Editor’s Note: This story includes spoilers of Happy Gilmore 2, which came out on Netflix on July 25.

If you’re a millennial golfer like me, you probably grew up watching Happy Gilmore.

On the list of quotable golf movies, Happy Gilmore trails only Caddyshack. It’s the kind of movie that aged well enough to where my friends and I would throw it on randomly—even decades after its 1996 release.

One of the reasons it gained such traction was that Happy Gilmore did not try to simulate golf in any real sense. It’s so far beyond unrealistic that it crosses well into the absurd.

Like many Adam Sandler movies, it’s juvenile and the plot is teeming with holes. You aren’t watching for the plot or cinematography. It’s a time to turn your brain off and laugh at the ridiculousness of the proceedings.

We found another popular golf question making the rounds on Reddit: Why is golf so hard? Is it the swing? The mental game? The chaos of trying to hit a perfect shot on imperfect ground? Hundreds of golfers weighed in with their takes. Some were funny, some brutally honest, and many painfully relatable. Below, we’ve pulled together the most common reasons people say golf is so difficult. What did they miss?

What Reddit had to say about why golf is so hard

The mental game breaks you

Golf is not just about trying not to hit bad shots. The bad shots are coming. It’s how you handle them and what it does to your mindset. Redditors pointed out that most players turn one bad swing into a disaster hole or a disaster round.

Bad practice habits (Or no practice at all)

One of the biggest issues that makes golf so challenging is that the average golfer doesn’t practice regularly. When they do, they practice the wrong things. Players hit 40 drives and call that a practice session instead of adding pressure and creating realistic on-course conditions.

One comment was:

“They hit 15 range balls, then shove down a hot dog and a beer at the turn, and wonder why they’re not breaking 90.”

It was a strong month for Bryson DeChambeau and Grant Horvat. DeChambeau grabbed multiple spots with course record attempts and challenges while Horvat stayed busy with collabs, scrambles and a few standout moments of his own.

We also saw gm_golf crack the top 10 for the first time this year. Here is July’s list of the top 10 most-watched YouTube videos.

1. Can I Break 50 With Adam Sandler?

Channel: Bryson DeChambeau
Views: 5.3 million

There’s been a lot of talk about Bryson DeChambeau this month. There have been a few viral videos of him on the golf course. Love him or hate him, DeChambeau knows how to find the viewers, and his breaking 50 video with Adam Sandler is one of the most successful yet. If you’re a Happy Gilmore fan, add this one to your must-watch videos.

2. Can We Beat Bryson And Garret In A Golf Match?

Channel: Grant Horvat Golf
Views: 3.2 million

Charlie Woods remained in the hunt for one of two automatic qualifying spots for the U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team after shooting a 5-under 66 at the Junior PGA Championship Thursday. He's tied for second overall.

Joel Dahmen started his long-shot bid to make the PGA Tour postseason by closing with three straight birdies for a 9-under 61 on Thursday to match his career best and give him a one-shot lead over Alex Noren in the Wyndham Championship.

Joel Dahmen shot his best round of the year. After, he opened up about the caddie breakup that stunned the golf world.

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Rio Takeda overcame a double bogey at the turn with four birdies over her final seven holes Thursday for a 5-under 67 to share the lead with Eri Okayama in a Women's British Open that featured a Japanese surge and a mixed day for Lottie Woad.

"Happy Gilmore 2" was loaded with pro golfers and celebrities, although one of them seemed to steal the show more than others.

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Golf, often referred to as the gentleman's game, has a rich history filled with iconic tournaments and the coveted trophies that represent victory and excellence. These trophies are more than just awards; they are symbols of enduring legacy, incredible skill, and unforgettable moments in the sport. Each trophy tells a story of triumph, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of perfection.

The Claret Jug (The Open Championship)

The Claret Jug, officially known as the Golf Champion Trophy, is awarded to the winner of The Open Championship, one of the four major championships in professional golf. Its distinctive claret wine jug design makes it instantly recognizable. First presented in 1873, it replaced the original Challenge Belt.

History and Significance

The Claret Jug embodies the spirit of traditional links golf and the oldest major championship. Winning this trophy signifies a golfer's mastery over the challenging conditions of the Open courses and places them in an elite club of champions.

The Masters Green Jacket (Masters Tournament)

While not a traditional trophy, the Green Jacket awarded to the winner of the Masters Tournament is arguably the most iconic symbol of victory in golf. It signifies membership in the exclusive Augusta National Golf Club and is presented to the champion each year.

Tradition and Prestige

The tradition of the Green Jacket began in 1937, with members of Augusta National wearing them so patrons could easily identify them. The winner of the Masters gets to keep the jacket for one year and must return it to Augusta National before the next tournament.

A three-day smorgasbord of golf and entertainment, the event shatters pro-am conventions in an idyllic coastal retreat in Mexico.

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Full 2025 Wyndham Championship tee times for Friday's second round in N.C., featuring Jordan Spieth, Adam Scott and more.

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This exclusive collaboration between Accra Shafts and Dormie Workshop only features 153 sets worldwide—grab yours today before they're gone.

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Tom Brady heard Scottie Scheffler's questions about purpose at the Open. On Wednesday, he delivered some answers.

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With a constellation of world-class layouts, Wales offers all the charms and challenge of golf in Scotland and Ireland. Without the crowds.

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Jordan Spieth is on the "outside looking in" for the 2025 Ryder Cup, but he's sees a path to make the U.S. team in the FedEx Cup Playoffs.

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Rory McIlroy and Charley Hull see golf losing something essential to its existence. They're right, but what the game is losing is also their gift.

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Evnroll has added three new zero-torque putters to their ZERO putter line. Two of them are new zero-torque versions of their popular Neo Classics ER5 Hatchback model. The third addition is a center-shafted version of the Z1 zero-torque mallet released last summer.

Naturally, the new zero-torque ZERO models are packed with Evnroll’s assistive technologies such as their distance and dispersal correcting SweetFace grooves.

One might think that the release of only three new models is not that significant. I can see where that thought comes from but, in this case, that is incorrect.

With full confidence, I believe two of these putters are Evnroll’s best zero-torque putters to date.

Evnroll’s ZERO-torque build history

Evnroll was an early zero-torque adopter. Their ERZ mallet debuted back in 2022, touting a “Face Forward” design scheme. “Face Forward” was how Evnroll described the behavior of this new zero-torque design.

When new drivers hit the shelves, most professional golfers upgrade. But not everyone on the PGA Tour follows that script. Just ask Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler … and Sam Burns. These players have remained loyal to their trusted models long after new ones became available.

In Burns’s case, it’s especially notable. While he’s quietly putting together a strong 2025 season, he’s still gaming the same driver he’s had in the bag for nearly two years.

A strong 2025 without a new driver

Burns has had a consistent year. Through 21 events, he’s made 18 cuts, posted 10 top-25 finishes and earned more than $4.5 million.

His most notable performance was a runner-up at the RBC Canadian Open, highlighted by a final-round 62.

Statistically, his success is largely thanks to his putter. He ranks second in Strokes Gained putting and 15th in putts per round.

When it comes to legendary sports moments in movies, you’d be rivaled to find one more famously imitated than the Happy Gilmore golf swing. The swing—originally made famous by Adam Sandler’s character, Happy Gilmore—goes against all golf fundamentals and techniques, which is part of its appeal. Chances are good that you’ve not only seen someone trying to replicate the swing on a course or at a range, but you’ve likely tried to mimic it yourself.

That swing, along with countless quotable lines from the original 1996 movie, like “Just tap it in. Give it a little tappy, tap, tap, taparoo”; “Why don’t you just go home? That’s your home! Are you too good for your home?”; “It’s all in the hips”; “Somebody’s closer”; and “Happy learned how to putt…uh oh!”—all of which are incredibly relatable for anyone who plays golf—are among the many reasons why Happy Gilmore has become such an iconic movie. The film features ex-hockey player, Happy Gilmore, who, despite being basically the antithesis of a golfer, discovers he’s quite good at the sport. When Happy finds out his grandmother is losing her home, to get enough money to buy it back for her, Happy enters a golf tournament, and the chaos that ensues is comedic beauty. 

That’s why, when it was announced in May 2024 that Netflix would be releasing Happy Gilmore 2 in 2025, the news was big! Golf and comedy fans alike were excited to see this story come to life for a second time. And as more information came out about the movie, it was revealed that the sequel would feature a handful of current professional golfers, including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Jordan Speith, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa and many, many more.

Credit: U.S. Bank

“It’s pretty surreal,” says Morikawa. “To be a part of this second movie is something that I never would have thought about, and it’s, you know— what an honor! Twenty years down the road, you’re going to be able to tell the kids you have a cool part of this iconic thing.” We have news for you, Collin— if the prequel achieves the same level of fame as the first film, it’s likely that you won’t even have to explain to your kids—they’ll already know!

Filming the movie: Happy Gilmore 2

The plot of the second movie: life after Happy won the tour championship. Plauged by heartache and tough times, Happy tries to come out of retirement to help provide for his family.  

Introduction

Shot Scope has introduced the Pro X rangefinder, designed to deliver fast, accurate and reliable yardages in a feature-rich package. It integrates adaptive slope technology, target-lock vibration, an 800-yard range and a built-in cart magnet – all at a competitive price point against premium brands.

Three testers, No3PuttLaLa, jsmongeon, and secondtim45, evaluated the Shot Scope Pro X extensively on the course and at the range. This review explores their insights, covering first impressions, usability, accuracy and real-world reliability to determine if the Pro X earns a place in their bags.

Key highlights from testers

Performance summary

Testers reported:

Quick target acquisition with accurate yardages
Useful slope function, though slightly inconsistent at times
Strong cart magnet for convenient storage
Professional, premium unboxing experience

Key features

Adaptive slope technology for elevation-adjusted distances
Target-lock vibration for confirmation on pin acquisition
800-yard range with 6x magnification
Built-in cart magnet and customizable plate
Lightweight, ergonomic design with anti-slip grip

Overall impressions

All testers agreed the Shot Scope Pro X offers excellent value, intuitive usability and premium aesthetics, with minor areas for improvement in build refinements and slope accuracy consistency.

Tester insights: performance and impressions

First impressions and aesthetics

No3PuttLaLa

“The packaging was professional and did a good job showing off the primary features, like the adaptive slope tech and built-in cart magnet… Mine came with a MyGolfSpy-themed plate, which was a nice surprise and made it feel like something special.”