Paige Spiranac's True Feelings About Landing a Role in Adam Sandler's 'Happy Gilmore 2'

Paige Spiranac's True Feelings About Landing a Role in Adam Sandler's 'Happy Gilmore 2' originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Golf influencer and former pro Paige Spiranac is celebrating a big moment in her career, landing a cameo in “Happy Gilmore 2,” the much-anticipated Netflix sequel to Adam Sandler’s golf comedy classic.

Spiranac couldn’t hide her excitement when the film premiered on Friday. She took to Instagram Stories to share behind-the-scenes photo, captioning one image, “‘Happy Gilmore 2’ is now out! What an honor to be in the movie!”

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“Coolest experience of my life!” she wrote in another post.

The 32-year-old former NCAA golfer stunned fans with her premiere look as well. Wearing a bold, deep red dress with sheer detailing and red heels, she posted a photo from the event.

“Love walking the green carpet for the premiere!” she captioned her Instagram Story.

In the movie, Spiranac plays a sporting-goods store employee who gets a front-row seat to Happy Gilmore’s legendary return swing. In a memorable scene, Sandler’s character smashes a ball through a screen and the wall — shocking everyone, including Spiranac’s character, who bursts into laughter as the crowd cheers.

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This brief but fun appearance marks a new milestone for Spiranac, who has transitioned from professional golf to media stardom. After college golf stints at the University of Arizona and San Diego State, she turned to modeling, social media and sports commentary. She’s since built a large following online, known for her golf tutorials, hot takes and campaigns around women’s sportswear standards.

Paige Spiranac watches her teammates putt on the No. 6 green during the 2023 Kaulig Companies Championship Pro-Am.Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK

Spiranac’s role in “Happy Gilmore 2” adds her to a celebrity-packed cast that includes Travis Kelce, Bad Bunny, Becky Lynch, Post Malone and even Eminem. The film also features cameos from big names in golf, such as Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka.

While her screen time is short, her reaction to being part of the film says it all. For someone who has combined golf with entertainment for years, this opportunity clearly meant more than just another post.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 26, 2025, where it first appeared.