McDonald is best known for playing the villainous professional golfer Shooter McGavin in the 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore. [3]

Trained by legendary acting teacher Stella Adler and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, McDonald was singled out by the New York Times as one of the most prolific actors in Hollywood. He has performed in over 100 films over more than four decades.

Shooter McGavin is the main antagonist of the 1996 comedy movie Happy Gilmore and will return in its upcoming sequel Happy Gilmore 2. He is a talented but incredibly arrogant sportsman who delights in winning lots of money and praise while firing his …

Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin, an arrogant star golfer who despises Happy's lack of etiquette and the main antagonist of the film. Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit, the pro golf tour public relations director who becomes Happy's romantic interest.

[Shooter McGavin has just hit the ball on Mr. Larson's foot] Mr. Larson : That's two thus far, Shooter. Shooter McGavin : Oh, you can count. Good for you.

Feb 5, 2025 · He was engaged in his pre-tournament Q&A ahead of the 2025 WM Phoenix Open when another famous face crashed the proceedings: actor Christopher McDonald, perhaps best known as Shooter McGavin...

When he is seen by ex-golf pro Chubbs Peterson, on a driving range, Happy is offered the chance to enter a golf contest. When his Grandma's house is repossessed, Happy enters in order to make money quickly. However soon it becomes about more than money as pro Shooter McGavin tries to show him up.

Feb 25, 2021 · Christopher McDonald, who portrayed Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore, answered all of our questions about his iconic role in an Adam Sandler film.

6 days ago · A familiar face made an appearance during Saturday’s WM Phoenix Open, and he was back to his jacket-stealing ways. Actor Christopher McDonald, also known as pompous golfer Shooter McGavin from ...

Shooter McGavin is the main antagonist of the 1996 film Happy Gilmore and he is a talented but incredibly arrogant sportsman. Shooter delights in winning lots of money and praise while firing his caddies at will. He was portrayed by Christopher McDonald.