Stephen Curry promotes Happy Gilmore 2 with viral golf challenge, celebrates Adam Sandler’s iconic sequel

NBA superstar Stephen Curry is adding his signature charm and love for golf to Hollywood by helping promote the upcoming comedy sequel, Happy Gilmore 2. On social media, he recently shared his excitement for the film, the much-anticipated sequel to Adam Sandler’s 1996 golf comedy.

The Golden State Warriors star posted a fun video re-enacting one of the movie’s famous scenes. Fans of both basketball and the original film were thrilled to see the crossover.

Stephen Curry brings golf flair to Hollywood, promotes Happy Gilmore 2 with fun challenge and tribute to Adam Sandler

Stephen Curry was extremely satisfied when he returned to the golf course following the hamstring injury against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2025 playoffs. His comeback stage was the American Century Championship. Additionally, surprising everyone, the 37-year-old grabbed a hockey stick and attempted to insert the ball into the hole. His challenge was simple: “30 seconds. 10 feet. One Happy Gilmore 2 Hockey Stick Putter. Let’s see how many I can drop from 10 feet…”

Here, he referred to Happy Gilmore, a popular 1996 movie starring Adam Sandler. He created the challenge to promote Happy Gilmore 2, which will release on July 25. The NBA legend then requested the audience to see the film. This way Steph Curry returned the favor as Adam Sandler wore The Championship Mindset Curry 11s in pure gold to the 2025 Oscars.

They made a daring comeback during Oscars week after being dropped in January 2024. It was a nod to Stephen Curry's numerous championship runs.

Now, the NBA icon’s involvement in the promotion of the sequel is not surprising. He's long professed his affection for Happy Gilmore and even played celebrity golf tournaments, frequently dropping lines from the film. With Adam Sandler back as the charming, volatile golfer, the sequel has already caused a big splash. Although it's uncertain whether or not Stephen Curry will appear in the film, his promotional campaign is providing fans with hope. One thing is for sure: if Happy Gilmore 2 is half as energetic as its star-studded fan base, it's going to be a blockbuster.Also read: Amazon taps Dell Curry for NBA coverage amid buzz of potential LeBron James-Steph Curry team-up