Why is Bill Murray trending following his new Irish golf show?
Bill Murray is trending due to the release of his new travel documentary series, A Course Called Ireland. The six-episode show follows the actor golfing across Ireland alongside author Tom Coyne. Attention has drawn to the show following reviews and interviews highlighting Murray's reluctance to be the primary focus of the production.
What happened
- Earlier
Writer Tom Coyne publishes his best-selling golf book A Course Called Ireland, recounting his walking journey across Irish golf courses [3].
- Recently
Bill Murray joins Coyne to film a six-part TV adaptation, visiting locations such as County Kerry and County Cork [2], [3].
- 27 Oct 2026
The series premieres on Paramount+ and receives coverage across major media outlets [2], [3].
What you need to know
A Course Called Ireland is a six-episode series consisting of 30-minute episodes [3].
The travelogue features actor Bill Murray and writer Tom Coyne golfing and touring around Ireland [2], [3].
Guest appearances in the series include actor Chris O'Dowd, Jason Kelce, and Murray's brothers [3].
The series premieres on Paramount+ with production involvement from the BBC [3].
It is not known whether the producers plan to create additional seasons or bring in other celebrity golfers for future installments [3].
Background
The television series is based on Tom Coyne's 2009 book of the same title, which documented his travels playing every golf course in Ireland. Coyne spent 17 years trying to adapt the book for television before teaming up with Murray, with whom he co-owns a golf course in New York [3].
While Murray agreed to join the project to support his friend, he expressed dissatisfaction during filming when the production crew shifted the focus heavily onto him rather than the book's original premise. Despite his frustration with camera crews, Coyne noted that Murray was warm and welcoming to local residents throughout their trip [2], [3].
Questions people ask
What is A Course Called Ireland about?
It is a six-part travel show featuring Bill Murray and author Tom Coyne as they travel around Ireland playing golf and meeting locals [2], [3].
Where can I watch the show?
The documentary series premieres on Paramount+ and involves partners including the BBC [3].
Who else appears in the series?
In addition to Murray and Coyne, the show features guest appearances by Chris O'Dowd, Jason Kelce, and members of Murray's family [3].
Where this came from
[1] bbc.co.uk
A Course Called Ireland
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[2] theguardian.com
A Course Called Ireland review – why did Bill Murray ever agree to this Irish golf show?
Preview image from theguardian.com
[3] hollywoodreporter.com
Bill Murray Is Generally OK Giving You a “Bill Murray Moment”
Preview image from hollywoodreporter.com
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