Leveraging Netflix to Spark Your Spouse’s Love for Golf
With another Valentine’s Day in the books, I wanted to give you the scoop on how the premise of Netflix & Chill has brought me closer to my husband and our love of sports. I wouldn’t have guessed a docuseries I intended to snooze through could open a window to the passionate world of sports. For me, and potentially for your spouse, Netflix has become an unexpected avenue for understanding and appreciating various sports cultures. One I feel you too can leverage to connect your spouse to golf + other awesome sports.
Shows like “Full Swing,” “Drive to Survive,” and “Break Point” have done more than just fill my rainy Saturday mornings throughout winter and spring; they’ve educated me, made me a fan, and surprisingly, brought me closer to the sports they showcase along with shared entertainment with my husband. My trek into the golfing world was already in full swing when “Full Swing” Season 1 was released, but its impact reminded me of my transformative experience with “Drive to Survive” and how it sparked my interest in Formula 1.
The Sports Docuseries Recipe – Rinse & Repeat
“Drive to Survive” didn’t just introduce me to Formula 1; it submerged me into its ecosystem, turning me into a well-informed new fan who could follow the intricate strategies, team dynamics, and the sheer adrenaline of the races. This deep dive into F1 culture demonstrated the power of storytelling in making a sport accessible and deeply engaging. It helps that the production value is outstanding!
Similarly, “Full Swing” provides an inside look into the professional golf tour, offering more than just tournament highlights and tired interviews. It sheds lights on the personal struggles and triumphs of golfers, making each putt, swing, and trash shot resonate on a personal level. It’s this intimate approach that can transform someone from a casual observer to a passionate fan, invested in the players and the game.
The Recipe in Action
My Netflix sports docuseries obsession didn’t stop with golf or F1. “Break Point” brought me to the intense world of tennis, while the latest NASCAR docuseries ignited my interest in motor racing, making me genuinely excited for the Daytona 500—a feat I never anticipated. Each series peeled back the layers of its respective sport, revealing the dedication, pain, joy, and sheer human spirit driving each athlete.
Nailing the Netflix & Chill Part
If they’re remotely interested in sports or enjoy compelling human stories, there’s a Netflix docuseries for them. Make it a date night. Watching together not only sparks shared interest but also opens up conversations about the sport (and whatever else). Encourage your partner to follow the golfers from the show on social media to increase the chances of becoming invested. Colin did a phenomenal job of knowing that cultivating interest might take time. This allowed for curiosity and connection to the stories and personalities to naturally lead to a deeper appreciation of the sports being covered.
Netflix and chill can surprisingly serve as the gateway to understanding and loving sports, even for the most unlikely fans. Here’s to your next Netflix binge session!