Ken Griffey Jr. and Michael Collins Return for Season 2 of Golf Series ‘Caddie & The Kid’

The PGA Championship has begun at Aronimink, setting the stage for a transformative moment in golf. This sport’s power to reshape lives and connect people is on full display in Caddie & The Kid, the popular YouTube series starring MLB Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. and ESPN golf analyst Michael Collins. The show is officially returning for a second season.

Following the success of its debut, BARK BARK and Hartbeat announced that State Farm® will serve as the presenting sponsor for two new episodes of the premium golf and travel series. The upcoming season expands on the first with a signature blend of golf, culture, and celebrity-driven storytelling tied to major sports moments.

Season 2 Premieres with PGA Championship Episode

The new season tees off with an episode released around golf’s second major, the PGA Championship. Filmed at Streamsong Resort in Florida, the episode features an all-star lineup of guests, including:

• NFL standouts Aidan Hutchinson, Travis Hunter, and Emeka Egbuka
• Former LPGA Tour professional Mel Reid
• Leading YouTube golf creator Grant Horvat

Seattle Episode Ties to World Cup Excitement

Later this summer, Caddie & The Kid heads to Seattle for a special episode celebrating the World Cup. Griffey Jr. and Collins explore the city’s soccer culture with the Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC, before playing at iconic venues like Chambers Bay Golf Course and Sahalee Country Club.

The episode culminates in a 3v3 showdown featuring:

• Women’s World Cup champion Carli Lloyd
• Super Bowl-winning kicker Jason Myers
• Popular YouTube duo The Bryan Bros (George and Wesley Bryan)
• U.S. soccer legend Landon Donovan

“We’re getting fans and brands even closer to big athletes around huge tentpole moments on YouTube like the World Cup. Anything can happen on the golf course—the competition stays high, but the casual setting means they can be themselves and tell stories no one’s heard about these milestone events. That’s where the magic happens.”
— Daniel Sattelmeyer, Series Showrunner and Head of Creative at BARK BARK

State Farm’s iconic Jake from State Farm returns for Season 2, trading banter and reading fairways alongside Griffey Jr. and Collins. The character’s seamless integration, including custom content and memorable on-course moments, underscores how State Farm continues to lead in modern entertainment through culturally relevant sports storytelling.

“Season one of Caddie & The Kid proved that sports and entertainment are blending faster than ever.”
— Alyson Griffin, Head of Marketing at State Farm