Overview

• The sequel hit Netflix July 25, drawing Adam Sandler back to the green alongside Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit, Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin and Ben Stiller as Hal L.
• Over two dozen celebrity and athlete cameos appear, featuring golf pros from Rory McIlroy to Scottie Scheffler and stars like Bad Bunny, Eminem and Travis Kelce.
• Netflix backed the release with high-profile marketing moves, including partnerships with U.S. Bank, Callaway, Topgolf and Subway plus activations from Times Square to the NHL Draft.
• Early reactions highlight its nostalgia-driven approach, earning praise for callbacks to the original while drawing criticism for sketch-like segments and cameo overload.
• The story balances humor with family stakes as Happy returns to golf to raise $300,000 for his daughter’s Paris ballet schooling and pays tribute to the late Carl Weathers.