John Daly is playing Happy Gilmore’s brother in Netflix’s ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ despite only being worth $2 Million
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John Daly is playing Happy Gilmore’s brother in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2 — but the real shocker? Despite a decades-long career filled with major wins and high-profile sponsorships, Daly’s net worth in 2025 is reportedly just $2 million.

Once one of golf’s most marketable (and unpredictable) stars, the 59-year-old two-time major champion has made headlines as much for his off-the-course lifestyle as for his powerful drives. Daly’s known for doing things his own way — from his iconic Hooters sponsorship to gambling, drinking, and even performing country music. But that rockstar reputation has come with a hefty price tag.

Over the years, Daly has openly admitted to losing between $50 million and $60 million through gambling alone. Add in four divorces and a fifth engagement — to longtime partner Anna Cladakis — and it’s easy to see how the money has vanished.

Now, Daly is heading to Netflix, taking on a prominent role in Happy Gilmore 2, nearly 30 years after the original Adam Sandler cult classic first hit theaters.

“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 continued. “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. I’m not for sure. I didn’t ask him. We just [got] to meet his family and see how his beautiful daughter’s grown up. It was really cool.”

The casting came as a surprise even to Daly himself. “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.”

While it’s unclear how much Daly will earn from his role in the film, one thing is certain — even if his bank account isn’t what it used to be, his legacy (and personality) are bigger than ever.

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