Overview
- The film debuted on Netflix on July 25, concluding years of build-up under Adam Sandler’s multi-picture streaming deal.
- The sequel was co-written by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy and directed by Kyle Newacheck, with Sandler returning as the titular golfer aiming to raise $300,000 for his daughter’s Paris ballet education.
- Original cast members Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald and Ben Stiller reunite, and the script honors the late Carl Weathers through rewritten scenes and on-screen tributes.
- Over two dozen celebrity cameos feature real-life golf stars such as Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris alongside entertainers including Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce and Eminem.
- Social media responses are split between praise for nostalgic callbacks and the celebrity lineup and criticism for the film’s heavy reliance on familiar tropes.