[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Hacks Season 3, Episode 6, “Par for the Course.”] Christopher McDonald may forever be remembered as Shooter McGavin, the pro-golfer nemesis to Adam Sandler ‘s titular character Happy Gilmore from the 1996 comedy film, but he is also delivering laughs in the latest season of Max ‘s acclaimed series Hacks . It just so happens that he’s channeling his Happy Gilmore character a bit for Season 3 as his character Marty hits the golf course alongside Deborah Vance ( Jean Smart ) for the American Television Affiliates Golf Tournament in Episode 6.
Part of the show since Season 1, Marty owned the casino that kicked Deborah out for a new act, forcing her to reevaluate her career. The duo has always had a push-pull dynamic, and while Marty exhibited that he still has feelings for the comic in this installment, he was more annoyed by Deborah’s restrained golf game than her schmoozing of the executives. Below, McDonald opens up about where Marty and Deborah stand in terms of their relationship, talks about channeling his Happy Gilmore character on the golf course, and much more.
Marty’s been a part of the show since Season 1. How do you think he’s changed since fans first met him? Christopher McDonald: Deborah and Marty have had a history. Marty still has such great feelings for Deborah and he only wants the best for her.
He’s really sorry he had to flip her out for the pop group to go [into his casino]. And now he’s losi.
