Remember that one unhinged golf movie that made us all believe you could punch a golf ball into the hole with raw anger? Yeah, that’s Happy Gilmore. This Happy Gilmore drinking game is designed to channel your inner Shooter McGavin (but, you know, with more charm and less pretension). So grab a cold one and let’s “tap it in.”
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Netflix Happy Gilmore 2 Drinking Game
Release date: July 25, 2025
Streaming on: Netflix (Try more fun Netflix drinking games)
Starring: Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller, Christopher McDonald, Bad Bunny, and a golf cart full of celebrity cameos (Eminem? Yes. Post Malone? Absolutely.)
It’s been nearly 30 years since Happy Gilmore fist-pumped his way through the PGA Tour, fought Bob Barker, and saved his grandma’s house. Now he’s back in Happy Gilmore 2, older, wiser (sort of), and still swinging for the fences—with a new generation of chaos, celebrity cameos, and golf-fueled glory.
And what better way to celebrate the sequel to a cult classic than with a drinking game? Gather your rowdiest friends, pour something dangerously fun into your novelty golf mugs, and prepare for a cinematic round of golf that could wreck your liver faster than Happy wrecks another clubhouse.
Drinking Game Rules for Happy Gilmore 2
Choose your level of commitment:
⛳ Par for the Course = Casual sipping
🏌️ Happy Mode = High-risk hydration
🔥 Shooter’s Challenge = Drink like you’re trying to forget you lost to Happy—twice
Take a Sip When…
- A flashback begins
- A character appears de-aged
- Anyone says “Shooter”
- A golf ball hits someone/something weird
- Happy mentions hockey (past or present)
- There’s a ‘90s-style montage or music cue
- A celebrity cameo makes you double-take (e.g. Bad Bunny in plaid pants)
Take two Sips When…
- Happy punches someone (still his thing)
- Chubbs appears—ghost, flashback, hallucination, or hologram
- There’s a full-on ‘90s wardrobe moment (Julie Bowen confirmed this!)
- A flashback perfectly mirrors a scene from the original film
- A de-aged character says a classic line
- A golf club gets broken in anger (classic Happy)
Finish Your Drink If…
- Bob Barker appears (flashback, dream, whatever—just chug)
- The alligator returns or is mentioned
- Happy and Shooter finally team up… or throw down again
- Grandma has a wild moment (like winning money or roasting a pro golfer)
- Happy wins a tournament in present-day, proving he’s still got it
Choose your rules wisely. They can sneak up on you like a rogue putter.
Add-On Rules for Hardcore Fans (Sandler Marathon Mode)
So you’re not done after Happy Gilmore, huh? Respect.
Stack your game with rules from other Sandler classics:
- Billy Madison: Drink every time he says something incoherent.
- Big Daddy: Chug whenever someone says “Frankenstein.”
- Waterboy: Hydrate (ironically) every time someone says “water.”
Just be warned: a full Sandler marathon might require electrolytes, carbs, and maybe a priest.
Drunk Golf Challenges Between Scenes
Sure, drinking to movie cues is fun. But if you really want to spice things up and get your body involved (while coordination still exists), add these drunk golf mini-games between scenes or every 20 minutes.
1. Putt-Off Showdown
Set up a solo cup on the floor and take turns putting ping-pong balls or bottle caps into it from across the room.
Rules:
- Make the shot = assign a drink
- Miss = take a sip
- Knock over the cup = finish your drink and rebuild the “course”
2. Blindfolded Club Swing
Use a plastic golf club, broom, or even a pool noodle.
Rules:
- Take a “swing” blindfolded
- Everyone votes if it looked like a real golf swing or a drunken flail
- Loser drinks while someone yells “You’re gonna die, clown!”
3. Golf Trivia – Drink or Think
Come up with Happy Gilmore-themed trivia questions:
- What’s Happy’s grandma’s name?
- Who plays the evil nursing home attendant?
- What club does Happy use to sink a putt in the final round?
Rules:
- Get it right = everyone else drinks
- Get it wrong = you drink twice and sit in the “penalty box” (the floor)
4. The Tee-Off Toast
Each round, one person delivers a cheesy “pre-shot” toast like they’re a motivational golf coach.
Rules:
- Everyone drinks if the toast is actually inspiring
- Everyone laughs if it’s not, and the speaker drinks for failing humanity
5. Swing & Spin
Spin around five times, then try to sink a bottle cap into a cup. Spoiler alert: You won’t. But it’ll be hilarious.
These challenges break up the sitting and sipping cycle, turn the room into a chaotic mini-golf course, and guarantee that someone will try to swing a beer can like a 9-iron by the end of the night.
Themed Drinks to Elevate Your Game
To make things extra ridiculous, pair your game with themed beverages that hit like a 400-yard drive.
Shooter’s Shot (Whiskey)
Bold, annoying, and a little pretentious. Just like Shooter himself. One ounce of straight whiskey—served with a smug look.
Grandma’s Tea (Vodka + Iced Tea)
Sweet and sneaky. Mix equal parts sweet tea and vodka. Bonus points if you drink it in a floral mug.
The Caddy Cooler (Light Beer + Lemonade)
Refreshingly chill and impossible to mess up—kind of like Happy’s clueless caddy.
Get creative. Just don’t turn this into a drinking science experiment. Save that for Billy Madison.
Happy Gilmore Costume Ideas for Themed Movie Nights
If you’re going to play the Happy Gilmore drinking game, you might as well look like you stepped out of the movie set (minus the 90s film grain and Adam Sandler’s hairline). Costumes crank up the party vibe and turn your casual movie night into a themed bash that’ll be talked about long after the hangover wears off.
Here’s who you could become:
Happy Gilmore (a.k.a. Angry Hockey Golfer)
What you need:
- Boston Bruins jersey or a flannel shirt with athletic shorts
- A hockey stick or plastic golf club
- Fingerless gloves and a bad attitude
- Optional: Yell “just tap it in!” at inanimate objects
Shooter McGavin (a.k.a. Golf Course Villain Extraordinaire)
What you need:
- Polo shirt tucked into khakis
- Sunglasses indoors
- Smug grin and a constant air of superiority
- Bonus points if you do the finger guns and say, “Shooter!”
Grandma Gilmore
What you need:
- Floral nightgown or house robe
- Glasses on a chain
- Stuffed animal or knitting needles
- Tell everyone they’re sweet boys and girls, even when they’re 3 shots deep
Chubbs Peterson
What you need:
- Plaid shirt and slacks
- Fake wooden hand or glove with duct tape
- A plastic alligator or gator print socks
- Teach golf while clearly suppressing rage
Bonus: The Caddy
What you need:
- Super oversized shirt
- Carry everyone’s drinks like they’re clubs
- Only speak in shrugs and confused glances
Even if only one person dresses up, it’ll give the whole room a reason to laugh and snap a few wildly blurry photos for the group chat.
Mini Games to Keep Your Swing (and Buzz) Going
Costumes? Check. Drinks? Flowing. But if you really want to turn your Happy Gilmore movie night into a full-blown comedy golf circus, you need games. These aren’t your grandma’s board games (unless she’s dressed as Grandma Gilmore and holding a flask). We’re talking interactive, slightly chaotic, and 100% on-theme fun that’ll have everyone yelling, laughing, and probably spilling something. Let’s tee up some shenanigans!
1. Tap-In Challenge (a.k.a. The Putt-Putt Power Hour)
What you need:
- A plastic golf club or hockey stick
- Ping pong balls or mini golf balls
- Red Solo cups (arranged in a triangle or line like beer pong)
How to play:
Each player takes a turn trying to “just tap it in” from across the room.
- If they make it, they assign someone a drink.
- If they miss, they drink.
- If they yell “TAP IT IN!” too aggressively and knock something over, finish your drink and apologize to Grandma Gilmore.
Bonus Rule: Put on a blindfold for a “Shooter-style” arrogant trick shot round. If you make it blind, everyone else drinks.
2. Chubbs’ Hand-Off
What you need:
- A fake wooden hand, rubber glove, or anything silly you can pass around
- A timer or playlist
How to play:
This is musical chairs meets hot potato—Chubbs style. Play music (bonus points if it’s 70s soul or “Tuesday’s Gone”) and pass around the “wooden hand.” When the music stops:
- The person holding the hand must:
- Reenact Chubbs’ death scene (bonus for fake gator screams)
- Then take a shot or drink
- Everyone else yells, “IT’S ALL IN THE HIPS!” and takes a small sip
Twist: If someone drops the hand? Instant penalty—spin around three times and try to make a tap-in putt. Miss it? Drink twice. Make it? You’re redeemed. No drinks.
Final Thoughts: Tap It In… and Black Out (Responsibly)
There you have it—The Ultimate Happy Gilmore Drinking Game Experience, complete with rules, costumes, chaos, and the kind of golf you don’t need a tee time for (just tolerance and snacks). Whether you’re channeling Happy’s rage, Shooter’s smugness, or Chubbs’ ghostly golf wisdom, this night isn’t about who wins or loses. It’s about who yells “You’re gonna die, clown!” the loudest before knocking over the snack table with a hockey stick.
Just remember: drink responsibly, laugh uncontrollably, and if anyone ends up putting into a beer can from the top of the stairs—record it. That’s the kind of 90s movie magic we’re here for.
So throw on your Bruins jersey, pour yourself a Grandma’s Tea, and let the booze-fueled birdies begin. It’s all in the hips—and maybe in the liver, too