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.
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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.
Greetings from Torrey Pines and the first day of the Netflix-PGA Tour era. Producers out on the course with different players this morning, everyone feeling the new situation out. They’ll also be filming at non-tournament locations. Buy-in from the players is real.
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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.
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.
I don't care what anyone says, Torrey Pines is beautiful. I really enjoyed walking it last year during the @usopengolf.
Wait til the folks from PV Beach leave all of that footage on the editing room floor. No way Monahan lets anything controversial in.
Can’t wait for this
I’m incredibly excited about this.
Greetings from Torrey Pines and the first day of the Netflix-PGA Tour era. Producers out on the course with different players this morning, everyone feeling the new situation out. They’ll also be filming at non-tournament locations. Buy-in from the players is real.
Get more excited by every tweet we see about this #PGATour
Greetings from Torrey Pines and the first day of the Netflix-PGA Tour era. Producers out on the course with different players this morning, everyone feeling the new situation out. They’ll also be filming at non-tournament locations. Buy-in from the players is real.
In response, fans reacted on social media. While some responses are varied or negative, everyone shares some level of excitement for the new content.
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Golf – The 149th Open Championship – Royal St George’s, Sandwich, Britain – July 16, 2021 Collin Morikawa of the U.S. holds up his ball to the spectators on the eighteenth hole during the second round REUTERS/Rebecca Naden