Pairings and matches have been confirmed for Netflix’s first live stream featuring top PGA Tour stars and Formula 1 drivers in a golf competition.
The Netflix Cup will see two worlds collide with stars of popular shows Drive to survive And At his best joining forces in a made-for-TV event that will be the first sporting event broadcast live on Netflix in the product’s history.
The competition will see four pairs each consisting of a PGA Tour professional and an F1 driver playing in an eight-hole match, with the top two teams advancing to the final hole for a chance to win the cup. The competition will take place in Las Vegas.
Norris & FowlerSainz & ThomasGasly & MorikawaAlbon & HomaIt’s a match made on the green. ⛳️ Tune in to the Netflix Cup on Tuesday, November 14 LIVE at 3 p.m. PT from Wynn Las Vegas! pic.twitter.com/IsKrMAkADbNovember 9, 2023
Briton Lando Norris will team up with Rickie Fowler, while Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz will be partnered with the two-time major champion Justin Thomas.
Somewhere else, Colin Morikawa – fresh from his recent Zozo Championship victory – will compete alongside Alpine’s Pierre Gasly, with Williams driver Alex Albon completing the teams alongside Max Homa.
The two semi-finals have also been set, with the team of Norris and Fowler taking on Sainz and Thomas, while Morikawa and Gasly face Albon and Homa.
The event coincides with the week of the inaugural Heineken Silver Formula 1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas.
Netflix Cup matches
- Lando Norris and Rickie Fowler vs. Carlos Sainz and Justin Thomas
- Pierre Gasly and Collin Morikawa against Alex Albon and Max Homa
Alongside the stars on the course, there will also be a quartet of big names on the stand, including comedian Bert Kreischer, PGA Tour professional. Joel Dahmensportscaster Kay Adams and former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch host the show.
Speaking at the event, Norb Gambuzza, PGA Tour senior vice president of media and gaming, said: “The PGA Tour is proud to be a part of this important milestone for Netflix and we look forward to showcasing the athletes professionals of our sport to a live global audience.
“New and diverse audiences have learned more about our sports and their athletes through ‘Full Swing’ and ‘Drive to Survive,’ and we are thrilled to team up with Netflix, Formula 1 and the Las Vegas Grand Prix in this exciting setting. concept.”
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