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Ryder Cup golf star looks unrecognisable in new job as Adam Sandler’s body double in Happy Gilmore 2

A RYDER CUP star was unrecognisable as he took a new job as Adam Sandler’s body double in Happy Gilmore 2.

The iconic comedy had its sequel released on Netflix on Friday, and it featured many cameos from the world of golf.



A man in a Boston Bruins jersey and Timberland boots taking a selfie.
A Ryder Cup star was unrecognisable in Happy Gilmore 2

Ben Affleck as Adam Sandler's body double for Happy Gilmore 2.
He played Adam Sandler’s body double in the film

A man getting his hair styled for a movie.
He had to have his haircut

Behind-the-scenes image of a Ryder Cup golfer getting prepared as Adam Sandler's body double for Happy Gilmore 2.
And have makeup and a beard applied to his face

Golf stars such as John Daly, Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka, as well as influencer Paige Spirinac, all took up roles.

But one golfer was given the honour of being Sandler’s body double in order to show off Happy Gilmore’s perfect swing.

Former Ryder Cup Team USA star Hunter Mahan, 43, revealed that he was the chosen man.

He shared a post on Instagram showing his transformation into Happy.

The process saw him given facial hair and a haircut. He also had make-up and a new wardrobe to match Sandler’s character.

Mahan wrote: “When they called and said Happy Gilmore needs a golf swing double, I said say no more.

“Honoured to get to be a part of Happy Gilmore 2 and witness Adam Sandler’s comedic genius come to life firsthand!

“Here’s a little behind-the-scenes look of my transformation into Happy – shoutout to the hair and makeup team, that crew is incredible and so hard working!

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“And some fun from set.

“Such an awesome experience and capped it off by bringing my daughter Zoe to the premiere earlier this week.”

The video ended with him showing off the familiar walk-up swing of the beloved movie character.

Fans loved seeing the reveal on social media as they flooded the comment section.

One posted: “Man this is so badass.”

A second wrote: “This is awesome! Great stuff.”



Hunter Mahan of the United States taking a golf shot.
The golfer was of course Hunter Mahan

A golfer taking a swing on a golf course.
He was used to show Happy Gilmore’s iconic swing in the film

Adam Sandler and his daughter at the premiere of Happy Gilmore 2.
Mahan took his daughter Zoe to the premiere of the film

Hunter Mahan chipping during the 2014 Ryder Cup.
He was a member of the US Team for the Ryder Cup

A third commented: “This is so cool Hunter.”

A fourth said: “I was just thinking why is his swing actually good in the movie.”

Another added: “I’ve seen enough. Induct Hunter in the Hall of Fame now.”