If you're one of the many fans who are thrilled to see a sequel to Happy Gilmore, you might have Shooter McGavin to thank for it. Happy Gilmore 2 was released on Friday, with the sequel only appearing on Netflix as opposed to having a theater release.

"Happy Gilmore 2" tees off 29 years later with sports stars, big cameos and a mission to honor the cult classic's legacy.

READING, Pa. - Actor Christopher McDonald was in Baseballtown today to celebrate the game of golf. McDonald is well-known for his role as Shooter McGavin in the 1996 golf comedy "Happy Gilmore."

Choke on this, baby! “Happy Gilmore” star Christopher McDonald teased his return to Adam Sandler’s highly anticipated sequel, telling Page Six exclusively that the script is “really funny.”

I’m scheduled for a phone interview with Christopher McDonald at 9 am. Probably best known to those of my generation as Shooter McGavin, Happy Gilmore’s preening nemesis who likes to repeat ...

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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,