The producer of Netflix 's PGA Tour series has hinted that the production is set to involve plenty of drama. The PGA Tour confirmed at the beginning of 2022 that Netflix was to cover the American-based circuit's most recent campaign.
At the beginning of filming though, what was not expected was the saga the Tour found themselves in with new-found rivals the LIV Golf Series. In a year like no other, a number of the PGA Tour's biggest names including Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson dramatically ended their relationship with the circuit in order to join LIV.
The Tour's commissioner Jay Monahan has also found himself in a constant verbal battle with LIV boss Greg Norman, with both sides seemingly unwilling to work alongside each other.
Following the drama, golf fans are no doubt anticipating an exciting Netflix watch, and producer Mumm has not disappointed with his hints. Golf social media figure Sam Harrop approached Mumm on Twitter to see if he had any news on the upcoming production.
Harrop tweeted: "Imagine you’re asked this a lot, but is there an estimated release date for your PGA tour series? Also… what single event/scene do you predict will blow up on here?!"
Responding, the producer teased that episode two of the series is set to 'blow up' as he tweeted: "We haven’t announced the date other than to say “early next year”! Re: your second question I am sworn to secrecy but there’s a moment in episode 2 that has “and I took that personally” vibes that my money is on for blowing up."
A number of the PGA Tour's biggest names are to feature in the series, including Collin Morikawa, Matt Fitzpatrick and and Jordan Spieth. Prior to their controversial LIV Golf moves, two-time major winner Dustin Johnson was also set to be involved, as well as European star Sergio Garcia.
Another also set to feature in the show is 15-time PGA Tour winner Justin Thomas. Giving fans an idea of what they can expect from the series, Thomas revealed on The Tonight Show last month: "When I'm on the golf course, that's what I do so I'm very comfortable in that atmosphere. I think it's going to be great.
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"I think it's going to be great. It's going to be on Netflix in early 2023. It's just going to give a lot of people (the opportunity) outside of golf to take a look inside of golfer's lives. Just more of the day-to-day.
"They had moments where they're in the car with me driving to the golf course or they're watching me work out, or they're having dinner with some guys. I think it's going to be a really cool thing for people to see."
