Haley Joel Osment on Happy Gilmore 2, a lifelong love of golf, and why the sport can never be conquered!

Oscar-nominated actor Haley Joel Osment joins Di Stewart on Why Golf to talk about his lifelong relationship with the game — from learning to play with his dad in Los Angeles to finding a lifeline in golf during the pandemic.Haley reflects on the surprising similarities between acting and golf, including preparation, rhythm, instinct and learning to leave a bad shot behind. He also explains why golf can be such a powerful test of patience, concentration and self-belief.Plus, Haley takes us behind the scenes of Happy Gilmore 2, revealing what it was like to play Billy Jenkins alongside Adam Sandler, film golf swings on a spinning rig and watch Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau embrace the comedy on set.He also shares the story of his lowest-ever round at Payne’s Valley, his favourite courses around the world, the golfer he would most like to play in a film, and why golf is a game you can never completely conquer.Find more Why Golf content on Instagram & TikTok at @thisiswhygolfThe Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.