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Netflix’s The Hawk Drops Trailer as Ferrell Promotes the Series at Travelers Championship

The PGA Tour’s producer credit plus Ferrell’s live, in‑character appearances signal a push to blend scripted comedy with pro golf to reach new viewers.

Overview

  • The official trailer for The Hawk was released Thursday and Netflix confirmed the ten-episode comedy will premiere on July 16, 2026.
  • The series follows Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, 2004’s former No. 1 golfer, who mounts a late-career comeback to try to win one more major and complete golf’s Grand Slam.
  • The show stars Will Ferrell and a supporting cast that includes Molly Shannon, Jimmy Tatro, Fortune Feimster, Luke Wilson and Chris Parnell, and lists high-profile executive producers from Gloria Sanchez and T‑Street.
  • Ferrell has promoted the series in character at PGA Tour events, including an on-site appearance at the Travelers Championship practice range where he engaged with players and fans while staying in role.
  • The PGA Tour’s producing role gives the series access to real venues and personalities and follows a broader rise in mainstream interest in golf that producers and players say can expand the sport’s audience.