World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler is set to make an unexpected Hollywood appearance, revisiting one of the most bizarre moments of his career in the upcoming Happy Gilmore sequel. The film, which brings back Adam Sandler as the iconic hockey-player-turned-golfer, will feature a tongue-in-cheek nod to Scheffler’s infamous arrest earlier this year.
In May, Scheffler was detained outside Valhalla Golf Club during the PGA Championship, an incident that quickly made international headlines. Authorities accused him of failing to follow traffic directions amid tournament congestion, though the charges were later dropped. The incident sparked a wave of online memes and became one of the most talked-about sports stories of the year.
The Happy Gilmore sequel leans into this pop culture moment, with Scheffler reportedly playing himself in a cameo that recreates a fictionalized version of the arrest—this time with comedic exaggeration. According to early production details, the scene features Gilmore coming to Scheffler’s defense, delivering the kind of outrageous heroics that only the beloved character could provide.
For Scheffler, who has often been described as humble and reserved, the decision to embrace such a controversial episode of his life in a comedic film is surprising but shows his willingness to laugh at himself.
Fans of both golf and comedy are eagerly awaiting the film’s release, curious to see how far the sequel will push boundaries while honoring the original’s over-the-top spirit. And for Scheffler, this cameo might mark an unexpected, lighthearted twist in a year that started with headlines he likely never imagined.
