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New 'Happy Gilmore 2' trailer awkwardly shows Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, JT

Cameo-palooza continues for Adam Sandler's high anticipated sequel to his comedy classic. But with so many stars, will it be any good?
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Carl Weathers and Adam Sandler in 1996's "Happy Gilmore"
Carl Weathers and Adam Sandler in 1996's "Happy Gilmore" | IMAGO / Capital Pictures

"It's all in the hips."

A classic line from the original "Happy Gilmore" that's a must-see movie for any golf or Adam Sandler fan. With more and more details being released from the tight-lipped set, one thing is the biggest concern - are there too many hip-names involved?

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Carl Weathers, Adam Sandler
Carl Weathers and Adam Sandler in 1996's "Happy Gilmore" | IMAGO / Capital Pictures

Yes, a terrible dad pun, but you get the point. Now with the latest tease from Netflix, the cameo-palooza of professional golfers joining Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce, and many more unnamed stars shows why it's so alarming. Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, and Justin Thomas are all touted in the behind-the-scenes glimpse.

No offense to Will Zalatoris, but not sure anyone is rushing to watch the sequel because of him, unless of course you understandably mistake him for one of Happy's caddie's from the original. Zalatoris hilariously embraces it, having “Mr. Gilmore, I’m your caddie” inscribed on one of his clubs. So as long as that's recognized, we'll forgive Sandler.

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"Obviously this is a completely different experience for me," McIlroy says in the trailer. "But I can't believe I'm a part of it."

Colin Morikawa, Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley, Jordan Spieth, and others are also in the short trailer, and everyone looks like they're having a blast. Having so many non-actors forced into a movie, especially a comedy, is usually a recipe for disaster. Not to mention "Happy Gilmore" is so beloved by an entire generation.

There is also a cringe-worthy moment between Ben Stiller, reprising his role as the mean nursing home orderly Hal (although he might have a new nefarious job in HG2), and JT talking about the PGA's wannabe "Drive to Survive," "Full Swing." Watch and enjoy the awkwardness.

Hopefully the final product will make it all sing. As long as we have Shooter McGavin, an iconic villain played so brilliantly by Christopher McDonald, we always have a chance.

Play it as it lies.

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MATTHEW GRAHAM

Matthew Graham has over 20 years of media experience and oversees The Athlete Lifestyle On SI. He has had previous leadership roles at NBC Sports, Yahoo, and USA TODAY, where he co-founded For The Win (named Best Mobile Site by Digiday). He has also written for ESPN, Cosmopolitan, US Weekly, People, E! Online, and FHM, covering major sports and entertainment events like the Oscars, the Golden Globes, NBA Finals, Super Bowl, and winning the Yahoo Superstar Award for coverage of the Olympics.

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