tournament which every golf fan knows by heart. Walking the tightrope to make the series interesting to both types of viewers was a difficult task, but the producers did an admirable job. The stars of episode one are two of the most popular golfers on tour, Justin Thomas, along with his father/coach Mike Thomas and Jordan Spieth. While the cameras take you into the thick of the action at the 2022 PGA Championship on Justin’s journey to victory, the interviews with J.T. and his father give a glimpse into the anguishing mental side of what it takes to win, especially a major. The first episode sets the tone and documents Spieth’s resurgence in early 2022, while Thomas is struggling to win more majors. Capturing the Big and Small Moments It’s not just the big moments that are chronicled that make the series compelling, it’s the mundane activities that make things interesting. For instance, during the 2022 PGA Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the cameras follow Justin Thomas into a CVS as he purchases allergy medicine. The childhood videos of Justin showing the loving relationship between father and son and seen before. Perhaps Jordan Spieth put it best in a recent podcast when he said, “The cameras were there when you didn’t want them and they were there when you did want them.” Great Insight A variety of highly respected golf personalities and journalists are interviewed in each episode to provide insight on PGA Tour life. Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee, Golf Magazine writer Dylan Dethier, Barstool Sports writer Dan Rapaport and golf instructor Sean Foley can all be seen making comments. Excellent Editing The second episode features Brooks Koepka dealing with injury and not being able to compete at the highest level. how golf has been such a central part of their lives are heartwarming. Comeback For The Ages Episode one plays out like a Hollywood script. Just prior to J.T. teeing off for the final round at the PGA Championship, an analyst states, “Thomas is seven strokes off the lead with a 1.2% chance of winning from that position.” In the dramatic final round, Thomas made a furious charge up the leaderboard and won in a playoff over Will Zalatoris. The full intensity of that final round was captured in exemplary fashion. Amazing Access Netflix cameras had amazing behind-the-scenes access never
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