Scottie Scheffler & Co.’s Netflix Series Branded a ‘Torture’ as Fans Struggle to Endure the ‘Snooze Fest’

What’s better than golf tournaments? If you’re thinking of golf documentaries, then your answer is correct! Brownie points if it’s about your favorite golfer. There’s something about getting a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of these athletes that’s just fascinating. We still remember the episode from Season 1 of “Full Swing” where Ian Poulter broke down in tears talking about his struggles with fame and family. It was a moment that humanized him in a way that we rarely get to see among these fierce competitors. Similarly, in Season 2, the episode featuring Joel Dahmen’s emotional win at the Corales Puntacana Championship was a masterclass in storytelling, and the same was expected of Season 3 as well.

The third season of “Full Swing” was supposed to be epic. With a star-studded cast, including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Bryson DeChambeau, fans were expecting a deep dive into the lives of these golfing superstars. The season promised to deliver juicy storylines, from Scheffler’s arrest to McIlroy’s divorce rumors, and DeChambeau’s comeback from a tough 2021. But, unfortunately, the season failed to deliver on its promise. Instead of getting meaningful insights into the players’ lives, we got superficial soundbites and a whole lot of fluff. It was like the producers were more interested in showing off their access to the players than actually telling a compelling story.

The result is a season that feels disjointed and lacking in depth. The episode that was supposed to be the most explosive, featuring Scheffler’s arrest and McIlroy’s divorce rumors, ended up being a damp squib. The only redeeming quality of the season is the final episode, which features a jaw-dropping moment involving Keegan Bradley that will leave you speechless. But even that isn’t enough to save the season from its overall lackluster feel.

 

Fans are expressing their dissatisfaction on social media, saying that the show didn’t live up to their expectations. With so much hype surrounding the season, it’s disappointing to see it fall flat.

Netizens are bashing Netflix for the lacking in season 3

Golf fans are simple creatures, give them good insights and backstories with a few awesome shots and they’re happy. However, it seems like everyone’s beloved OTT channel has failed in all the departments. “@netflix stop making full swing seasons so short! You definitely have enough content/footage to make it at least 10/12 episodes”, said one fan while the other said, “Holy sh*t episode 2 of full swing was torture and they will end up rushing through the last episodes again I’m sure lol SMH.” 

Well, it’s not only the fans who think the episodes were a ‘torture’, Golf Monthly’s latest report on the documentary series “Full Swing” also echoes the sentiment, stating that the third season falls short of its predecessors. While the final episode delivers an emotional punch, the series as a whole lacks the depth and compelling storylines that made the first two seasons so captivating. Golf Monthly wonders if it’s time for a reboot or retirement. The upcoming Ryder Cup and potential LIV/PGA Tour merger might provide a spark, but the show’s reliance on charismatic characters – of which men’s golf has few – suggests its best days are behind it.

One fan bluntly said, “Series 2 was a snooze fest”, while the other took a brutal jab at the directors and wrote, “I watched ep1, 2 is like doco on the Irish boys 🥱, stopped halfway through.” Ouch! But it’s not like the season was a total fail as it had some emotional bits with Camilo Villegas and his wife opening up about the heart-wrenching loss of their daughter.  The tragic loss of their daughter Mia led Camilo and Maria Villegas to create something amazing. They started a foundation called Mia’s Miracles to help kids and families who are going through tough times. Camilo said, “As hard as it was, we could focus on our daughter” – showing how much they love and miss her, and how they want to keep her memory alive by helping others.

Another fan wrote, “The way Full Swing puts together episodes is just as crazy as the first two seasons”, and well, they’re not wrong. Many people were put off when Scottie Scheffler’s arrest was suddenly mentioned in an episode about Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau’s US Open experience. The show then quickly moved on to Ted Scott, which felt awkward and disjointed but what do you think? Did you like the season? Let us know in the comment section below!