1996-02-16
7
92 min
sports loss of loved one golf taxes class differences prize money driving range rich snob anger issues old-age home boy meets girl loss of home grandmother grandson relationship winner takes all hockey player child raised by grandmother putting golf tournament sports comedy grandma-grandson relationship repossessed home
Failed hockey player-turned-golf whiz Happy Gilmore — whose unconventional approach and antics on the green courts the ire of rival Shooter McGavin — is determined to win a PGA tournament so he can save his granny's house with the prize money. Meanwhile, an attractive tour publicist tries to soften Happy's image.