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I'm surprised this hasn't been added, so I'll start. TL;DR: I went in with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. It ran out of steam at the end but was entertaining. Highlights: Scotty, John Daly, member berries Lowlights: Hal (Ben Stiller), MaxxiGolf, sons at times First and foremost, this is a 2020's Adam Sandler comedy. And a sequel to a 30-year old movie. It is not going to be Shakespeare, Coppola, or Kubrick. If you are expecting this, you will be disappointed. I went in with low expectations and hoping that there was some freshness layered on top of nostalgia, and that is what I got. While I know there is a lot of hate for it, I do not mind them using Victoria's death as a way to drive the movie. It made sense it would stop him from golfing and her absence made his struggles more believable, as she was his rock in the first movie. The boys were entertaining at times, but I often felt that they took it about 10 seconds too long with each scene they were in. The AA scenes just seemed to be in there to ensure Ben Stiller could come back, and I think the movie would have been far better without him, though the other AA members watching through the windows at the end was an OK comedic touch. Shooter turning friend was predictable and welcome, especially with them using old insults back at each other and the motivation at the end - I think an "enhanced" shooter would have been stupid. Slim was not really worth mentioning, as he kinda disappeared even though he was still in the movie. Bad Bunny was highly entertaining. As far as the golfers go, Scotty was amazing and the "Not again" got me an actual laugh out loud moment. His "Sheffie" on the putt also looks like it broke Chris McDonald IRL, as there is a creeping smile when they cut. John Daly was amazing and should win an Oscar for best supporting actor - pump, pump, pass out. Bryson claiming Rory's breasts was another great moment. It was a lot of fun seeing the current tour guys in this and it looked like they had a blast. While I didn't enjoy the "that's what she said" as much as everyone else, it was a fun scene. I was literally jaw dropped when I saw that he got Nicklas, Couples, and Els to be in this. Trevino was already in the first, which was not surprising, but what a table. I was hugely disappointed that Tiger was not in this (and to a lesser degree, Mickleson) and would love to know why. Charley Hull and Paige Spiranic, and Nelly Korda were there, but nothing burgers, which is a shame. I would have loved it if they had Charley yelling with a cigarette in her mouth. Reggie Bush as 8-Ball was fun. f*** the Chiefs, but Kelce was hate-able as the waiter. The story was OK. They gave him a reason to pursue golf again, but I wish there had been a better antagonist than Maxxi golf. It felt like they were trying to make fun of LIV and TGL but couldn't decide which. There's not much of a story, so I don't have a ton to say beyond that. Overall, I enjoyed it and laughed quite a bit. I'm not upset that I have to watch it again so my wife and kid can see it. I'll look for some more things I missed and likely enjoy it again but will probably not watch it for a while after that. Overall movie, 5/10. Adam Sandler sequel movie, 8/10