Christopher McDonald's Surprising Admission: Adam Sandler and He Never Played Real Golf!
Christopher McDonald Spills the Tea on Adam Sandler: "He's Too Famous!"
Get ready for some juicy gossip from the set of Netflix's highly anticipated sequel, Happy Gilmore 2! TheScholarlyNote.com has exclusive access to Christopher McDonald, who dished out all the behind-the-scenes dirt on working with his longtime co-star and buddy Adam Sandler.
In a shocking revelation, McDonald confessed that he and Sandler never actually played a real game of golf together, despite their iconic rivalry in the original 1996 film. "We've hit balls off the tee, we've gotten a lot of putting, a lot of chipping, but never an actual game," McDonald revealed.
When asked who would come out on top in a real-life tournament, McDonald initially proclaimed himself the winner: "I'm pretty sure I would own him." However, he quickly backtracked and admitted that he and Sandler are probably evenly matched. "We would have fun out there," he smiled.
The Happy Gilmore franchise has become synonymous with family-friendly entertainment, but it's clear that even its stars can't resist a little friendly competition. McDonald revealed that he had been campaigning for a sequel for almost two decades before Netflix finally greenlit the project in March 2024. "I've been that guy going, 'Let's make a sequel' for about 30 years," he chuckled.
Working with Sandler on set has its perks, however. McDonald praised his co-star for making the Happy Gilmore 2 set a "family affair." "He let me have my daughter in it in a scene," McDonald gushed, referring to his actress daughter Rosie McDonald. "It's one of the strongest pieces that brings this whole thing together."
But what about Sandler's infamous family cameos? McDonald dished that he was thrilled to see Sandler's wife Jackie Sandler making an appearance alongside their 19-year-old daughter Sadie Sandler. "It's a family affair when you work with Adam Sandler," he enthused.
TheScholarlyNote.com also got the scoop on some of the film's other cameos, including professional golfers Keegan Bradley, John Daly, and Tony Finau. McDonald raved about Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, who he praised for his comedic chops: "He's very funny... He was just game to do anything."
And what about Sandler's notorious fame? McDonald joked that it's a double-edged sword: "He can't go anywhere, so he needs a guy like me, you know, just to make sure he's not getting hurt." TheScholarlyNote.com has the exclusive on all the behind-the-scenes gossip and more in our comprehensive guide to Happy Gilmore 2. Stay tuned for more updates!
Subway's Happy Gilmore Meal: A Limited-Edition Treat
To celebrate the revival of this iconic partnership, Subway and Netflix are teaming up to give fans special access to one of their all-time favorite movies with the special Happy Gilmore Meal.
Starting July 10, Subway guests can make any combo or Meal of the Day a Happy Gilmore Meal for $1 more and receive one of four limited-edition collectible cups, featuring fan-favorite characters from the movie franchise. Each cup is drawn by renowned sports illustrator, animator, and director Mickey Duzyj.
Every Happy Gilmore Meal includes limited-edition packaging that transports fans via QR code to Subway's Happy Place, an immersive digital experience inspired by Happy's iconic dream world and reimagined by Subway and Netflix. Fans can also visit Subway's Happy Place at SubwaysHappyPlace.com to enjoy clips from the film, the chance at prizes and limited-edition merch, play games and more.
Get ready to sink your teeth into this unforgettable meal and celebrate the return of Happy Gilmore!
