HEADS UP: Spoilers inside so read at your own risk.
If you haven’t seen Happy Gilmore 2 yet… what are you waiting for?
It was golfers galore. Over 20 big-name pros made cameos—including John Daly, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler, and Nelly Korda. And we’re not talking one-liners. These were legit roles. For a moment, it felt like the Champions Dinner met the Tour Championship… inside a Netflix comedy.
They even brought in the legends:
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Jack Nicklaus, the 18-time major king
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Lee Trevino, back to shake his head at Happy’s nonsense
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Fred Couples, still smooth as ever
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Sir Nick Faldo, looking sharp (and yes—he wore SQAIRZ)
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Corey Pavin, Tony Finau, Rickie Fowler, Keegan Bradley, Bubba Watson, Brooks Koepka… the list keeps going
Frankly, there were more golfers than actors. And we loved it.
Could a Happy Gilmore Swing Actually Work?
Let’s talk mechanics. The original hockey-slap Happy Gilmore swing? Sure, it gave him distance. But in Happy Gilmore 2, when he dusted off the clubs again, things didn’t go as planned.
He whiffed his first tee shot. Confidence gone. Momentum lost. Traction? Nowhere to be found.
And yeah, he was wearing boots again. Timberlands.
Eventually, he found a rhythm. But when the pressure ramped up—facing off against his former caddy, Will Zalatoris (who, let’s be honest, kind of steals the show)—you could see it. He was off-balance. A little tight. Hesitant.
Here’s the thing: If Happy had been wearing SQAIRZ? That swing would’ve looked like pure gold.
Why? Because distance isn’t just about shoulder turn or some sci-fi torso surgery (which, yes, is a joke in the movie). It starts at the ground. Real ground force comes from your feet. You need stability. You need traction. You need to feel connected to the swing.
Shoes matter. A lot more than most golfers want to admit.
The Distance Debate (And What Stole the Show)
A lot of people think Scottie Scheffler stole the show—especially with that not-so-subtle nod to his police run-in. And yes, that line did have us laughing.
But for us? The real scene-stealer was the theme running beneath it all: how far can you really hit the ball?
There were golfers dropping 400-yard drives like it was nothing. Even Shooter McGavin couldn’t believe it. He questioned:
“It’s the shoes. It has to be the shoes.”
Close, Shooter. It was surgery. But he was onto something. Because the idea’s right—you want more distance? Start with your feet.
And that final hole with the floating green? The perfect stage to prove why balance matters. One slip and you’re done—SQAIRZ would’ve kept him grounded.
Bridging Tradition and Performance (Without Blisters)
What made Happy Gilmore 2 fun wasn’t just the cameos, it was the nods to golf tradition. Seeing the legends at that Champions Dinner table reminded us how far the game’s come.
We try to honor that, too.
Old-school spikes gave you traction, sure—but they were brutal to walk in. On the other hand, spikeless shoes? Easy on your feet, but you’re giving up power where it counts. That’s why we built our Smart Traction™ system with over 290 points of ground contact—so you get the best of both worlds: traction like a spiked shoe, comfort like a sneaker.
Final Thoughts: Hate It or Love It… You Watched It
Listen, if you walked away from Happy Gilmore 2 disappointed, that’s like being mad your gas station lunch wasn’t a five-star filet. It never pretended to be something it wasn’t.
It was cheeky. Loud. Fun. A bit ridiculous. And at times? Pretty damn relatable.
Especially if you’ve ever lost your footing mid-swing.
So go watch it. And when you do, picture how different that ending would’ve looked if Happy laced up a pair of SQAIRZ. His swing? Still wild. But balanced. Grounded. And probably 20 yards longer.
Because when it comes to distance?
It’s not always about how hard you swing.
It’s where and what you’re standing on when you do.