The highly anticipated “Happy Gilmore” sequel has recently announced its primary shoot location at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. The club, located about 40 miles west of New York City, will serve as the primary filming site for most of the scenes in the movie. While the memo from the trustees of the club does not explicitly mention the film by name, it has been confirmed that the shoot is for the next installment of the 1996 cult classic golf comedy starring Adam Sandler. The sequel is being produced by Netflix, which recently conducted an open casting call for extras in Morristown, New Jersey.
Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club, originally opened in 1965 with 27 holes, has since expanded to include three regulation 18-hole courses – River, Meadow, and Forest. All three courses will be featured as settings in the movie, with the Meadow course undergoing more extensive alterations and filming. The club’s staff and management are working hard to accommodate the filming schedule, including rerouting holes and adjusting the course layout. Members of the club are being asked to endure a short period of disruption for the filming, which is expected to last four to five weeks with a total on-property time of approximately two months.
The memo from the trustees of Fiddler’s Elbow compares the filming of the movie to hosting a PGA or LPGA tour event, highlighting the pride and memories that members will have from being chosen as the filming location. Famous faces, including Adam Sandler and potentially some of the original cast members from the first “Happy Gilmore” movie, are expected to be on the property during filming. Netflix mandates that no photos or information can be shared on social media before the movie’s premiere, adding an air of mystery to the production.
While the plot of the “Happy Gilmore” sequel remains largely unknown, Adam Sandler has hinted that the film will pick up as an older golfer who is facing new challenges in his life. The movie will be released in 2025 to coincide with Fiddler’s Elbow’s 60th anniversary, with plans for a year-long celebration of events to commemorate the milestone. The trustees of the club have promised a special, complimentary blow-out party for members to watch the premiere of the movie, ensuring that the shared experience will be something to be proud of for years to come.
Overall, the news of the “Happy Gilmore” sequel choosing Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club as its primary shoot location has generated excitement among fans of the original movie and members of the club. With filming set to begin in early October and a star-studded cast expected to grace the property, anticipation for the release of the sequel in 2025 continues to grow. The unique opportunity for the club to be featured in a major motion picture highlights the prestige and reputation of Fiddler’s Elbow as a premier golfing destination in New Jersey.
