Netflix Unveils Title and Teaser for Ferrell Golf Series

Netflix has unveiled the title and a first-look teaser for its upcoming golf comedy series starring Will Ferrell, set to premiere this summer. The show, now called The Hawk, follows Ferrell as Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins, a once-dominant golfer from 2004 seeking an improbable comeback to complete his career Grand Slam.

In the series, Hawkins grapples with a fading career, his body urging retirement while his determination pushes him forward. His ex-wife, Stacy, played by Molly Shannon, and his son, Lance, portrayed by Jimmy Tatro as golf's rising star, believe his competitive days are over. Undeterred, Hawkins enlists the support of Lance, Stacy, Lance's fiancée Natalie, played by Katelyn Tarver, and his new caddie, Sam, performed by Fortune Feimster, in pursuit of one final major victory. Along the way, he faces challenges from rivals, including fellow golfer Golden Fisk, acted by Luke Wilson, PGA Tour board member Anton, brought to life by Chris Parnell, and Stacy's new boyfriend, Radford, depicted by David Hornsby.

The announcement coincides with a surge in golf-themed comedies, including the sequel to Happy Gilmore and an Apple TV series led by Owen Wilson. Netflix released an...