Rory McIlroy is set to make his acting debut in Happy Gilmore 2, with the Netflix film primed to release on July 25.
The golf star, who recently finished sixth at the Travelers Championship, will be taking a break from the sport as The Open approaches.
McIlroy is next scheduled to appear at the Scottish Open, with that tournament running from July 10 to July 13.
He will then attempt to win the fourth and final major of the year at Royal Portrush, with McIlroy hoping to win The Open for the second time in his career.
Rory McIlroy is set to make his acting debut in Happy Gilmore 2, with the Netflix film primed to release on July 25
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As the prestigious tournament creeps closer, fans can expect to see McIlroy make his acting debut.
Speaking back in May, the Northern Irishman confirmed he would be making a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2 - which will release on Netflix on July 25.
He said: "Happy Gilmore was the golf movie for me growing up.
"I can recite pretty much every line. So the fact that I got the opportunity to do that [make a cameo] was awesome."
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Happy Gilmore 2 is set to release on July, with Rory McIlroy and Travis Kelce making a cameo
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McIlroy also lavished praise on Adam Sandler, who is the main star of the upcoming film.
"Sandler is, like, the best," he added. "He's the absolute best."
McIlroy isn't the only sports star set to appear in the upcoming picture, with Kansas City Chiefs ace Travis Kelce also due to make an appearance.
Kelce, like McIlroy, has only positive things to say about the experience.
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"That was a dream come true," he said back in January.
"I thought SNL [Saturday Night Live] was going to be the peak of my acting and showman or entertainment career … working with Happy Gilmore himself, the Sandman and Happy Productions, it was off the chain.
"They're so professional and yet so fun to work with.
"I felt like I was working with like the Andy Reid of the acting world.
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"That was a dream come true," he said back in January.
"I thought SNL [Saturday Night Live] was going to be the peak of my acting and showman or entertainment career … working with Happy Gilmore himself, the Sandman and Happy Productions, it was off the chain.
"They're so professional and yet so fun to work with.
"I felt like I was working with like the Andy Reid of the acting world.
Rory McIlroy is set for a brief golf break as The Open rapidly approaches
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He added: "It was a good way to end the week - sort of good, positive vibes going into a couple of weeks' break here to get ready for Scotland and The Open.
"I definitely saw some positive signs in the game overall, which was really good to see and looking forward to getting back over to my neck of the woods for a couple of weeks and get prepared for a bit of links golf."
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