 After failing to make the hockey team, Happy Gilmore is forced to take up the "sport" of golf to make enough money to pay off his mother s I.R.S. debts. He wins the first tournament and is admitted into the P.G.A. Once he gets there, his wild antics help give the sport of golf both a bad name, and great ratings. More than a few people stand in his way. Especially the current golf champion, Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald).