What Will Netflix PGA Tour Docuseries Be Called? Producer Asks Twitter For Suggestions

Golf fans are urged to provide title suggestions for the hotly anticipated Netflix docuseries

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Modelled on the extremely successful Formula 1 hit, Drive to Survive, golf fans around the world will soon get an unprecedented look at the PGA Tour and the lives of its biggest stars. The PGA Tour and the governing bodies of the men’s Major championships will provide entry into the sport’s biggest events, including the Players Championship, the season-long FedEx Cup and all four of the Majors. 

The docuseries will be produced by Netflix and in conjunction with Vox Media Studios. Filming began at the Hero World Challenge in December but one thing remains outstanding - its name. Taking to Twitter, Producer of the series, Chad Mumm, urged golf fans for their suggestions. As you can imagine, some were innovative, some were practical and others were just outright hilarious. 

Poosh, real name Micah Pueschel, member of the band Iration, suggested 'Making the Cut'. If it wasn't for the Amazon show of the same name, presented by Heidi Klum, it could have been a legitimate contender. 

Although Mumm initially deterred the idea, fans were quick to defend the re-use of the Formula 1 series, 'Drive to Survive' whilst others were a little more traditional, with suggestions such as 'Life on Tour', 'Chase the Ace' and 'Up and Down', given the very nature of the sport. Mumm seemed to enjoy the appeal of the latter. 

Whilst there are some genuine contenders there, perhaps the best suggestion came from the administrator of the Netflix Twitter account themselves - 'Stranger Swings', a witticism of the hit Netflix show, 'Stranger Things'.

The Netflix docuseries has created some genuine excitement around the PGA Tour. Chief Media Officer of the PGA Tour, Rick Anderson, spoke about the series, saying, “This partnership with Netflix presents the PGA Tour and the four Major championships an opportunity to tap into a completely new and diverse audience. This documentary will give fans an authentic look into the real lives of our athletes, and what it’s like to win and lose during a season on the PGA Tour".

Brandon Riegg, Netflix Vice President of Unscripted and Documentary Series, added, "We are thrilled to bring golf's leading organisations and players together for this first-of-its-kind partnership and unparalleled window into life on the Tour. Our members will love getting to know the players and personalities, as well as the iconic venues along the way. Even the most devoted golf fans have never seen the sport quite like this".

With the likes of Tommy Fleetwood, Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth, Viktor Hovland, Dustin Johnson and Collin Morikawa on show, what would you like it to be called? Let us know on Social Media!

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James joined Golf Monthly having previously written for other digital outlets. He is obsessed with all areas of the game – from tournament golf, to history, equipment, technique and travel. He is also an avid collector of memorabilia; with items from the likes of Bobby Jones, Tiger Woods, Francis Ouimet, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Adam Scott and Ernie Els. As well as writing for Golf Monthly, James’ golfing highlight is fist bumping Phil Mickelson on his way to winning the Open Championship at Muirfield in 2013. James grew up on the east coast of England and is the third generation of his golfing family. He now resides in Leeds and is a member of Cobble Hall Golf Club with a handicap index of 1.7. His favourite films are The Legend of Bagger Vance and Tin Cup.