories Collin Morikawa: 2-time major champion, 6 career PGA Tour victories
2-time major champion, 6 career PGA Tour victories Xander Schauffele: 2-time major champion, 2024 PGA Tour Player of the Year, 9 career PGA Tour victories
2-time major champion, 2024 PGA Tour Player of the Year, 9 career PGA Tour victories Jordan Spieth: 3-time major champion, 2015 PGA and PGA Tour Player of the Year, 13 career PGA Tour victories
3-time major champion, 2015 PGA and PGA Tour Player of the Year, 13 career PGA Tour victories Justin Thomas: 2-time PGA Championship winner, 2-time PGA Player of the Year, 16 career PGA Tour victories
2-time PGA Championship winner, 2-time PGA Player of the Year, 16 career PGA Tour victories Keegan Bradley: 2011 PGA Championship winner, 8 career PGA Tour victories
2011 PGA Championship winner, 8 career PGA Tour victories Tony Finau: 6 career PGA Tour victories
6 career PGA Tour victories Rickie Fowler: 6 career PGA Tour victories
6 career PGA Tour victories Will Zalatoris: 1 career PGA Tour victory, 3 runner-ups at majors
1 career PGA Tour victory, 3 runner-ups at majors Jim Furyk: 2003 U.S. Open champion, 2010 PGA and PGA Tour Player of the Year, 17 career PGA Tour victories, current PGA Tour Champions player
2003 U.S. Open champion, 2010 PGA and PGA Tour Player of the Year, 17 career PGA Tour victories, current PGA Tour Champions player Corey Pavin: 1995 U.S. Open champion, 1991 PGA Player of the Year, 15 career PGA Tour victories, current PGA Tour Champions player
LIV Golf players in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ cast
Brooks Koepka: 4-time major champion, 2018 PGA Tour Player of the Year, 2-time PGA Player of the Year, 9 career PGA Tour victories
4-time major champion, 2018 PGA Tour Player of the Year, 2-time PGA Player of the Year, 9 career PGA Tour victories Bryson DeChambeau: 2-time U.S. Open champion, 9 career PGA Tour victories
2-time U.S. Open champion, 9 career PGA Tour victories Bubba Watson: 2-times Masters champion, 12 career PGA Tour victories
2-times Masters champion, 12 career PGA Tour victories Sergio Garcia: 2017 Masters champion, 11 career PGA Tour victories
2017 Masters champion, 11 career PGA Tour victories Charles Howell III: 3 career PGA Tour victories
Golf celebrities in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ cast
Jack Nicklaus: World Golf Hall of Fame, record 18-time major champion, 5-time PGA Player of the Year, 73 career PGA Tour victories
World Golf Hall of Fame, record 18-time major champion, 5-time PGA Player of the Year, 73 career PGA Tour victories Nick Faldo: World Golf Hall of Fame, 6-time major champion, 1990 PGA Player of the Year, current broadcaster
World Golf Hall of Fame, 6-time major champion, 1990 PGA Player of the Year, current broadcaster Lee Trevino: World Golf Hall of Fame, 6-time major champion, 1971 PGA Player of the Year, 29 career PGA Tour victories
World Golf Hall of Fame, 6-time major champion, 1971 PGA Player of the Year, 29 career PGA Tour victories Nelly Korda: No. 1 in women’s World Golf Rankings, 2-time major champion, 2024 Rolex Player of the Year, 15 career LPGA Tour victories
No. 1 in women’s World Golf Rankings, 2-time major champion, 2024 Rolex Player of the Year, 15 career LPGA Tour victories Nancy Lopez: World Golf Hall of Fame, 4-time Rolex Player of the Year, 3-time major champion, 48 career LPGA Tour victories
World Golf Hall of Fame, 4-time Rolex Player of the Year, 3-time major champion, 48 career LPGA Tour victories Hunter Mahan: Former PGA Tour player, 2 World Golf Championships event victories
Former PGA Tour player, 2 World Golf Championships event victories Verne Lundquist: Retired broadcaster
Retired broadcaster Seth Waugh: Former PGA of America CEO
NFL players in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ cast
Travis Kelce: Kansas City Chiefs tight end, boyfriend of Taylor Swift
Kansas City Chiefs tight end, boyfriend of Taylor Swift Reggie Bush: 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, former NFL running back, 2010 Super Bowl champion with New Orleans Saints
NBA, WNBA players in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ cast
Boban Marjanovic: Played in NBA from 2015-24, had a role in “John Wick 3”
Played in NBA from 2015-24, had a role in “John Wick 3” Kelsey Plum: 2-time WNBA champion, 4-time WNBA All-Star, broke NCAA scoring record at Washington (since broken by Caitlin Clark)
NHL players in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ cast
Chris Chelios: Hockey Hall of Fame, 3-time Stanley Cup champion, 3-time Norris Trophy winner
Hockey Hall of Fame, 3-time Stanley Cup champion, 3-time Norris Trophy winner Sean Avery: Played in NHL from 2001-12
Sports celebrities in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ cast
Dan Patrick: Host of “The Dan Patrick Show,” former SportsCenter anchor
Host of “The Dan Patrick Show,” former SportsCenter anchor Stephen A. Smith: ESPN commentator, star of “First Take”
ESPN commentator, star of “First Take” Chris Berman: Host of ESPN’s “NFL Prime Time,” former SportsCenter anchor
Host of ESPN’s “NFL Prime Time,” former SportsCenter anchor Jim Gray: Sports broadcaster
‘Happy Gilmore 2’ release date: When does ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ come out?
“Happy Gilmore 2” had its streaming premiere July 25. It is available to watch now on Netflix.
Where to watch ‘Happy Gilmore 2’: Is ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ in theaters?
“Happy Gilmore 2” is available to watch only via streaming on Netflix. It is not due to come out in movie theaters.