Will Zalatoris had a delightful weekend in Tennessee where he claimed his maiden PGA Tour victory. The golfer was congratulated and appreciated by everyone. One of them was the famous actor and comedian Adam Sandler, who commended Zalatoris on his win with a Happy Gilmore reference. The world of golf could not contain but react to his tweet with more humorous reactions.
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To take the lead in the FedEx Cup Championship, Will Zalatoris had to force and then survive a crazy three-hole playoff. He had the inside track to the playoff’s $18 million first-place prize thanks to his triumph in the first three championship playoff matches.
Zalatoris had finished in the second position in three majors over the past two years. Despite the choke-ups in the past, Will Zalatoris claimed the clubhouse lead after recording a 72-hole score of 15-under with a 10-foot par putt on Sunday at TPC Southwind in Memphis.
Adam Sandler congratulates “Happy” Will Zalatoris
Adam Sandler has been an avid sports fan, more importantly, a great sports athlete himself. He can be seen in several sports movies including the most recent one “Hustle”. However, Sandler once starred as a hockey player-turned-golfer in the classic film “Happy Gilmore”.
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Golf – The Masters – Augusta National Golf Club – Augusta, Georgia, U.S. – April 10, 2021 Will Zalatoris of the U.S. hits his approach to the 14th hole during the third round REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
The movie remains a classic among many golf fans. But the one thing most new golf fans recalled from the 1996 movie was the resemblance of Will Zalatoris to Gilmore’s first caddie, played by actor Jared Van Snellenberg.
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Sandler had previously mentioned the similarity between the golfer and the actor back on the final day of the 2021 Masters. Zalatoris was tied for second going into that tweet. But now the former SNL comedian took to Twitter to congratulate the 25-year-old golfer for his first PGA Tour win.
Congrats Will! I’m happy for you! Happy’s happy for you! Enjoy it all! pic.twitter.com/mlfRY2oYmr
— Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) August 15, 2022
He tweeted, “Congrats Will! I’m happy for you! Happy’s happy for you! Enjoy it all!” The golf fans shared their comical insights towards Adam Sandler’s tweet. Some brought back the memes of the classic movie while others suggested Sandler become the caddie of Zalatoris for next week’s BMW Championship.
Let’s take a look at the reactions of fans on Twitter:
Great win @WillZalatoris pic.twitter.com/r1ht2aBLL4
— DDKimmer (@DanielKimmerly) August 15, 2022
A long time coming. pic.twitter.com/k28VBXXIfa
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) August 15, 2022
Only problem is that trophy, doesn’t even have a goofy golf guy on top. Maybe they can change it at the trophy shop. Put a little hockey guy on there?
— d-rock (@drockstilly) August 15, 2022
If there's any way you could be his caddie next week it would break the internet. Even if it was just for the first hole. Congrats Willy!
— Come on Willy! (@BenHoyte) August 15, 2022
you know you are awesome when adam sandler is tweeting about your win. you do look like the caddy and owen wilson.
— Teresa (@tapgirl82) August 15, 2022
— Brett (@BrettR_11) August 15, 2022
I knew I watched Happy Gilmore for its historical accuracy!
— anonymous (@cybersecpro) August 15, 2022
How long you’ve been waiting for this tweet
— Lil Pidto (@LPidto) August 15, 2022
Would you caddie for Will? That would be awesome!
— DoghouseOakCliff (@CowboyMunchie) August 15, 2022
"MR Gilmore I'm your caddy!"
— Aden Redsky (@aredsky9) August 15, 2022
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