After Being Thrashed by ESPN, Netflix Replies Back With Bizarrely Copying LIV Golf’s Inclusive Idea

Well, it’s LIV Golf again! The inception of the Saudi-backed league had raked in a lot of controversy. From introducing new additions to the game to providing its players with elevated prize pools, they have turned many heads in their direction. However, this time around it’s the Netflix Cup that has surprised the sporting world with its on-course style.

The live sports event, backed by the popular streaming service, had a grand start at the Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas. The tournament saw a Formula 1 driver and a golfer pairing up to compete against similar teams. And, much to everyone’s surprise, the competition went ahead to take a page out of the PIF-funded League even after facing a setback, courtesy of none other than ESPN!

Netflix takes a page out of LIV Golf in a surprising way

Netflix wanted to get in some of the action of Formula 1 as they were reportedly in contention to broadcast the sport in America. However, they were beaten to the game by ESPN, who signed a new deal with the sport to extend their contract.

The new three-year agreement with the cable company acted as nothing short of a jab to Netflix, which, in a bizarre reply of sorts, decided to copy LIV Golf during the much-anticipated live sports event.

When the teams entered the course in the live sports event, they were welcomed with music blasting off in the speakers. The song Industry Baby by Lil Nas X was being played in the background. This was a new style of golf play that was first introduced by the Middle Eastern circuit in its inaugural season.

Well, it seems as if LIV Golf has come to grow on many in the community. And it is but one of the many instances in the circuit that saw its golfers go along with the wonderful beats

Matthew Wolff swings his club along Rihanna’s beat

By the last round of the PIF-funded league’s event in Greenbrier, Matthew Wolff saw himself finish at T5 with a score of 16-under. However, he didn’t fail to put up an enthralling performance for the audience as the player was spotted teeing his first shot, all the while listening to Rihanna’s song.

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The 24-year-old was grooving to the song, starting with the lyrics,  “Never mind what haters say, ignore ‘em ‘til they fade away.” And it did turn out well for Wolff as he drove the ball in a stunning manner on the first hole of the round. What did you think of the music playing in the background of the Netflix Cup? Share your thoughts below.

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