Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller and more actors from ‘Happy Gilmore’ are returning for ‘Happy Gilmore 2’

“Happy Gilmore 2,” the newly released Netflix sequel to Adam Sandler’s 1996 golf comedy, is a lot like its star: A little bit flabbier, a little bit shabbier, but still undeniably funny after all these years.

TIME spoke with Safdie about the long-awaited Adam Sandler sequel, buzz surrounding The Smashing Machine, and working with directing greats like Christopher Nolan.

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

The "Happy Gilmore swing" is legal in professional golf as long as it doesn't violate specific rules about altering the ball's lie. Original cast members including Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, and Christopher McDonald reprise their roles. Several actors from the original film, including Carl Weathers and Bob Barker, have passed away.

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."

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,