Fans Express Massive Excitement Over the Dawn of New Era in Golf

A few days ago, Netflix, the PGA Tour, and all major tournaments for the same came together to announce a docuseries. In what might be another unique take on the sport, the organizations involved are ready to get up close and personal. Many big names on the PGA Tour have already committed to this, making it one of the most anticipated projects.

It goes without saying that the documentary and what it brings along will slightly alter what goes on during events. The crew will apparently have access while on the course and will provide fans with a new perspective of the tour. What one also anticipates, of course, are all the new people who might be introduced to the game.

Having said that, let’s take a look at how people have been reacting to the current Netflix-PGA Tour era.

Fans react to PGA Tour and Netflix era on Twitter

With 2022 just having begun, fans and players all have to get used to the new collaboration with Netflix. Not only will events be covered extensively, but there will also be a specific focus on the majors; the US Open, the PGA Championship, the Masters, and the Open Championship.

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As per Golf Digest’s Daniel Rapaport, everyone has been feeling ‘the situation out’. Plus, non-event locations will also be included. He shared a photo from Torrey Pines, which is currently hosting the Farmers Insurance Open.

In response, fans reacted on social media. While some responses are varied or negative, everyone shares some level of excitement for the new content.

“As it should be. This, unlike so many other little schemes by the tour, will actually (cough) grow the game…,” wrote one fan, probably hoping for some actual growth in viewership. Some added that they need Jon Rahm on the mic, reminding everyone that he is amongst the few others that won’t be a part of the show.

Many fans simply stated that they cannot wait for the documentary. Additionally, some made a reference to F1’s ‘Drive to Survive’ – a show which spiked their viewership and helped promote the sport. Hopefully, this show might do the same.

“Get more excited by every tweet we see about this,” someone wrote.

Some more on the documentary

Apart from Rahm,

Bryson DeChambeau, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Rory McIlroy are a few major names not being included. Though this does impact the final result, they might not be completely out of the series as well.“This partnership with Netflix presents the PGA TOUR and the four major championships an opportunity to tap into a completely new and diverse audience,”  said PGA Tour’s Chief Media Officer Rick Anderson. “This documentary will give fans an authentic look into the real lives of our athletes, and what it’s like to win — and lose — during a season on the PGA TOUR.”

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Furthermore, the filming will continue throughout 2022. Are you excited about the new docu-series? Let us know.