Actor Christopher McDonald recreates Happy Gilmore scene at WM Phoenix Open

Actor Christopher McDonald, who played Shooter McGavin in the 1996 comedy film Happy Gilmore, recreated his gold jacket scene from the movie as fans rushed to the 16th hole of the WM Phoenix Open in Scottsdale on Saturday.

SHOOTER MCGAVIN STEALS HAPPY GILMORE’S GOLD JACKET AT THE WM PHOENIX OPEN 16TH HOLE pic.twitter.com/c7whFNbiMj

— Netflix (@netflix) February 8, 2025

Remember at the end of Happy Gilmore where @ShooterMcGavin_ steals the jacket and is being chased by fans. They recreated that at the @WMPhoenixOpen as fans were running to the 16th hole 😂 @12News pic.twitter.com/hGD4fDqrMd

— Troy Lynch (@mrtroylynch) February 8, 2025

In the film, McGavin steals Adam Sandler character Happy Gilmore’s jacket and runs away after losing the Tour Championship in which McGavin is chased down by a mob of angry fans.

Fans reacted on X and got a kick out of McDonald recreating the scene.

Gold…pure gold…Shooter McGavin baby! https://t.co/fENjINihiQ

— JAY JANOWER (@JayJanower) February 8, 2025

This tournament is so unhinged🤣

— Jaeden (supervised) (@PlatniumEden) February 8, 2025

Please tell me they filmed this for Happy Gilmore 2 😂 😂 https://t.co/HIfuy0bbKe

— David (@Mr_NiceGuy_007) February 8, 2025

@ShooterMcGavin_ (Christopher McDonald) is a gem https://t.co/oahKckgUVp

— Dead Solid Perfect🎙️ (@Deadsolidp) February 8, 2025

McDonald and Sandler are currently filming the movie’s sequel “Happy Gilmore 2” which is set to be released this year on Netflix. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, along with golfers Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas and Will Zalatoris are set to make appearances in the film.

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