The streaming numbers are out for 'Happy Gilmore 2' and that's what we call a hole-in-one
Tim Schmitt- "Happy Gilmore 2" had the biggest U.S. opening weekend in Netflix history with 46.7 million views in three days.
- Adam Sandler reprises his lead role, alongside returning co-stars Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald.
- Numerous professional golfers, including PGA Tour stars and LIV Golf players, make cameo appearances.
- Golf legends such as Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, and John Daly also appear in the film.
The reviews on "Happy Gilmore 2" are mixed. The results are not.
The sequel to Adam Sandler's 1996 comedy hit Netflix on July 25 and the numbers don't lie. According to Variety, 46.7 million viewers streamed the movie in just three days — making it the biggest U.S. opening weekend in Netflix history. It also hit a high-water mark for Sandler, who has been a key cog for the platform.
The movie brings back Sandler in the lead role. Co-stars Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald are back to reprise their roles as Virginia Venit, a PGA Tour publicist-turned romantic interest for Happy, and cocky pro golfer Shooter McGavin, respectively.
The film includes a ton of pro golfers making cameos as well, including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Keegan Bradley, Rickie Fowler, Tony Finau, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth and Will Zalatoris from the PGA Tour, as well as Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka from LIV Golf and Nelly Korda and Charley Hull from the LPGA.
Legends of the game make appearances, too, such as Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, John Daly and Nancy Lopez.
When asked, McDonald said he loved meeting many of the players, but one two-time Masters champ stood out.
"He's a good man, Bubba Watson. I have known a few of these golf legends and legends-in-training," McDonald said. "But seeing them one-on-one, it's like: 'Oh, my God, that's Rory McIlroy. That's Bryson DeChambeau. That's Scottie Scheffler.' It was mind-blowing for me. And I came in on my days off just to hang out with them."
