Adam Sandler left no stone unturned to revive his titular role in Happy Gilmore 2. From Hollywood A-listers and music icons to sports stars and golf influencers, the Kyle Newacheck-directed affair was a star-studded affair. Among them, one name in particular that stole the spotlight with her cameo was Paige Spiranac. Now, six weeks after its release, the golf influencer has revealed why her scenes were cut.

While golfing, Garrett Clark and Paige Spiranac drifted into a chat beyond birdies and bogeys. The YouTube creator asked Paige about her cameo in the new Happy Gilmore, sparking a story fans never expected. Paige explained she played “Wendy,” a Dick’s Sporting Goods employee in full uniform. She even filmed alongside Adam Sandler during his iconic swing. However, when the movie was released on Netflix on July 25, her dialogue vanished, leaving Paige amused as she revealed the behind-the-scenes twist.

When Clark flipped the question to her appearance in Happy Gilmore 2, Paige admitted it was fun but brief. “Yeah, I didn’t have many lines. It was really easy. I just stood there with Adam Sandler doing the Happy Gilmore swing, which was awesome. So cool to see.” Then came the real tea.

Garrett teased her role, and Paige cracked up while setting it straight. “No, it was funny. I was a Dick’s employee. My name was Wendy, and I had to go and do the costume fitting. They kept trying to make it sexier, and Dick was like, ‘No, it needs to be the official uniform.’ So I was wearing slacks and a polo,” she told Clark. Not exactly the glamorous cameo fans imagined, but Paige loved laughing about it.

Finally, Garrett asked if she even spoke on screen. Paige shrugged and dropped the twist: “Yeah, I had, like, some lines, but they cut them all out.” So her Hollywood debut ended more silent than scripted—a blink-and-miss cameo with a story larger than the scene. In the end, Paige didn’t need lines to leave an impression. Fans love her unfiltered stories, golf takes, and cheeky humor—on or off the course. 

Paige was elated to have gotten the opportunity to work with one of her favorites, Adam Sandler. “It was incredible. I got to shoot my scene with Adam Sandler, and he did the iconic ‘Happy Gilmore’ swing right in front of me,” she said with excitement. “I had a line, and I was shaking—I was so nervous. But it was such a thrilling experience and a true honor. First, just being in the movie—it’s one of my all-time favorites. And second, getting to work with Adam Sandler,” she said a while back.

Golf has always had a quirky way of sneaking into Hollywood. Sometimes it’s a dramatic backdrop for underdog stories; other times it’s pure comedy gold. Happy Gilmore set the standard nearly 30 years ago, proving that a wild swing and some outrageous one-liners could turn golf into a cult classic. Since then, golf cameos have become a pop-culture tradition.

Legends like Jack Nicklaus and modern stars like Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth now pop up in Happy Gilmore 2. Even non-golf celebrities join the fun, with surprise cameos adding to the hype. Packed with pros, stars, and Sandler’s iconic swing, the sequel proves golf still has Hollywood magic.