Will Ferrell portrays fictional golfer Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins in a new teaser for the upcoming Netflix comedy series "The Hawk".
The series marks a high-profile entry into the sports-comedy genre for the streaming giant, leveraging Ferrell's comedic persona to draw viewers into the world of professional golf.
In the released teaser, Hawkins performs his signature putt, which results in a hole-in-one. The footage was filmed at Pinehurst Golf Course [1, 6]. The promotion is designed to generate buzz for the show, which is slated for a summer 2026 launch [2].
The series will consist of 10 episodes [3]. Within the fictional narrative of the show, Hawkins is depicted as a legendary figure in the sport. Some descriptions label him as one of the greatest names in golf history [2], while other details specify he was the number one golfer in 2004 [4].
Ferrell has been appearing in character to promote the project, including visits to local media outlets. The show follows the comeback arc of the golf legend as he attempts to navigate the modern professional circuit. This blending of fictional sports history with contemporary settings is a central theme of the production [5].
The teaser first appeared in March 2026 to build anticipation for the summer release [2, 6]. Netflix has not yet released a specific premiere date, but the marketing campaign continues to highlight the absurdities of Hawkins' professional legacy.
“The series will consist of 10 episodes”
The production of 'The Hawk' signals Netflix's continued strategy of investing in character-driven comedies with established stars. By creating a fictional sports legend with a specific historical anchor—such as the 2004 ranking—the show attempts to satirize the prestige and ego of professional golf while appealing to a broad comedy audience.
