What is the Netflix Cup and which PGA Tour stars and F1 drivers are taking part?
PGA Tour stars and some of the best F1 drivers will compete in the first ever Netflix Cup on November 14, 2023.
The 2023 Netflix Cup will take place at Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas on Tuesday November 14, and it will be contested between four of the biggest PGA Tour stars and F1 drivers.
PGA Tour players Max Homa, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler and Collin Moirkawa will join Lando Norris, Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly in the first-ever Netflix Cup.
All four PGA Tour players recently took part in Netflix's new 'Full Swing' docu-series, and all four F1 drivers featured in the popular 'Drive to Survive' series.
The event, which is taking place just days before the 2023 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, will be broadcast live on Netflix and then be available on demand the next day.
The 2023 Netflix Cup will take place at Wynn Golf Club, which has very much been in the public eye of late as a result of its proximity to The Sphere, which is Las Vegas' latest extravaganza.
Discussing the event, Netflix's vice president of non-fiction sports, Gabe Spitzer, said:
GolfMagic will bring you up to speed with all of the action as it happens in the 2023 Netflix Cup, but for now, we have answered all of your latest questions ahead of the four-team clash.
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What is the Netflix Cup?
The first-ever Netflix Cup pits four F1 drivers who featured in the brand's popular 'Drive to Survive' series with four PGA Tour players who starred in the new 'Full Swing' series.
Netflix has chosen four F1 drivers with a big passion for the sport of golf to ensure the fairest possible match.
Where and when is the Netflix Cup taking place?
The Netflix Cup 2023 will take place at the Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas, United States, on Tuesday November 14.
The tournament is set to take place just days before the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, which you can keep up to speed with at our sister company, Crash.net.
The Netflix Cup will take place at 3pm Pacific Time (6pm Eastern Time).
That is 11pm for UK fans.
Which PGA Tour players are competing in the Netflix Cup?
Which F1 drivers are competing in the Netflix Cup?
- Lando Norris
- Alex Albon
- Carlos Sainz
- Pierre Gasly
Their golf handicaps are estimated as follows: Norris (13), Albon (TBC), Sainz (10), Gasly (24).
What are the Netflix Cup teams?
- Fowler & Norris
- Thomas & Sainz
- Homa & Albon
- Morikawa & Gasly
Two worlds collide in Netflix's first LIVE sports event -- the Netflix Cup! It's Formula 1: Drive to Survive vs. Full Swing -- streaming live from the Wynn Las Vegas on November 14 at 3PM PT/6PM ET! pic.twitter.com/CbTg3k7qIL
— Netflix (@netflix) October 17, 2023
What is the format?
The format is Scramble Match Play.
Each of the four teams will play eight holes of match play featuring some surprise challenges.
Following the match play, the top team from each foursome will compete in a playoff hole to crown the first ever Netflix Cup champions.
Match 1: Fowler & Norris vs Thomas & Sainz
Match 2: Homa & Albon vs Morikawa & Gasly
Final: to be contested on one playoff hole between the winners of Match 1 and Match 2
How does a Scramble work?
Each player will tee off on every hole. Each team will then select one of their drives, and both players will then play from that spot, repeating the process until the hole comes to an end. The team with the lowest score will win that hole.
Who are the commentators for the Netflix Cup?
Comedian Bert Kreischer, PGA Tour player Joel Dahmen, sports host Kay Adams and NFL running back Marshawn Lynch will host the show.
How can I watch the Netflix Cup?
The Netflix Cup will be broadcast live on Netflix and will be available on the streaming service following the event.
Netflix prices start at £4.99 a month and all subscribers will be able to watch the event live without making any additional purchases.
Netflix is available to watch online, as well as on smart TVs and phones and tablets via the Netflix app.
