Overview

• Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter and Brian Littrell challenged NSYNC to a five-on-five match during an August 8 round at Pebble Beach.
• Bryan Zuriff, creator of The Match, has proposed staging the Boy Band Mania Golf Tournament at Wynn Golf Club with the Sphere as a backdrop.
• Carter endorsed Zuriff’s plan, sending a “Hell yeah” text to confirm his enthusiasm for the event.
• Littrell carries a 6.8 handicap and Timberlake is a single-digit golfer, while Carter has a 19 handicap, adding competitive authenticity.
• NSYNC, including Justin Timberlake, has not yet responded to the golf challenge, and no formal date or lineup has been set.