Get ready for laughter with ‘Fore Real,’ a new hidden-camera prank show redefining golf humor. Premiering August 26 on YouTube.
Golf is getting a comedic makeover this summer with the debut of “Fore Real,” a new hidden-camera prank series that promises to flip the traditionally buttoned-up sport on its head. Created by golf personality Hally Leadbetter and veteran prank producers, the show premieres August 26 on YouTube, targeting both golf enthusiasts and comedy fans alike.
The Creative Team Behind the Chaos
“Fore Real” brings together an experienced trio of creators who understand both golf culture and viral entertainment. Hally Leadbetter, known for her heartfelt and humorous golf content across social media, serves as creator and host. She’s joined by Nick Kreiss, whose prank credentials include work on “Punk’d,” “Jackass,” “The Eric Andre Show,” and “Bad Trip,” and comedy executive producer Andrew Wantuck, who brings 15 years of experience from shows like “Tosh.0” and “The Jim Jefferies Show.”
“Fore Real is everything I love about golf – but flipped on its head,” Leadbetter said in the announcement. “It’s about fun, surprise, and not taking ourselves too seriously. We created this show to celebrate the culture of the game and the people who make it great with a few wild twists along the way.”
“Fore Real” Trailer
Format and Concept
Each episode follows a structured format designed to maximize both surprise and entertainment value. Leadbetter identifies unsuspecting golfers as targets, then orchestrates elaborate pranks using hidden cameras, immersive actors, and “perfectly absurd setups.” The action unfolds while Leadbetter and rotating celebrity or professional golfer guests watch from a mobile video village, pulling strings and reacting in real-time.
The show promises a mix of one centerpiece prank per episode, fast-paced, shorter bits, and recurring elements that tie everything together. The payoff comes when bewildered golfers reach their breaking point, only to discover they’ve been pranked “Fore Real” as cameras are revealed and the elaborate setup is exposed.
Riding the Wave of Golf Entertainment Success
The timing couldn’t be better for golf-centric entertainment content. “Fore Real” is produced by Better Content Co. in partnership with Pro Shop Studios, the same team behind the recent Netflix phenomenon “Happy Gilmore 2.” The Adam Sandler sequel became Netflix’s biggest film premiere ever, garnering over 47 million views in just three days after its July 25 debut.
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“At Pro Shop, we love pushing the boundaries of what golf content can be, and teaming up with Hally Leadbetter and the team at Better Content Co. has been the perfect creative match,” said Chad Mumm, Co-Founder and President of Pro Shop. “Fore Real has been one of the most fun projects we’ve developed at Pro Shop Studios.”
Bridging Golf and Pop Culture
The show represents a broader trend of golf content creators working to make the sport more accessible and entertaining to mainstream audiences. Pro Shop Studios, which serves as the preferred partner for the PGA TOUR in Hollywood, has positioned itself at the intersection of golf and popular culture.
“Producing content that bridges the gap between golf and popular culture is always fun, but hopping in the sandbox with Hally, Andrew, and Nick to produce pranks is another level up,” said KP Anderson, Executive Producer at Pro Shop Studios.
What This Means for Golf Content
“Fore Real” arrives at a time when golf is experiencing a cultural renaissance, driven partly by younger audiences discovering the sport and partly by content creators finding new ways to present golf entertainment. The show’s YouTube debut reflects the platform’s growing importance for sports and comedy content, particularly among younger demographics.
The series also represents a departure from traditional golf programming, which has historically focused on instruction, tournament coverage, or reverent documentary-style content. By embracing the prank format, “Fore Real” signals that golf entertainment is willing to embrace irreverence and humor—potentially attracting viewers who might never tune in to conventional golf programming.
Looking Ahead
With the first episode dropping August 26, “Fore Real” will test whether golf’s growing cultural cachet can support more experimental content formats. The show’s success could pave the way for more unconventional golf entertainment, while failure might suggest limits to how far the sport’s content can stray from traditional formats.
For now, golf fans and comedy enthusiasts alike will have to wait to see whether “Fore Real” can deliver on its promise to surprise unsuspecting golfers while entertaining audiences who may never have held a club.
The series launches exclusively on YouTube, with additional episodes planned for future release.
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