They may all be must-see TV.
Netflix, which is set to have a live golf telecast for the first time, has announced pairings for the first-ever Netflix Cup, which matches a “Drive to Survive” racer and a “Full Swing” golfer in a two-man competition.
Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas is the host for the event, on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. ET. The course is ranked 19th on Golfweek’s Best 2023: Top 50 casino golf courses in the U.S.
The event is one of many to kick start the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix. The pairings are:
- Rickie Fowler and Lando Norris
- Justin Thomas and Carlos Sainz
- Collin Morikawa and Pierre Gasly
- Max Homa and Alex Albon
“We love to see how our sports series have brought increased fandom to sports leagues and competitions all over the world,” said Gabe Spitzer, Vice President of Nonfiction Sports at Netflix, in a release. “The Netflix Cup will take that energy to the next level with global stars from two popular hits competing in our first-ever live sports event.”
