Nearly three decades after the original Happy Gilmore showdown, Adam Sandler returns on Netflix with Happy Gilmore 2, bringing back Christopher McDonald as the iconic golfer Shooter McGavin. The sequel delivers a strong wave of nostalgia, packed with memorable cameos and tributes for long-time fans.
However, audience reactions to Happy Gilmore 2 have been divided. While many viewers enjoyed the film’s callbacks and emotional throwbacks, others believe the sequel didn’t quite meet the expectations set by the beloved 1996 classic. Amidst these varied opinions, an X (formerly Twitter) profile operating under the name “Shooter McGavin” responded to the online buzz with a playful post.
The account shared an image boldly stating, “Hate me or love me, you watched.” Accompanied by the caption, “How I feel about all the Happy Gilmore 2 reviews I’m seeing,” the post echoes the confident personality of McGavin himself. Although Shooter McGavin is a fictional character, the profile has engaged in real conversations with major figures from the golf world.
In one such exchange, golf legend Fred Couples—who appears in a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2—tagged the McGavin account, writing, “Welcome to the Gold Jacket Club,” followed by, “Your Gold Jacket will look good next to the @PresidentsCup trophy!” The McGavin profile humorously replied, “Thank you Fred. The Presidents Cup would look great in my trophy room.”
Fans may recall that the coveted Gold Jacket was something Shooter McGavin desperately wanted in the original film but lost to Happy Gilmore. During the filming of the sequel, Adam Sandler finally presented McDonald with the symbolic jacket. Posting a clip of the moment online, Sandler wrote, “Shooter finally gets what’s coming to him.”
Not to be outdone, the McGavin profile reshared the video and quipped, “For the record… This was just Gilmore returning to Shooter what was rightfully his.”
As fans continue to debate the success of Happy Gilmore 2, one thing remains clear—Shooter McGavin is still taking center stage in the conversation.
