Funny golf movies

Since the debut of Happy Gilmore 2 on July 25th, I have been thinking about all the golf movies I have seen over the years. I tend to like comedies more than dramatic movies, but I also enjoy the history and great scenery of the game.

Golf is one of the most popular games that people can play and enjoy. I think that is why we like to watch golf movies. We can relate to golf, especially the comedies. Also, most of us enjoy a good laugh.

Here are some of my favorite comedy golf movies that I think you would enjoy:

• Caddy Shack (1980) – My favorite golf movie. The story revolves around a caddie, vying for a golf scholarship, who becomes involved in a feud between Country Club founders and a rich guest. One of the best parts in the movie involves the greenskeeper who uses extreme measures against an elusive gopher. The actors Rodney Dangerfield, Chevy Chase, Ted Knight and Bill Murray were some of the greatest comedians at that time.

• Tin Cup (1996) – Starring Kevin Costner, as Roy “Tin Cup” McAvoy, a down on his luck golf Pro, and Rene Russo as Molly, a clinical psychologist, and Cheech Marin is the caddie. Molly helps Roy to get back into playing golf again and qualifies for the U.S Open. He is tied for the lead coming to the 18th hole and the final hole becomes an unforgettable moment that cements his place in golf history.

• Happy Gilmore – (1996) – Stars Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore, Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin and several other stars. Happy Gilmore was an aspiring ice hockey player with a short temper and minimal hockey skills. He takes up golf to pay a debt his grandmother owes. He discovers that he can play golf using his unorthodox hockey slapshot. The plot is hysterical with Happy playing Shooter in the Tour championship.

• Happy Gilmore 2 – (2025) –Adam Sandler along with several actors from Happy Gilmore 1 return and features numerous cameos from the entertainment and golf world. Some of the entertainers include Bad Bunny, Eminem, Travis Kelce, and Sandler’s family. There were golf professionals from the past and present day. I enjoyed the scene with the professional golfers at the Champions Banquet, and Scotty Scheffler in jail. The plot is similar to Happy Gilmore 1 and it is pure, raunchy fun.

I you want to watch golf movies with great scenery and historical golf plots, I recommend some of the following:

• Dead Solid Perfect (1988)
• Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) most scenes filmed at Colleton River