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He was supposed to play a golf villain, but he became a cultural legend | CNN

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October 24, 2026 • 11:00 AM
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Actor Christopher McDonald reflects on his iconic role as the arrogant golfer Shooter McGavin in “Happy Gilmore.” McDonald shares how he actually made his final putt on the fifth try after the crew started betting against him, and how playing the legendary golf villain sticks with him today.

He was supposed to play a golf villain, but he became a cultural legend | CNN

Actor Christopher McDonald reflects on his iconic role as the arrogant golfer Shooter McGavin in "Happy Gilmore." McDonald shares how he actually made his final putt on the fifth try after the crew started betting against him, and how playing the legendary golf villain sticks with him today.

Actor Christopher McDonald reflects on his iconic role as the arrogant golfer Shooter McGavin in "Happy Gilmore." McDonald shares how he actually made his final putt on the fifth try after the crew started betting against him, and how playing the legendary golf villain sticks with him today.

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