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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Brooks Koepka's Happy Gilmore 2 role came with homework as wife Jena Sims spilled beans on his preparation
Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims. Image via: John Nacion, WWD via Getty Images When Brooks Koepka signed on for a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2, it wasn't just another day at the office for the PGA star. It meant swapping the fairway for film cues, and for that, he had help from someone who knows a thing or two about scripts: his wife, actress and model Jena Sims . While Koepka was surrounded by familiar faces from the golf world, it was Sims who became his personal acting coach behind the scenes. Happy Gilmore 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix Jena Sims became Brooks Koepka's script coach and biggest cheerleader Brooks Koepka, a five-time major champion known for his cool demeanor on the course, admitted the film set was unfamiliar ground. 'He felt like he was stepping into my world,' Jena Sims told People. 'I had to teach him how to read a script and how to find certain things within the script. It was cool watching him step out of his comfort zone because that rarely happens.' While many pro golfers, including Rory McIlroy, John Daly, and Bryson DeChambeau, joined Koepka in cameo roles for the Adam Sandler-led sequel, it was clear Koepka needed a different kind of prep for this gig. His role wasn't outlandish, as Sims added, 'it was like the golfers were playing themselves.' But it still required timing, comfort with the camera, and a few acting basics. And who better to guide him than his wife, who's trained in acting for over a decade? While Koepka played it cool, Sims embraced a wildly different energy for her role in Happy Gilmore 2. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thailand: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Undo 'I try to blend into the background or even not even be seen at golf tournaments,' she shared. 'This was the complete opposite. I had to literally jump up and down and scream and try to get this other guy's attention.' That shift, she said, was refreshing compared to past gigs. 'I wasn't the hot girl, and it was so fun because I truly got to be this character versus getting my head chopped off in a slasher movie,' Sims joked. 'Comedy is my passion. I had so much fun with it.' The couple, who married in 2022 and share a son, Crew, continue balancing busy careers with parenting. 'You know when they say it takes a village? It really does,' she said, adding they've got a rhythm worked out between the two of them and their nanny. Looking ahead, Sims hopes to 'expand our family in the near future, God willing.' Additionally, Sims recently took to her Instagram to share a series of photos and clips from the set with a caption, 'Can't believe I was able to keep a secret this long… Happy Gilmore 2 out now on @netflix ⛳️🐊😜' Also Read: Nick Kurtz makes MLB history with four homers, etching his name in rookie lore with monster night Happy Gilmore 2 has an astounding 48 celebrity cameos. The star-studded cast of Happy Gilmore 2 includes Adam Sandler , Julia Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Bad Bunny, Ben Stiller, Rory McIlroy, and more. FAQs Did Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims act together in Happy Gilmore 2? Yes, both appeared in the movie and even shared scenes on set. Was Brooks Koepka's role based on real life? Pretty much— he played a version of himself, similar to other pro golfers featured. Is Jena Sims planning to do more acting soon? Absolutely— she's passionate about comedy and already has multiple projects lined up. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Is Graeme McDowell ready for a TV career? First, he's working some magic at LIV Golf UK
Graeme McDowell has just a single top-10 finish on the LIV Golf circuit this year, and he admitted to the British golf site Bunkered that he's seriously considering a dive into the media world if his playing days on the fledgling league are coming to a close. In fact, after a week on the microphone for Sky Sports and the R&A's 'World Feed' coverage during the 2025 Open Championship at Portrush, McDowell said his appetite has officially been whetted. "Is there any TV in my future? Potentially, when I'm done playing golf, it was always something that I wanted to dip my toe into to see if I liked it. And last week was a way to have a little chip at it and see if there's anything there," he told Bunkered. 'First and foremost. I mean, I gained a definite appreciation for the skill level involved in being very, very good at it, you know, surrounded by guys like, you know, Ewan Murray and Nick Dougherty and Andrew Cotter and Ken Brown." McDowell is back on the other side of the mic this week at LIV Golf UK, where he pulled off a masterful shot during Friday's opening round. After finding some thick stuff on the par-4 11th hole at JCB Golf & Country Club, the 2010 U.S. Open winner showed his creativity around the greens as he pitched a ball up on a slope and brought it back down inches from the cup. Now 45, McDowell signed a one-year deal with Smash GC, Brooks Koepka's squad, but he's on the outside looking in for next year, in terms of relegation. The Northern Irishman is 32nd in the LIV standings and he needs to get into the top 24 in the next three events to secure a spot for 2026. Understandably, he's keeping his future options open. 'Say I was done with LIV at the end of this year and I got unceremoniously dumped out, what would I do? Would I go back to the European Tour for a year, take up a year's membership and one of my exemptions there? Or would I make the jump into the media world?' McDowell told Bunkered. 'It would really just depend on how I feel, how I feel my game is, how my health is, what the world would look like from a media point of view." "I'll continue to talk to some of these media outlets and maybe do a little training on the side, you know, just to get myself ready. I feel like I know a lot of these guys very well and I understand the sport. I'd give it a go for a year or two just to see if I like it. 'I've never had a real job before, so I'm not sure how I'd handle it.' This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Graeme McDowell works magic at LIV Golf UK, but could start TV career
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Concerning News Emerges for Brooks Koepka During The Open
Concerning News Emerges for Brooks Koepka During The Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Brooks Koepka has always been a surprising take on golf's biggest stages. With five major wins under his belt, the Smash GC captain knows how to rise to the occasion. But as the 2025 Open Championship tees off at Royal Portrush, questions hang over Koepka's readiness, both physically and mentally. The final major of the year has begun in Antrim, Northern Ireland, with Rory McIlroy returning to familiar turf and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler entering as the favorite. Defending champion Xander Schauffele, along with LIV stars Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, are all in the mix for the Claret Jug. However, it's Koepka's quiet lead-up to the tournament that's now raising eyebrows. According to coach Pete Cowen, 'Brooks has got a little twinge in his knee,' a worrying detail for a player already under the radar this week. Despite looking calm during Wednesday's practice in the sunshine, his recent form hasn't been stellar. Ranked 28th in the LIV standings, and coming off a fiery withdrawal at LIV Dallas, Koepka is searching for his spark. He did show flashes of form at the U.S. Open, finishing T12, but his standards are higher. And skipping media duties this week? Very unlike him. As for today's leaderboard, not many have gone under par. Only Danes Thorbjørn Olesen and Rasmus Hojgaard are in the red. Padraig Harrington, Phil Mickelson and Marco Penge sit at even, while Harrington's early momentum faded with back-to-back bogeys. Koepka may be flying under the radar now but with his track record, this could be the calm before a storm or a sign of more trouble to story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox News
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Bryson DeChambeau Changes Mindset, Makes Cut at The Open Championship
Bryson DeChambeau left the windswept links at Royal Portrush somewhat bashed up after a tough first round at The Open Championship and said to himself: "I want to go home." The American woke up on Friday with a different mindset. "I said, 'You know what, I can't give up,'" said DeChambeau, who has a popular YouTube channel and is one of the biggest draws in golf. "My dad always told me never to give up, just got to keep going, and that's what I did today." Rebounding from an opening 7-over 78, the No. 15-ranked DeChambeau shot 6-under 65 in the second round — tied for the second lowest of the day — and made the weekend in Northern Ireland. The two-time U.S. Open champion didn't even feel he played that much better than on Thursday. The putts just dropped this time. "There wasn't much difference," he said. "That's why links golf is the way links golf is." DeChambeau made the cut on the number at 1 over. Eleven strokes adrift of leader Scottie Scheffler, DeChambeau has little hope of lifting the claret jug for the first time. Other high-profile players have no hope at all. Brooks Koepka, another LIV Golf star in search of points to make the U.S. Ryder Cup team, is headed home after a round of 74 that left him on 7 over. The five-time major champion missed the cut at three of the four majors this year, finishing 12th in the other at the U.S. Open. Cameron Smith, the 2022 Open Championship winner at St. Andrews and another LIV player, failed to make the weekend at a fifth straight major after rounds of 72 and 78. It's three straight missed cuts at majors for No. 20-ranked Patrick Cantlay, who shot 73-72. The highest-ranked player to leave Royal Portrush early was No. 6 Collin Morikawa (75-74), the 2021 champion from Royal St. George's. Padraig Harrington, a two-time Open champion from Ireland, was given the honor of hitting the first tee shot at The Open Championship and was given warm ovations everywhere he went on the Dunluce Lunks. He won't be getting anymore after a 76 left him on 9 over. Other players from Ireland to miss the cut were a veteran in 2011 champion Darren Clarke (75-73) and a youngster in Tom McKibbin (72-73). Xander Schauffele shot 69 and made the cut for the 15th straight major, the longest active streak in men's golf. Yet, at 2-under par, his chances of winning the claret jug in back-to-back years were slim. Former No. 1 Dustin Johnson kept a career streak going of never missing the cut at all four majors in the same year — but only just. Johnson teed off at No. 18 on the number at 1-over par. He hit the flagstick with his second shot, and the ball settled a foot away from the cup for a birdie and a 69. Three players in their 50s will play the weekend: Lee Westwood, Phil Mickelson and 1997 champion Justin Leonard. For Leonard, it is his first cut since 2013 — the year Mickelson won the claret jug at Muirfield. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
British Open cut line: Bryson DeChambeau squeaks into the weekend, while Brooks Koepka is among big names heading home
Bryson DeChambeau woke up Friday morning with a 7-over first round at the British Open around his neck. He knew he'd need to do something special in order to make the weekend, and he did, firing a 6-under 65 to finish the day at 1-over to make the British Open cut. "I woke up this morning and I said, you know what, I can't give up," DeChambeau said. "My dad always told me never to give up, just got to keep going, and that's what I did today. I was proud of the way I fought back, really persevered through some emotionally difficult moments, and to hold myself together and not get pissed and slam clubs and throw things and all that like I wanted to." That perseverance rewarded him with two weekend tee times, which he did not get a year ago. The top 70 and ties make the cut at The Open. That number toggled between 1-over and 2-over all afternoon. It finally settled at 1-over, meaning a birdie on 17 loomed large for DeChambeau. Notable names who are on the wrong side of the cut line include Jason Day (+2), Zach Johnson (+3), Patrick Cantlay (+3), Patrick Reed (+5), Min Woo Lee (+6), Brooks Koepka (+7), Sahith Theegala (+7), Collin Morikawa (+7) and Adam Scott (+9). For Cantlay, Reed and Koepka, missing the cut is a blow to their Ryder Cup chances, in that they're not giving captain Keegan Bradley good reasons for him to make them a captain's pick. The last time the tournament was played at Royal Portrush, in 2019, the cut stood at +1. The lowest cuts relative to par since 1969, when the R&A began keeping stats for the category, were -1 in both 2006 (Royal Liverpool) and 1990 (St. Andrews). The lowest cut by total strokes was 141 in 2021 (Royal St. George's); a +2 cut would be 144 strokes.
