If you thought 2025’s Happy Gilmore 2 satisfied your appetite for golf comedy, Netflix is about to prove you wrong. The streaming giant just dropped the first official look at Will Ferrell’s upcoming series The Hawk, and it’s exactly the kind of ridiculous, overly confident sports character Ferrell was born to play.
The 10-episode comedy, which hits Netflix summer 2026, finally has a title and a face—well, a face under a bleached-blonde curly wig, a hot pink polo, and a visor that simply says “Hawk.” Because when you’re a legend, you don’t need your full name .
Meet Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins: Golf’s Most Delusional Comeback Kid
Ferrell stars as Lonnie Hawkins, the world’s number one golfer back in 2004. Yes, 2004. That was 22 years ago, but who’s counting? Certainly not Lonnie. The official logline describes a man whose “body says retire, but his heart says he’s not done yet” . He’s one major win away from completing golf’s Grand Slam, and absolutely nothing—not his ex-wife, not his son who’s now golf’s golden boy, not reality itself—will convince him otherwise.
The teasers give us three variations of the same joke, and they all land. A dramatic voiceover intros him as “a legend, an icon, a champion, an American hero.” Lonnie mouths along proudly, then turns to the camera: “That’s me. I’m him. That’s who they’re talking about. If you were wondering” .
But my favorite moment? When the narrator adds he’s “forever remembered for the biggest choke in golf history.” Lonnie immediately shushes the camera. “Don’t bring that up” .
That Look: Pink, Platinum, and Pure Ferrell
Let’s talk about the fit. Ferrell rocks a fuchsia polo shirt, white plaid pants, a puka shell necklace (suspected, but strongly suspected), and those curly platinum locks peeking out from under his visor. In one teaser, he attempts LeBron James’ signature chalk toss—then promptly chokes on the powder. “That was not a good idea,” he admits .
It’s vintage Ferrell: a man so confident he’s actually incompetent, so committed to his own legend that he can’t see the punchline coming. If you loved Ricky Bobby in Talladega Nights or Chazz Michael Michaels in Blades of Glory, you’re going to adore The Hawk.
The All-Star Cast Backing Him Up
Ferrell isn’t swinging alone. The cast is stacked with comedy heavyweights and familiar faces:
- Molly Shannon as Stacy, Lonnie’s “foul-mouthed ex-wife” who knows he’s through
- Jimmy Tatro as Lance, their son and golf’s new golden boy
- Fortune Feimster as Sam, a new caddie who might be Lonnie’s lucky charm
- Luke Wilson as Golden Fisk, a rival golfer who’s beaten Lonnie twice
- Chris Parnell as Anton, an abrasive PGA Tour board member
- Katelyn Tarver as Natalie, Lance’s social media influencer fiancée
- David Hornsby as Radford, Stacy’s new Southern boyfriend
- Gabriel Hogan and Aida Osman in recurring roles as Lance’s trainer and childhood friend
It’s also a mini SNL reunion with Ferrell and Shannon, who both joined Saturday Night Live in 1995. Their chemistry alone is worth the price of admission .
Who’s Behind the Camera? (Hint: Rian Johnson)
Here’s where it gets interesting. The series is executive produced by Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman through their T-Street banner—the same team behind Knives Out and Poker Face . David Gordon Green (Halloween, Eastbound & Down) also executive produces, along with Ferrell’s longtime collaborator Chris Henchy and Harper Steele.
That’s a surprising mix of prestige thriller and absurdist comedy credentials, and it suggests The Hawk might have more depth than your average sports parody. Ferrell produces through his Gloria Sanchez Productions banner, with the PGA Tour officially partnered on the project .
What Fans Are Already Saying
The internet is already warming up its irons. On Reddit, one fan commented, “This looks hilarious, can’t wait to check this one out in the summer, and the trailer voice is such a throwback. I remember that voice was very prominent in 2000s film trailers” . Another noted the Happy Gilmore vibes, which is never a bad comparison in the golf-comedy world.
Some wished it were a movie rather than a 10-episode series, but with Ferrell leaning into television more in recent years (You’re Cordially Invited on Prime Video, his various docs), a longer format might let Lonnie’s delusion breathe.
A Minor Injury Setback (But He’s Fine)
Production hit a small snag back in November when Ferrell suffered a minor injury off-set. Nothing serious, but it forced producers to shuffle the schedule while he recovered. Clearly, it didn’t delay the summer 2026 target .
Why This Could Be Netflix’s Next Big Comedy Hit
Golf comedies are having a moment. Happy Gilmore 2 proved the appetite is there, and Apple TV’s Stick with Owen Wilson kept the momentum going. But The Hawk feels different. It’s not just a sports parody; it’s a character study of a man who refuses to age out of his own spotlight.
Ferrell excels at playing men who are blissfully unaware of their own irrelevance. Lonnie Hawkins fits that mold perfectly—washed up, overconfident, and utterly convinced he’s one swing away from glory. With that supporting cast and that creative team, this could be the comedy event of the summer.
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When Can You Watch?
The Hawk premieres on Netflix summer 2026. An exact date hasn’t been announced yet, but expect the full trailer and promotional rollout in the coming months.
Until then, we’ll be practicing our chalk tosses. Just… maybe outside.
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