Imagine a world where Happy Gilmore gets a sequel, and it’s packed with some of the biggest names in sports. We’re talking Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end, swapping his football helmet for a golf cap, and Reggie Bush, the former NFL running back, trading in his cleats for golf shoes. In this dream scenario, the world of golf and the NFL collide in a hilarious and action-packed movie event. With Adam Sandler at the helm, you can bet that Happy Gilmore 2 would be a laugh-out-loud comedy classic. So, who else would make the cut for this all-star golfing cast? Let’s dive into who made the cut. From NFL, NHL, WWE, NBA, and WNBA stars to golfing legends, we’re counting down the athletes we loved seeing seeing in Happy Gilmore 2.
That’s right. Well, he’s the main star. He’s the He’s the guy. He’s happy. He is Adam Sandler. Whoa. Whoa. I think it’s equal, man. Me and Travis are pretty equal, buddy. Fair enough. Sorry. Travis Kelsey, also star of Happy Gilmore, too. Yes. A handsome star. A stud. You should have seen him. So much fun doing that, man. He did good. Jason, he was so cool. He was just like you. Just like you when you took over with announcing, you guys just go, “All right, if I’m doing this, I might as well be great at this.” The wait is over and the verdict is in. Happy Gilmore 2 was an excellent sequel and a classic Adam Sandler movie. But beyond the celebrated return of Happy and the infamous Shooter McGavin, one of the biggest highlights was the performance of a whole crew of legendary athletes and sports personalities who joined the cast. Let’s break down who these stars are, why they were perfectly suited for the wild world of Happy Madison, and explore how well they did in their roles. First up, a man who is arguably one of the most famous athletes on the planet right now, Travis Kelce. For anyone unfamiliar, Kelsey is the superstar tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s a three-time Super Bowl champion and holds a slew of NFL records, but his fame extends far beyond the football field. Kelsey has built a massive public profile from hosting Saturday Night Live, co-hosting the wildly popular New Heights podcast, and of course, his high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift. Adam Sandler was right when he called Kelsey a stud and funny as hell. Even Shooter McGavin himself, actor Christopher Macdonald, praised Kelsey, saying he was surprisingly a very good actor. In the film, Kelsey gave a hilarious performance as a hot-headed waiter. Director Kyle Nuichek also chimed in noting that Kelsey has a natural charisma and he certainly showed that he knows how to perform. So anyways, yeah, you were cool as uh Travis was locked in. He had to kind of be a bad guy. He was just there. It was the perfect remedy, man. It was the perfect remedy. It was just so much fun to hearing hearing the role and then Adam helping me like find the role on set. Next up is another grid iron legend, Reggie Bush. He is a Heisman Trophy winner, two-time national champion, second overall draft pick, and a Super Bowl champion. Known for his incredible speed and game-breaking ability, Bush was an electric player who could score from anywhere on the field. After retiring, he transitioned into a new role as a college football analyst for Fox Sports. In Happy Gilmore 2, Bush was part of a rival golf team, playing a character aptly named Eightball. His swag and overall look gave legitimacy to the league trying to take down Happy and the pro golf team. Adam Sandler’s movies have a long history of featuring sports figures, and Happy Gilmore 2 continued that tradition with an all-star roster. Here are the athletes and personalities who made a memorable appearance in the film. Steven A. Smith brings the heat as only he can, playing himself in a hilariously over-the-top segment on First Take, delivering loud, passionate takes like, “This is the most disgraceful thing to happen on a golf course since ever.” Chris Burman, the legend himself, makes a cameo on the commentary team during the climactic final round. And yes, he drops the classic. He could go all the way. Dan Patrick is back delivering his signature dry humor. Vern Lungquist gives us the goosebumps moment, calling one of Happyy’s final shots with the same warmth and gravity that made him a M’s legend. Maxwell Jacob Freriedman, better known as MJF in the wrestling world, plays Gordy Gilmore, Happyy’s loudmouth, hotheaded son, who’s always one angry outburst away from turning the golf course into a wrestling ring. Shawn Avery and Chris Chelios are former hockey legends who show up as henchmen who enforce the rules like it’s game seven of the Stanley Cup. WWE superstar Becky Lynch steps onto the fairway as Flex, an aggressive new competitor for Happy with fellow wrestling alum Nikki Garcia playing her caddy. Boon Marjino is a former NBA player and in a bit of fan casting come to life. The basketball player shows up as Drago Larson, the gigantic son of Mr. Larson, Happyy’s old boss from the first film. Kelsey Plum is a WNBA star who pops up as a golf course receptionist. In the end, the casting of these NFL, NHL, WWE, PGA, and sports broadcasters was a stroke of genius. This film may have just created a new playbook for how to cast sports stars in meaningful and memorable movie roles. What did you think of their performances and which athlete had the best scene? Let me know your take in the comments. you [Music] want you [Music] want you want
