“Happy Gilmore,” released in 1996, was Sander and Herlihy’s second movie, following “Billy Madison.” Sandler was just exiting “Saturday Night Live.” Herlihy was Sandler’s roommate at New York University and became a lawyer before Sandler got him to stick to writing comedy. (You might remember the “Herlihy Boy” sketch .)

The family all appear in the new "Happy Gilmore" sequel, a follow-up to the 1996 golf comedy film, which stars Adam Sandler as the titular character. This time, Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore is trying to make a golf comeback to help bring his daughter's ballet dreams to life.

Alayna Finau and Tony Finau attend the Happy Gilmore 2 world premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center on July 21, 2025, in New York City. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Netflix)

PAIGE Spiranac almost stole the show from Open champ Scottie Scheffler at the premiere for Happy Gilmore 2. The golf influencer stunned in a figure-hugging see-through dress as she joined a host

Collin Morikawa didn't have to think twice about starring in "Happy Gilmore 2," which comes out this Friday on Netflix nearly 30 years after the original.

The famed golf influencer, who has a cameo in the highly anticipated sequel, took a page out of Jessica Rabbit's playbook at the NYC premiere.

Fore! The highly anticipated “Happy Gilmore" sequel is finally here after nearly 30 years, with celebrities gathering at the green in New York City to celebrate the big night.

Adam Sandler talks about casting Bad Bunny and Travis Kelce for 'Happy Gilmore 2' and the chances of a Billy Madison sequel.