WASHINGTON — Adam Sandler's sequel to his 90s' cult classic "Happy Gilmore" included a small tribute to late actor Cameron Boyce.

Happy Gilmore 2 brings back plenty of beloved characters and some funny antics, but this golf comedy film is still no hole-in-one.

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.

Happy Gilmore 2 is finally here, and the long-awaited sequel to one of Adam Sandler's funniest movies has plenty more great jokes to tell.