Backstreet Boys and NSYNC could bring their epic rivalry to the golf course in Las Vegas showdown
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What began as a lighthearted challenge at Pebble Beach has caught the attention of Bryan Zuriff, the producer who created 'The Match' in 2018. He says he's ready to bring the event to life, with Las Vegas as the stage and plenty of star power on the green.
Backstreet Boys and NSYNC face off on the green
Nick Carter and Brian Littrell from the Backstreet Boys were in Pebble Beach, California, earlier this week when the idea came up. In a chat with TMZ Sports, they called out *NSYNC for a five-on-five golf match.
Brian Littrell laughed and said,
'You hear it first on TMZ… 'Boy Band Mania Golf Tournament!''
Carter jumped in, saying,
'We're challenging *NSYNC right now to a five-on-five!'
Brian Littrell mentioned he plays off a 6.8 handicap, while Justin Timberlake probably the best golfer in *NSYNC is also known to be a single-digit handicapper.
Nick Carter admitted his game isn't as sharp, joking that he's around a 19 handicap, but he's still up for the challenge.
The mix of serious golf talent and light-hearted rivalry makes the whole thing even more fun for fans who grew up with both groups.
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Producer Bryan Zuriff backs the Las Vegas setup
Bryan Zuriff, the man behind the first
'The Match'
golf event in 2018, heard about the challenge and immediately wanted in. Speaking to TMZ Sports on Friday, August 8, 2025, Zuriff said he's
'all in'
on making it happen.
His vision is clear, the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC would face off at the Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas, with the stunning Sphere as a backdrop.
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Right now, there's no word from NSYNC on whether they'll agree, but the Backstreet Boys are more than ready. Nick Carter even texted TMZ to say, '
Hell yeah. Let's go. I'd love for that to happen.'
If the idea moves forward, it could be one of the most entertaining golf matches Las Vegas has ever seen.
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