Full Swing season 2: recaps, cast and everything we know about the golf docuseries

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It's time to head back onto the golf course with some of the best players in the game, as Full Swing season 2 has arrived on Netflix. The sports docuseries became a smash hit with viewers, engaging both long-time golf fans and bringing in many who weren't as familiar with the sport through its incredible access and close looks at the lives of various players. Expect plenty more of that with Full Swing season 2.

Full Swing is just one example of the sports docuseries being a hit format for Netflix. While this show covers golf, the streamer has Drive to Survive for Formula 1, Break Point for tennis, Tour de France: Unchained for cycling and Quarterback for the NFL. 

Get everything you need to know about Full Swing season 2 right here.

Full Swing season 2 episode recaps

All eight episodes of Full Swing season 2 are now available to stream on Netflix, which of course requires a Netflix subscription to watch.

Here are the synopses for each Full Swing season 2 episode:

Full Swing season 2 episode 1, "The Game Has Changed Part 1"
"The PGA Tour finds a new rival in LIV Golf as both sides meet at the Masters Tournament. Rory McIlroy tries to play his best while taking on a new role." Read WTW's Full Swing season 2 episode 1 recap.

Full Swing season 2 episode 2, "The Game Has Changed Part 2"
"A mind-blowing merger shocks the golf world. At the US Open, Dustin Johnson reunites with PGA Tour players and Rickie Fowler attempts a comeback." Read WTW's Full Swing season 2 episode 2 recap.

Full Swing season 2 episode 3, "Mind Game"
"Newfound fame and fatherhood begin to impact Joel Dahmen's game and personal life. Wyndham Clark gets help to cope with the pressure of pro golf."

Full Swing season 2 episode 4, "Prove It"
"After a stellar performance at the President's Cup, 20-year-old golfer Tom Kim's star continues to rise — but can he meet expectations on a major stage?"

Full Swing season 2 episode 5, "In the Shadows"
"As his older brother Matt rides the waves of success after winning the US Open, Alex Fitzpatrick looks to blaze his own path to golf glory."

Full swing season 2 episode 6, "Pick Six"
"US captain Zach Johnson makes his selections for the Ryder Cup team, while Justin Thomas worries he may not make it to Rome after a tumultuous year."

Full Swing season 2 episode 7, "All Roads Lead to Rome Part 1"
"The US team is ready to dominate in the Ryder Cup once more, but European captain Luke Donald is determined to lead his team to victory in Rome."

Full Swing season 2 episode 8, "All Roads Lead to Rome Part 2"
The Ryder Cup gets off to a shaky start for Team USA. Tensions run high after an incident on then 18th green. The epic battle comes to an emotional end."

Full Swing season 2 cast

The roster of professional golfers has been unveiled for Full Swing season 2. Among them are a few familiar faces from season 1 (including Rory McIlroy and fan-favorite Joel Dahmen), but also a handful of golfers appearing on the series for the first time

Here are the Full Swing season 2 featured golfers:

  • Keegan Bradley
  • Wyndham Clark
  • Joel Dahmen
  • Luke Donald
  • Alex Fitzpatrick
  • Matt Fitzpatrick
  • Rickie Fowler
  • Dustin Johnson
  • Zach Johnson
  • Tom Kim
  • Rory McIlroy
  • Justin Rose
  • Justin Thomas

Find out more about the Full Swing season 2 cast here.

Full Swing season 2 premise

The overall premise for Full Swing is not changing after its first season. The docuseries follows some of the world's top professional golfers both at home and on the course, including them at some of the biggest tournaments in the world, like the four majors (The Masters, PGA Championship, US Open, Open Championship).

But as the game continues to change, Full Swing is there to capture it. Here is the description of what to expect this season from Netflix:

"In the upcoming episodes, though, the drama reaches new heights following an unexpected proposed agreement between the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, backers of LIV golf. Full Swing also follows golfers to the biennial Ryder Cup, which includes the best players across the US and Europe. In addition to documenting their failures and wins on the course, the series digs deeper into the personal lives of some of the most talented golfers in the game — their families, rivalries and more."

Full Swing season 2 trailer

The official Full Swing season 2 trailer is finally here, previewing some of the biggest storylines of the year, including the PGA Tour/LIV Golf deal and the 2023 Ryder Cup, plus plenty more drama. Watch it directly below:

Also, Netflix released a sneak peek of the new season, which you can watch below. It features season 1 breakout Joel Dahmen and his caddie Geno Bonnalie talking about the effect their newfound fame has had on them. 

Michael Balderston

Michael Balderston is a DC-based entertainment and assistant managing editor for What to Watch, who has previously written about the TV and movies with TV Technology, Awards Circuit and regional publications. Spending most of his time watching new movies at the theater or classics on TCM, some of Michael's favorite movies include Casablanca, Moulin Rouge!, Silence of the Lambs, Children of Men, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and Star Wars. On the TV side he enjoys Only Murders in the Building, Yellowstone, The Boys, Game of Thrones and is always up for a Seinfeld rerun. Follow on Letterboxd.