Sure it was chaotic! But the 2023 Netflix Cup raked in a lot of views during its two-and-a-half hours of broadcasting! All of it, however, seems for naught, as the event has reportedly been called off, and the two are allegedly splitting up, per sources. But it appears fans need not lose all hope, as a recent report has hinted at another collaboration between the PGA Tour and the streaming platform.

A profile on X about airplanes, @radaratlas2, shared a tweet on their social media handle. The post divulged the flight plan of the NetJets plane (#N533GV) and the PGA Tour Air (#N795HG), both of which were inbound to Washington, or more specifically, Seattle. The profile then comically asked Chad Mumm, Executive Producer of Full Swing, about the reason for this.

Surprisingly, the Executive Producer replied with the comment, “Bahaha I wish,” casting doubt over the future of the Netflix Cup. However, the same cannot be said for the PGA Tour series Full Swing, as the $300 billion giant had, back in February, given the green light for its continuation. That’s not all. The announcement was made alongside other upcoming documentaries, including those on Aaron Rodgers, polo, the 2004 Boston Red Sox, and the 2009 Washington Wizards gun scandal.

The 2023 collaboration between Jay Monahan’s PGA Tour and Netflix had a positive effect on golf, particularly the men’s circuit. There was an increase in viewership of the sport by around 42 percent on National TV following the release of the series by the streaming platform.

They will hope to replicate this success this season, especially given the dismal ratings of many PGA Tour events this year. Even the much-hyped TOUR Championship saw a dip in viewership numbers compared to the previous year when Viktor Hovland lifted the title. So, imagine how the Procore Championship fared!

Jay Monahan needs a solution as soon as possible

69,000 people! That’s how much the 2024 Procore Championship witnessed on Sunday during the final round when Patton Kizzire won the event. This marks a significant dip compared to Sahith Theegala’s win in 2023 when 298,000 fans tuned in for the final round. Much to the circuit and the commissioner’s dismay, these figures fall short when compared to the number of viewers LIV Golf managed to attract.

Jon Rahm’s win in Chicago, meanwhile, drew a comparatively larger number of golfing enthusiasts. The Spaniard’s title win at the Bolingbrook Golf Club attracted 89,000 people on Sunday and 134,000 on Saturday. A small loss, but a loss nonetheless! As a result, Jay Monahan will surely hope the upcoming collaboration will bear better results, despite the delay in the merger. Only time will tell!