The release of “ Happy Gilmore 2 ,” the Netflix sequel to the 1996 comedy hit, is just days away. While Hollywood hot shots might be sweating audience awareness polls or gauging social media chatter, Tim Herlihy — who co-wrote both films with star Adam Sandler — has a more pressing concern: catching up with yard work at his quiet Connecticut home.

Adam Sandler returns in Happy Gilmore 2 and Jenna Ortega stars alongside Paul Rudd in the horror-comedy Death of a Unicorn — just two of the buzzy titles debuting the week of July 21.

Netflix's newest No. 1 movie, "Happy Gilmore 2," is a long-awaited sequel to Adam Sandler's beloved sports comedy. Sandler reprises his role as the hot-headed Happy, a failed hockey player-turned-surprise golf sensation,

It feels like "Happy Gilmore's" 30th high-school reunion. But it also testifies to the timelessness of Sandler's Jerry-Lewis-meets-punk-rock rage.

Golf ball-sized spoilers below for anyone who hasn't yet watched Happy Gilmore 2 with a Netflix subscription. Happy Gilmore may not be considered among the best sports movies in existence, and probably wouldn’t even top lists limited to those starring Adam Sandler,