"Happy Gilmore" and the Cast Trivia Quiz

Answer: McGavin

Shooter McGavin was the villain in "Happy Gilmore". Shooter was an experienced golf champion and annoyed by Happy's antics on the golf course and how much the crowd loving his wild personality. Shooter McGavin was played by Christopher McDonald who also appeared as Darryl in "Thelma and Louise".

Answer: Julie Bowen

Virginia Venit was Happy Gilmore's love interest in the 1996 comedy. In one of the more memorable scenes, Virginia appears in lingerie in one of Happy's dreams holding a beer stein in her hand. Julie Bowen also starred as Claire Dunphy on the ABC TV series "Modern Family".

Answer: "The price is wrong."

While walking to one of the golf greens, "The Price Is Right" game show host Bob Barker tells Happy Gilmore he was probably a worse hockey player than a golfer. They got into a outrageous fight on the course and Barker beat Happy into a lake. After a roll down a hill together, Gilmore tells Barker the quote and knocks Barker out. But he wakes up and punches Happy again.

Answer: Frances Bay

Frances Bay made her acting debut at the age of 59 in the movie "Foul Play" starring Chevy Chase. Her career was based on playing the cute or creepy grandmother role in many films including "Blue Velvet", "Happy Gilmore", "Twin Peaks", and the finale of the TV series "Seinfeld" and "Happy Days".

Answer: Chubbs

In "Happy Gilmore", Carl Weathers played the role of Chubbs Peterson. After an alligator bit off Chubbs' hand, he became a golf instructor and helped Gilmore with his game. In "Rocky", Carl Weathers played the heavyweight boxing champion, Apollo Creed.

Answer: Boston Bruins

Despite growing up in New York City, Sandler is a huge Boston Bruins hockey fan. In 2025, Gilmore announced the Bruins first round draft pick at the NHL draft. Adam Sandler was born in New Hampshire and developed his love of the Boston Bruins as a kid. So it's only fitting that Happy Gilmore is sporting the Boston Bruins jersey in the film.

Answer: Mr. Lawson

Richard Keel was a towering seven foot two inch actor who grabbed your attention on the big screen. He was played the role of Jaws in the 1979 James Bond film "Moonraker". In "Happy Gilmore", he played the role of Mr. Lawson, a fan of Happy Gilmore's who intimidated Shooter on the course.

Answer: Lee Trevino

Lee Trevino was born in Dallas, Texas but held true to his family's Mexican roots. In "Happy Gilmore", Trevino added some authenticity to the golf themed film. When Happy had his outbursts on the course, Trevino would show his dismay by shaking his head as being out of golf's calm tradition. Trevino had the nicknames of "The Merry Mex" and "Super Mex" during his PGA Hall of Fame career.

Answer: True

Kevin Nealon was a co-star with Adam Sandler in "Happy Gilmore", but they were cast mates on the television show "Saturday Night Live". Nealon's role was Gary Potter, a fan who tried to pump up Happy with inspirational quotes. In a famous scene in the original film, Nealon does a silly dance using a golf club as a horse in the film.

Answer: Happy's caddy

Jared played the role of Happy's caddy in the film. He was nicknamed Blondie. The teen actor was only 16 while filming the role. He didn't appear in the "Happy Gilmore 2" sequel, as Jared has since become a psychiatry professor.