Lee Trevino
Adam Sandler's second popular starring vehicle after Billy Madison is a goofy lowbrow paean to golf, hockey, and the comic hysterics of its childlike star. In Happy Gilmore, Sandler plays the title character, a raw, determined, but ultimately untalented hockey player who keeps trying out for the pros. When Happy discovers his grandmother (Frances Bay) will lose her home if she doesn't fork over 270,000 dollars to the IRS, he tries to figure out how he can possibly scrounge up the cash. An idea strikes during a game of one-upmanship with a couple furniture movers stripping his grandmother's home: On his first-ever swing, he drives a golf ball farther than the movers have ever seen. Before long, he has transplanted the foul-mouthed, aggressive persona of the hockey rink to the links, winning an amateur tourney that earns him a spot on the pro tour. Throttling everyone from a helpless caddy to game show host Bob Barker during the course of his 90-day quest to amass prize money, Happy also wins the sport a legion of new fans with his in-your-face style. Guiding him on his quest is a whimsical retired pro who lost his hand to an alligator (Carl Weathers) and an attractive public relations woman charmed by Happy's antics (Julie Bowen). Opposing him, however, is sneering hotshot Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald), who will do anything to win his championship jacket and see Happy fail. ~ Derek Armstrong, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, (more)
- 1994
Since he first won the U.S. Open back in 1968, Lee Trevino has been charming audiences and impressing other professional golfers with his unique skills and endurance. His long and successful career has made it a bit easier for other minority players to enter this sport, though a number of silent barriers still remain. This native son of Dallas, TX, has played golf all around the world during his career and continues to play with others on the PGA's Seniors Tour. This video provides the beginning and intermediate golfer with "short game" tips on such topics as chipping and putting. ~ Elizabeth Smith, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Completing the Lee Trevino's Priceless Golf Tips series, this video helps the average golfer develop a more confidant swing that will enable longer and more accurate tee shots. Long time PGA Tour veteran Lee Trevino brings his charm and energy to this video, making the lessons a little more fun and entertaining than the average golf instruction video. The preceeding volumes of Lee Trevino's Priceless Golf Tips cover the short game, putting and how to play trouble shots. ~ Ed Atkinson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Building upon the lessons presented in Lee Trevino's Priceless Golf Tips Vol. 1, PGA Tour veteran Lee Trevino puts his abundant energy to work teaching golfers how to sneak out of sand traps and overcome tough lies. Trevino's instruction is easy to follow and meant for players of all levels. There are three volumes to the Lee Trevino's Priceless Golf Tips series that cover the short game, putting and longer more accurate tee shots. ~ Ed Atkinson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
The fifth video in the documentary series Golf and All Its Glory, Vol. 5: Golf versus Technology focuses on the tools of the game and how golf equipment has evolved through the years. Archives from the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and the PGA Tour provide rare glimpses into golf's glory days gone by, and interviews with well-known pros like Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer make this a unique addition to any golf lover's video collection. The video is available individually or as part of a complete gift set. ~ Kathryn Tamms, All Movie Guide
- 1992
Golf fans can get a star-packed introduction to the most prestigious golf tournaments in Golf and All Its Glory, Vol. 2: The Magic of the Majors. Narrated by Gary McCord, this release travels from the British and U.S. Opens to the PGA Championship and finally the Masters. The setting is completed with a tour of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club. Volume two is loaded with the sport's superstars, including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Greg Norman, and Gary Player. Their remembrances are captured in interviews. Archival footage of the PGA competitions rounds out the presentation. ~ Sarah Ing, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and many more make the ridiculous look easy in this video of crazy golf shots. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1989
Lee Trevino gained golf notoriety in the late '60s and early '70s, winning the U.S. Open in 1968 and 1971, as well as other prestigious titles in later years. In this video, Trevino shares tips that can help both novice and experienced golfers improve their game. Topics covered include choosing the proper putter and learning how to read the speed of the green. ~ Elizabeth Smith, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Lee Trevino's Golf Tips for Youngsters outlines the fundamentals of the game of golf for young viewers. World-famous champion golfer Lee Trevino, a self-taught pro, offers valuable, easy-to-follow instruction to kids familiar with golf and those who want to try their hand at the high-concentration game. He speaks in a gentle voice and has a sense of fun and delight as he putts and presents information. Fun for golf enthusiasts of all ages, the Paramount Home Entertainment video also features Trevino's favorite tips for improving a sloppy golf game. ~ Betsy Boyd, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Lee Trevino's Legacy of the Links is hosted by Trevino, two-time winner of the U.S. Open, British Open, and PGA. The video includes a tour of golf's birthplace in scenic Scotland, the Olde Course Links and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club at St. Andrews -- where Mary Queen of Scots once took up the game. Interviews with golf's immortal players provide insight into different facets of the sport. Hear the perspectives of Arnold Palmer, winner of 92 professional national and international championships and Tom Watson, six-time PGA Player of the Year.
~ Sally Barber, All Movie Guide
~ Sally Barber, All Movie Guide
