RIP: Adam Sandler and the Golf World Joins In to Mourn the Death of ‘Happy Gilmore’ Fame Bob Barker- “The Man. The Myth. The Best”

Death is something that hits a person unexpectedly after lurking around the corner. It is a reality of life that is often irreversible. The golf world has seen its fair share of losses this year on and off the course. But this time, it is Bob Barker, a celebrity who has had a close relationship with the game, who has passed away.

The golf world saw the sad demise of an actor and avid golfer on Saturday. The news has shocked many in the golf and acting community as the legend, who played the role of a golfer in “Happy Gilmore” died leaving behind a legacy to the world.

Bob Barker dies at the age of 99

Publicist Roger Neal announced the death of Bob Barker, at the age of 99, who was a longtime television personality and a gameshow host along with a passionate golfer. He is fondly remembered for the game show The Price is Right which he was the host of for a period of 35 years from 1972 to 2007. But true golf fans would recall his legendary role in the film Happy Gilmore.

Released in 1996, the movie was one of the most successful movies of its time starred by Adam Sandler. In the movie, Gilmore, played by Sandler, gets paired up with Bob for an event. The duo starts off well, but the protagonist slips up as he cracks under constant heckling by a member of the audience. This leads to a fight between the teammates as they slip to the bottom of the rankings.

The legendary fight scene shows Gilmore throwing in the first punch followed by Barker dishing out the rest of them to Sandler. “I don’t want a piece of you,” says Barker as he throws the first punch, “I want the whole thing.”. The funny and epic scene shows the main character getting beat up by the golfer with a series of punches after which he falls into a pond. Gilmore then tackles the old man down the hill followed by the golfer finishing the fight by saying, “now you’ve had enough… b***h”.

The majority of the scenes in the comedy movie were shot at the Furry Creek Golf and Country Club near Squamish. His sudden death led to the resurfacing of the fight scene all over the internet as many celebrities and athletes paid tribute to the legend.

The world sends condolences to the passionate golfer

The former MC’s death saw many people taking to their social media handles to pay their condolences. They remembered him, especially through his long and epic run as the host of the famous talk show and also through the fight scene in what was one of the funniest movies of that era. let us take a look at some of the reactions of people to his sudden death.

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Movie star Adam Sandler shared his message on his Twitter handle, sharing a photo he took with the legend.

Another fan reposted the same fight scene while paying his tribute.

Christopher McDonald took to his Twitter to send his condolences

Comedy Star Rob Schneider also shared the hilarious fight scene as he paid his tribute.

Robin Lundberg took to his handle to share another snippet of the funny movie as he paid his condolences.

A famous CFB analyst referred to his legendary role as a game show host as he paid his tribute to the sad demise.

One can’t help but respect the guy for his achievements in his industry. Even in his death, Barker will be remembered by many due to his role in the lives of many while growing up. What did you think of the funny scene in the movie? Share your thoughts below.

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