Herlihy’s freshman roommate at New York University was a young comedian eager to launch his career: Adam Sandler. But he didn’t have any jokes. “He thought he was just going to go up there and be charming or something,” Herlihy told the Times Union.

The release of “ Happy Gilmore 2 ,” the Netflix sequel to the 1996 comedy hit, is just days away. While Hollywood hot shots might be sweating audience awareness polls or gauging social media chatter, Tim Herlihy — who co-wrote both films with star Adam Sandler — has a more pressing concern: catching up with yard work at his quiet Connecticut home.

Happy Gilmore is climbing the Netflix global charts and grabbing attention again, especially with its sequel about to drop. Right now, it’s sitting at number six on Netflix’s worldwide top ten movies list.

Happy Gilmore 2 sees Adam Sandler return in a heartfelt, hilarious sequel packed with nostalgia and star-studded cameos. As Happy seeks redemption and helps his daughter pursue her dreams, the film delivers laughs,

It feels like "Happy Gilmore's" 30th high-school reunion. But it also testifies to the timelessness of Sandler's Jerry-Lewis-meets-punk-rock rage.

When Happy Gilmore debuted in February 1996, Adam Sandler was a rebellious SNL alum mocking golf's elitism-a time when Tiger Woods hadn't yet turned pro and legends like Lee Trevin