Dugan directed Happy Gilmore starring Adam Sandler as the title character. It tells about an unsuccessful ice hockey player who discovers a talent for golf. The screenplay was written by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy. The film was released in cinemas on February 16, 1996 by Universal Pictures. Happy Gilmore was a commercial success, earning $41.2 million on a $12 million budget. This film was the first of multiple collaborations between Sandler and Dugan. The film won an MTV Movie …show more content…
Although Happy has a powerful drive, his putting is terrible with violent outbursts and lack of golf etiquette. Commissioner Doug Thompson, played by Dennis Dugan himself, demands to expel him from the tour, but PR head Virginia Venit convinces him to reconsider, citing higher television ratings, increasing attendance, drawing more youthful sponsors, and that she's willing to work with Gilmore on his anger issues. Thompson threatens to fire her as well if there are any further incidents; Happy begins to improve his performance and behavior and becomes an instant