LIV Golf could well produce its own 'Drive to Survive' style series in a bid to attract new fans to the Saudi-funded circuit, according to Bloomberg. Since its inception earlier this year LIV has stolen the headlines in the world of golf.
The breakaway series has found itself locked in a battle with both the PGA and DP World Tour, as it looks to stamp its modern authority on the professional game. There is no doubt LIV has split many opinions in the sport.
But, it has no doubt offered a new wave into professional golf with all sorts of change, including shotgun starts, team competition and mega-money events.
It's maiden campaign comes to an end this week, with the season finale taking place in Miami at Trump National Doral. Going forward though it seems the circuit is keen to implement a behind-the-scenes series, following the success of F1's Drive to Survive on Netflix.
The report from Bloomberg revealed: "Representatives for LIV Golf have approached production companies and would then shop any potential show to a streaming service or TV network." The breakaway circuit would no doubt be hoping to attract the attention and support F1 did following the release of its Netflix series, which has since had four seasons.
Despite the reports, striking a deal could well be difficult for LIV Golf. As a result, their arch rivals the PGA Tour have already struck a deal with Netflix to produce a behind-the-ropes series which will cover the recent 2022 season. The production is set to be an exciting one for golf fans amid the wide-spread fallout at the top of the game over the last 12 months.
One man who was initially named to feature in the show was Dustin Johnson, however the American star has since made the controversial move to LIV Golf and been crowned the Saudi-backed circuit's maiden champion. Following the LIV saga it remains to be seen how much of it will be covered in the Netflix series.
However, its producer Chad Mumm had an exciting message for fans waiting on the release of the Netflix production. He took to Twitter last month to write: "I try to manage expectations in general but having lived through it this year and now having sat through hours of edits and footage I can confidently say this was a good year to make a show about pro golf."
Finding a production company for the series would not be the first hurdle LIV have faced when it comes to its coverage. As a result the breakaway series is still yet to secure broadcasting coverage for its events, with them currently being streamed on its website and YouTube channel.
Most recently it was reported that LIV had offered to pay Fox Sports to cover its tournaments, however the Saudi-backed circuit have since played down the claim as they continue their hunt for a broadcaster ahead of 2023.
