Trivia: NHL star Vincent Lecavalier appears as an extra in the scene where Happy tries out for the hockey team. He can be seen near the end of the scene towards the right of the group of players that have just made the team. At the time of filming Lecavalier would have been 15 or 16.
(more) Goofs: Errors in geography: The flag in the background in the office at the Portland, Oregon, Open is a Washington State flag.
(more) Quotes: Virginia: [
stopping Happy from fighting Shooter] Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey! You want to beat him? Beat him on the course.
Happy Gilmore: That's right, I'm gonna beat your ass on the course!
Shooter McGavin: Yeah, right. And Grizzly Adams had a beard.
Lee Trevino: Grizzly Adams *did* have a beard.
(more) Awards: 1 win & 3 nominations
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