John Daly attends Netflix’s “Happy Gilmore 2” New York Premiere (Image: Getty)
Golf icon John Daly snagged the role of Happy Gilmore’s older brother in the much-anticipated sequel, Happy Gilmore 2, after forging an extraordinary and unorthodox career on the links.
At 59, Daly’s flair is unmistakable. A maverick through and through, Daly’s approach to golf, fashion, and lifestyle is as distinctive as his Hooters sponsorship—truly one-of-a-kind.
The two-time major champion’s life off the course mirrors the tumult of his game.
Despite the ups and downs, Daly’s colorful life has netted him a considerable fortune, supporting a history that includes four marriages and a current engagement to Anna Cladakis. The financial details of his significant involvement in Happy Gilmore 2 remain undisclosed.
Daly takes on a substantial part in the new Netflix original movie, set to release nearly three decades after the beloved first film.
John Daly alongside other cast members of Happy Gilmore 2 (Image: Getty)
“I’m kind of Happy’s brother. Hopefully, it’s coming out July 25th. I haven’t heard when the premiere is coming out,” Daly revealed on the Like a Farmer Podcast.
“But I had a blast. And Adam’s been a friend of mine for a long time. We just had a blast doing it. It’s funny, funny, funny. That’s all I’m going to say. It is awesome,” he expressed with enthusiasm.
“He’s amazing. He’s probably one of the best for-seeked actors right now. And he was more into this one. Maybe he produces a lot of his movies,” Daly speculated further.
“I’m not for sure. I didn’t ask him. We just to meet his family and see how his beautiful daughter’s grown up.
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Daly has been married four times and is engaged to Anna Cladakis (Image: Getty)
“It was really cool. But I don’t know how. My agent called me and says, ‘Hey, I think you’re going to be in Happy Gilmore 2.’ I go, ‘Really?’ And most of the time, it’d be like, ‘am I going to be on the range?'”
“Maybe 10 seconds? He goes, ‘No, you’re going to be his brother. You’re going to get him back to playing golf.’ So it’s supposed to come out July 25th on Netflix. So get ready.”
Who is John Daly?
Daly is a professional golfer renowned for his powerful drives, flashy style, and candid demeanor. The American has clinched two major championships and his off-the-green escapades, including gambling, drinking, and tumultuous relationships, have cemented his status as a cultural figure.
Despite a prosperous career with lucrative endorsements, he’s reported to be worth only $2 million in 2025. Daly has openly confessed to squandering between $50 million and $60 million throughout his life due to gambling.
His four divorces have also likely been costly affairs.
Is John Daly Married?
Daly, who got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Cladakis in 2014, has not yet walked down the aisle for the fifth time.