Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods are toasting their latest venture: the opening of a luxury sports bar in St. Andrews, Scotland. The new project follows their hugely successful flagship sports bar in New York, one of the top destinations for A-list celebrities. The pair are now eyeing their second partnership, this time at an upscale T Squared Social location. The new location promises to be a haven for sports and high-end entertainment fans. However, the announcement has sparked mild criticism online, with some fans criticizing Timberlake for his recent DUI arrest.
DUI arrest doesn’t stop Timberlake’s bar plans
Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods’ new business plan could breathe new life into the historic New Picture House Cinema in St. Andrews, Scotland. Their strategy is to keep the theater vibrant by preserving the original movie screen. In addition to the classic movie experience, they plan to add state-of-the-art “sports simulators, duckpin bowling lanes and dart boards” to make it a more dynamic entertainment hub, according to Billboard.
According to the media report, the adventure holds special meaning for Timberlake as he is already familiar with the legendary St. Andrews golf course, having played there himself.
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Justin Timberlake’s new sports bar boosts local economy
Additionally, Justin Timberlake’s upscale sports bar is expected to create 40-45 jobs and boost the local economy. The bar has been approved by Fife Council, which values ideas to revitalize the area. Subject to the terms of approval, the project is expected to break ground within the next three years. The announcement comes shortly after Timberlake was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18 for drunk driving.
Timberlake’s sports bar plan sparks jokes from fans about DUI arrest
The Sexy Back singer is known for his goofy personality and tendency to laugh. His fans are also notoriously hilarious, so when news broke that Timberlake and Tiger Woods were opening a swanky new sports bar in Scotland, the internet was abuzz with good-natured jokes. Timberlake himself even cracked a hilarious joke, poking fun at his recent DUI arrest at a concert.
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“I wonder if it’s called ‘Mug Shot’?” one fan joked. Another chimed in: “Yeah, what a great opportunity.” “Dive bar?” another joked, starting a conversation full of puns and ingenuity. “He really knows his way around sports bars,” another added, joining in on the joke.
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