THE DATE of Rory McIlroy’s Hollywood debut has been confirmed after the trailer for ‘Glad Gilmore 2’ was launched.

The 35-year-old will star alongside a number of different skilled golfers within the sequel to the 1996 cult traditional starring Adam Sandler.

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The flick – directed by Kyle Newacheck – may even embody the likes of Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and Paige Spiranac.

In the meantime, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs star and Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce, in addition to AEW wrestler Maxwell Jacob Friedman, and Puerto Rican rapper Unhealthy Bunny will seem.

Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller, and Julie Bowen reprise their roles from the unique movie, whereas Adam Sandler’s daughters Sadie and Sunny are included within the forged checklist.

The plot just isn’t identified presently, however the movie might be obtainable to stream on Netflix on July 25

McIlroy is not any stranger to drama associated to the golf course, having been a vocal critic of the LIV Golf Tour since its inception.

That has taken one other twist within the type of fellow Irishman Tom McKibbin becoming a member of the Saudi-backed breakaway.

The 22-year-old has penned a multi-million greenback deal with the tour to affix Jon Rahm’s Legion XIII group.

The Antrim had been linked with the transfer since early January and spoke of the explanation behind it on the eve of LIV’s opening occasion on the Riyadh Golf Membership.

And he reasoned: “Clearly being younger and 22, I’ve watched this for the final couple years because it began, and it is one thing that I’ve actually appreciated to look at, one thing very totally different, one thing that most likely appeals to extra folks my age.

“I feel the chance to get to play with these guys right here and be taught from a few of the greatest gamers on the planet week in, week out is one thing that appealed very, very properly to me.

“I appreciated the entire idea of all the pieces, as I stated, one thing from a youthful age standpoint is one thing that – I kind of appreciated the environment of it.

“It was one thing cool and one thing new to me and one thing I am very a lot trying ahead to.”

His transfer got here regardless of being warned in opposition to it by Rory McIlroy.

A frequent critic of LIV since its inception, the Holywood man warned that McKibbin can be “sacrificing” his Ryder Cup future.

He argued: “I feel he is received a ton of potential. I stated to him, if I have been in your footwear, I’d make a special alternative than the one you are pondering of creating.

“I feel working so laborious to get your [PGA] Tour card within the States, one thing that he did, to attain that aim final yr was an enormous achievement.

“What he probably is sacrificing and giving up with entry to majors, potential Ryder Cup spot, relying on how he would play.

“If I have been in his place and I had his potential, which I feel I’ve been earlier than, I would not make that call.”