Christopher McDonald reprised the role of Shooter McGavin to rekindle hisHappy Gilmore feud with Adam Sandler on the movie’s 25th anniversary. In honor of the classic comedy turning a quarter-century old, Sandler hopped on social media to post a video of himself testing his gold styles. Driving a ball in a manner what would have thrilled his character, Sandler proved that he’s still got it while uttering to the camera, “You’re dead, Shooter.”
After watching the video, McDonald wasn’t about to let his movie rival show him up. Jumping on a Twitter account made for Shooter McGavin, McDonald posted aHappy Gilmorevideo of his own. While staying in character as Shooter, the “former #1 golfer in the world” shows that he’s still got it as well with a perfect putt of agolf ballinto a cup on the floor. The footage is simultaneously hilarious and amazing, and you can check it out for yourself below.
“Nice drive, Gilmore. 25 years, huh? Let’s see if it’s Shooter’s tour. Check it out,“Christopher McDonaldsays in the video as he sets up the ball and putts it into the cup. He then adds, “Money! Shooter’s still got it. Thank you to all the fans, and thank you to you,Adam Sandler.”
Referencing a scene from the movie, Shooter adds: “And why don’t you just meet me at the ninth green at 9, Gilmore? Little secret of the pros, okay? And, Gilmore, wear something nice. 25th anniversary, baby! Shooter out.”
Fans of the movie will of course remember when Shooter McGavin sent Happy Gilmore to the ninth green at 9 wearing a nice suit, only for the automatic sprinkling system to leave him a soaked mess. The action was one of many that made Shooter such a great villain that fans loved to hate. Combined with several other amusing quotes and moments from the movie, McDonald’s take on Shooter has certainly made the character one of the most memorable movie villains ever.
Directed by Dennis Dugan,Happy Gilmorewas released in 1996. Along with Sandler and McDonald, the movie starred Sandler’sHubie Halloweenco-star Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit, Happy’s love interest. The movie also starred Carl Weathers as Happy’s mentor Chubbs Peterson, Frances Bay as Grandma Gilmore, Ben Stiller as an abusive nursing home manager, andformer host of The Price Is Right Bob Barkeras himself.
In the 25 years sinceHappy Gilmorewas released}, McDonald has gone on to pick up other memorable roles in movies likeRequiem for a Dream,Dirty Work, andThe Iron Giant. More recently, he appeared in the Netflix movieWe Can Be Heroesand has had recurring roles on TV shows likeBallers,The Good Wife, andThe Real Bros of Simi Valley. He’s certainly done a lot since, but it’s nice to see McDonald returning to one of his most iconic roles.
If you want to revisit McDonald’s performance as Shooter McGavin for the 25th anniversary ofHappy Gilmore, you can find the movie streaming on HBO Max. This news comes to us fromShooter McGavin on Twitter.
