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Rory McIlroy Says He Hasn't Watched His 'Happy Gilmore 2' Cameo

The four-time major winner says he feels too self-conscious about his acting to view the Netflix sequel.

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8/23/25
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Overview

  • McIlroy said on The Running Interview Show with Kate Mackz on August 21 that he has not seen the film because he does not want to watch himself try to act.
  • He called the shoot an amazing experience, praised Adam Sandler for making nonactors comfortable, and noted he has no plans to switch careers.
  • The golfer appears as a fictionalized version of himself, joining a roster of real pros who make cameos in the sequel.
  • Happy Gilmore 2 debuted on Netflix on July 25 and remains a talking point for its nostalgia and star-studded appearances.
  • Sandler has also singled out NFL star Travis Kelce’s cameo, telling Entertainment Weekly that Kelce proved to be a great on-screen performer.