The BBC has announced details of a new six-part series that will see Irish American star and golf devotee Bill Murray taking on "some of the Emerald Isle's most iconic courses in a love letter to both the game and the place that shaped the Murray clan".
Off Course (working title) has been commissioned by BBC Factual Entertainment, BBC Northern Ireland, and Paramount+ and is "inspired by Tom Coyne's New York Times bestseller, A Course Called Ireland".
"But this is no ordinary golf show – it's about life, chance encounters, and the joy of going gloriously off course," said the BBC.
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"Joined by the extended Murray family, celebrity friends, and long-time golfing companion Tom Coyne, the journey moves from revelations to epiphanies – and the occasional wrong turn.
"Off Course captures candid, unscripted moments woven with the wit, warmth, and wonder of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland."
"I started out caddying, and golf was the best education I ever received. Ireland feels like the right place to put all that to work," said Murray, whose roots are in Cork and Galway.
"They've got this wonderful word there, 'craic', which means fun, but it means a lot of other things. A lot of good things. And this show will be about us finding it."
Catherine Catton, BBC Head of Factual Entertainment Commissioning and Events, said: "This is a series full of humour, heart, and adventure, set against some of the most beautiful backdrops imaginable – and we can't wait for audiences to come along for the ride with Bill."
Eddie Doyle, Head of Content Commissioning, BBC Northern Ireland, added: "We're thrilled that this series promises stunning scenery and beautiful golf courses, couple this with the wit and charm of Bill and his friends, and the series promises to be joyful viewing for audiences."
A transmission date is yet to be announced.
