Happy Gilmore and Shooter McGavin are at it again! Twitter contest celebrates the film’s 25th anniversary

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Happy Gilmore – the protagonist of the 1990s hit movie of the same name, played by actor Adam Sandler – took his trusty driver off and took to Twitter with his signature run and swing.

The re-emergence of one of Sandler’s great characters is on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the film’s release, and he took the opportunity to bring his nemesis Shooter McGavin out of the shadows.

“25 years since I did this,” he announced. “I’m afraid!”

Shooter McGavin, Gilmore’s rival in the movie, played by Christopher McDonald, never got caught.

“It’s all about the short game,” he stated. “Ride for show, pit for dough!”

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Award-winning actor Ben Stiller, who played the nefarious nursing home owner who – very poorly – takes care of Gilmore’s grandmother, commented on Sandler’s video.

“That’s a lovely swing, Mr. Gilmore. Congratulations on your anniversary and for being such a loving grandson. I’m so glad I played a small part in caring for her during her ‘golden years’,” he said

The hit movie became a comedic reference point in pop culture when it was released in 1996, with both sports and movie fans celebrating its legacy.

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Even the PGA Tour got involved, with golf stars like Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and even singer Justin Timberlake taking part in a music video compilation enjoy the day.

“The golf legend lives on forever,” he said.

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