Will Zalatoris is always available to caddie for Mr. Gilmore – except when he’s winning on the PGA Tour, then looping for iconic movie characters takes a backseat.
More than a year ago, Adam Sandler (aka Happy Gilmore) got wind of a Masters contender who happened to look like his caddie from the titular movie. Not one to miss the chance at comedy gold, Sandler tweeted a picture of Zalatoris’ wild blonde mane with a side-by-side of said caddie, saying, “Have fun today young man. Mr. Gilmore is watching you and very proud.”
Fast forward to present day and four runners-up later, Happy’s caddie doppelganger finally brought it home, besting the field at the FedEx St.