As of his 36th birthday, Joel Dahmen has just a single win on the PGA Tour, but suffice it to say he’s drawn a legion of followers.
How could he not?
On top of being one of the breakout stars of the Netflix documentary “Full Swing,” Dahmen is known for his consistency on the course, his bucket hat, a self-deprecating style and a comical relationship with his longtime friend and caddie Geno Bonnalie.
The fourth installment of the series provided a detailed look at the death of Dahmen’s mother, his battle with testicular cancer and his lack of belief in his own ability . Producer Chad Mumm knew what he had with Dahmen, proclaiming that the native of Clarkston, Washington, would see an uptick in popularity after the series dropped.
Mumm was right. Dahmen’s traffic on PGA Tour digital channels saw a 2,000% bump soon after. Bonnalie also became a social media darling, with 800% more mentions on Twitter the week after the launch, according to Sports Business Journal.
Here’s a look at the affable golfer, through the years.
POTOMAC, MD - JUNE 30: Joel Dahmen smiles as he walks off the 13th hole green…
Jun 30, 2018; Potomac, MD, USA; Joel Dahmen (L) and Tiger Woods (R), both of the…
Joel Dahmen hits from the second hole tee box during the final round of the 2020…
Joel Dahmen plays his shot from the eighth tee during the first round of the 2020…
Joel Dahmen finishes hole No. 18 with a 5 under par round Saturday during the WGC-FedEx…
May 5, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Joel Dahmen (USA) reacts after missing a putt on the…
Joel Dahmen tees off on the 9th hole during first round of the 2020 Waste Management…
Joel Dahmen plays his shot from the ninth tee during the final round of the Corales…
On several occasions, Mickelson helped Dahmen read putts. (David Dusek/Golfweek)
Joel Dahmen poses with the trophy after winning the Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship on…
Joel Dahmen reacts after winning the Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship on March 28, 2021…
Joel Dahmen stands on the first hole during round two of the Shriners Children's Open at…
Joel Dahmen of the United States plays his shot on the 7th tee during the third…
Joel Dahmen is one of four PGA Tour players who recently took part in an event…
Joel Dahmen of the United States stands with the fans on the 16th hole during the…
Joel Dahmen plays his shot from the bunker on the fifth green during the first round…
Joel Dahmen and Harry Higgs take their shirts off on the 16th hole during the final…
Joel Dahmen stands with his caddie Geno Bonnalie on the ninth green during round one of…
Joel Dahmen watches his drive off the 10th tee during the first round of the 2022…
Joel Dahmen of the United States reacts to his shot from the 15th tee at Sea…
Joel Dahmen plays his tee shot on the third hole during the first round of the…
Joel Dahmen and Geno Bonnali attend Michelob Ultra & Netflix “Full Swing” Premiere & Super Bowl…
Joel Dahmen and caddie Geno Bonnalie chat on the 17th hole during the first round of…
Joel Dahmen plays his shot from the 18th tee during the first round of the RBC…
Joel Dahmen lines up a putt on the 15th green during the first round of the…
Joel Dahmen of the United States waits on the ninth tee during the third round of…
Joel Dahmen gestures on the 14th green during a practice round of the U.S. Open at…
Joel Dahmen on the 18th green during the first round of the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic…
Joel Dahmen reacts to his tee shot on the 11th hole during the second round of…
Joel Dahmen of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the second…
Joel Dahmen is interviewed by a local TV station during a fundraising event for the First…
Joel Dahmen of the United States walks off the third green during the third round of…