Herlihy’s freshman roommate at New York University was a young comedian eager to launch his career: Adam Sandler. But he didn’t have any jokes. “He thought he was just going to go up there and be charming or something,” Herlihy told the Times Union.

The release of “ Happy Gilmore 2 ,” the Netflix sequel to the 1996 comedy hit, is just days away. While Hollywood hot shots might be sweating audience awareness polls or gauging social media chatter, Tim Herlihy — who co-wrote both films with star Adam Sandler — has a more pressing concern: catching up with yard work at his quiet Connecticut home.

Adam Sandler is ready to take a swing at Happy Gilmore 2 for Netflix. ... Kyle Newacheck (Murder Mystery) is helming the movie from a script by Sandler and Tim Herlihy.

Adam Sandler has learned how to deal with haters. ... the first film he cowrote with longtime collaborator Tim Herlihy. “When I was 17 and I got into this, ...

After the success of the first film, fans have been desperate for the return of Adam Sandler's rough-around-the-edges golfer, Happy Gilmore - and now their wish has come true