The maiden challenge Netflix Cup has finally come to an end. The golfers and the racers on the course sped through a rail of swings and showed some immaculate gameplay. Playing against Tony Finau and Pierre Gasly in the final showdown, Justin Thomas and Carlos Sainz took the title and the trophy.

As the two players took to the stage to celebrate the win with champagne, in a toss of seconds, a mishap led to the crowd breaking into stitches and shushes. Sainz held his head whilst JT turned around in contemplation. 

The Netflix Cup triumph and the unscripted trophy tumble 

In the glass city of Las Vegas, the Wynn Golf Club played host to a groundbreaking event that seamlessly merged the worlds of golf and Formula One. Four two-player teams, each a duo of a Formula One speedster and a PGA Tour golfing maestro, gathered at the iconic golf course for a spectacle unlike any other.

JT and Carlos Sainz emerged as the eventual champions after defeating Rickie Fowler and his F1 partner Lando Norris first. The duo won the game in a closest-to-the-pin competition. In the last round of the play, when Gasly missed the hit on the green, Thomas made a strong return and hit inside of Finau’s mark, securing the duo with a worthy cheer. 

After the game, JT and Sainz took the stage to celebrate. The two were handed their big Netflix Cup trophy, and while toasting their flutes, in a slip of a few movements, the trophy toppled and fell out of Sainz’s grip, breaking into two. The crowd surrounding the stage broke out into loud laughter as the duo stood on the stage, per se, a little embarrassed. 

As expected, seeing the scene unfold, the fans watching the players on screen had an intense reaction. Here’s a look at what the viewers had to say. 

Fans react to the unscripted comedy of errors

The fans’ reactions to the incident were mixed. While some thought the occurrence was funny, many felt that the organizers could’ve opted for stronger material. 

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A fan made a critical remark suggesting that the trophy for the Netflix Cup appears to be of low quality, drawing a parallel with the perceived quality of Netflix’s shows. The fan said,

Another user expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of the trophy and attributed it to Fanatics—the company that made the trophy. The user stated, 

A netizen offered a humorous take on the trophy’s appearance. The user suggested that it might be better suited as a flowerpot. 

Another fan made a playful observation about the tendency of “boys,” to break things. Their use of emojis added a light tone to the comment section.

Drawing a connection to Formula 1, a user comment humorously suggested that a “5-second time penalty” should be imposed for the perceived flaw of the trophy. 

A fan expressed surprise at the apparent lack of a backup trophy, especially considering the possibility of damage or mishaps. The fan said, 

Netflix Cup surely had a Vegas-style ending! What do you think about this after-game mishap? Let us know in the comments. 

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