Netflix's Full Swing has been making headlines ever since it was announced last year. The series was finally released on Wednesday morning on Netflix. It consists of eight episodes featuring the best golfers in the world.
Full Swing is an amalgamation of drama, fights, arguments, emotions, tears, fights, and endless surprises.
Here is a quick summary of all eight episodes of Full Swing.
Full Swing documentary episode summaries
Episode 1: Frenemies
The first episode, as the name suggests, revolves around childhood friends Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth, who become fierce rivals while competing against each other.
Thomas and Spieth are best friends and have competed in numerous tournaments while growing up. The first episode of Full Swing highlights their friendship with a glimpse of their past tournaments as they competed against each other.
Justin Thomas confessed that he became envious of Jordan Spieth during the early days of their professional careers.
Episode 2: Win or Go Home
'Win or Go Home' heavily features Brooks Keopka's struggles on and off the course. Koepka opened up about his mental health and hopes to reclaim his status as one of the best golfers in the world at the Masters.
Although he portrays being a tough guy while playing on the greens, he has been through a lot in his life. Scottie Scheffler was also featured in the second episode of Full Swing. However, the episode was mainly focused on Brooks Koepka.
Episode 3: Money or Legacy?
The third episode revolved around Ian Poulter and the debate to join LIV Golf. Poulter was aware of the outcome of joining the rival series, but he still went ahead and signed the contract.
He faced public scrutiny for his decision and also lost an opportunity to serve as the captain of the Ryder Cup.
Episode 4: Imposter Syndrome
The episode highlights the breakout star of the series, Joel Dahmen, a self-deprecating golfer learning to embrace growing responsibilities.
It talks a lot about the star golfer and his personality, showing Dahmen and Harry Higgs' shirtless party at the 16th hole of the WM Phoenix Open.
Episode 5: American Dreams
Full Swing's Episode 5 shows the face-off between Dustin Johnson and Matt Fitzpatrick at the US Open. The two golfers who are poles alike playing on the same course are fun and must watch an episode of the series. It also explains DJ's decision to join LIV Golf.
Episode 6: Don't Get Bitter, Get Better
The episode beautifully justifies why Tony Fianu is considered the nicest guy on tour. He opens up emotionally and shares many of his personal stories. The episode also features Collin Morikawa and his family.
Episode 7: Golf is hard
Sahith Theegala and Mito Pereira both handled their defeats admirably. The episode shows their approach to dealing with the results of the game.
Episode 8: Everything has led to this
The main highlight of the episode was Rory McIlroy. The Northern Irish golfer opened up about the controversy between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf and also about his best friend, Tiger Woods.