Ethan Anderton of SlashFilm says Happy Gilmore 2 takes a big swing but completely whiffs it by doing something unforgivable in the opening sequence from which it can never recover. The sequel is, per the critic, “a poor excuse for nostalgic comedy, and you'd have more fun getting a colonoscopy with a rake.” Anderton gives it a 2 out of 10, writing:

Adam Sandler has finally returned to the golf course with "Happy Gilmore 2," and I'm thrilled to report that this long-awaited sequel delivers exactly what fans have been hoping for.

This marks the second time that Sandler paid tribute to the late actor in a film.