2026 Internet Invitational results: 3 winners splitting $4 million prize revealed
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The 2026 Internet Invitational has seen several iconic moments during the six-episode YouTube golf series, and now three new champions are crowned. Last year, Brad Dalke, Francis Ellis and Cody “Beef” Franke took home the inaugural $1 million prize.
However, the 2026 edition features a significantly larger $4 million purse that is being split amongst the three winners. Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports‘ project has captured social media with the biggest names in YouTube golf as well as including other notable competitors like UFC champion Justin Gaethje and Jon Gruden.
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Some of the top names in the online golf space featured in the event. That includes Wesley Bryan, Grant Horvat and Ryan Ruffels all being eliminated from the show before the final round.
The final episode of this year’s event can be viewed now on YouTube.
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*This article features spoilers from the 2026 Internet Invitational. Please hold off on reading further if you don’t want to know the results of the tournament.
2026 Internet Invitational winners
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Team Red – Big John, Ryan Whitney and Salim
Team Blue – Fat Perez, Riggs and Bobby Ray
The final episode came down to two teams of three players, including growing internet golf star Big John. However, the final matchup didn’t exactly feature a lot of competition given how dominant Fat Perez’s team turned out to be.
Perez, who often features in Bob Does Sports content, led his team to victory alongside Fore Play Golf’s Riggs and Bobby Ray. Team Blue capped off the victory against Team Red after finishing with a four-hole lead with three holes to play.
That leaves the three personalities $1.33 million richer after their triumph on the course.
Last year, Franke – another member of the Fore Play crew – passed away shortly after winning the first Internet Invitational. Riggs’ win puts the Barstool golf contingent back in the winner’s circle for the second straight year.
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When’s the next Internet Invitational?
Dave Portnoy on the sideline before kickoff of the first half between Michigan and Oklahoma at Michigan Stadium. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)The internet golf series has become wildly popular over the past year, making it a no-brainer for Portnoy and Co. to continue with it. During the first two years of competition, competitors have typically gathered at Big Cedar Lodge during the summer.
That leaves a several-month gap for editors to put together the massive project. It’s highly likely that the 2027 edition will also be in the October/November timeframe.
This season’s expansion to 64 players created a lot of interesting storylines, but it remains to be seen if the field will remain that large next year.
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