The second annual Internet Invitational concluded on Thursday, November 12, 2026, as Team FP secured a decisive 5&3 victory over Team Big John in the championship finale at Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri.
The victory delivered a staggering $1.3 million payout to each member of the winning trio: Nick "Fat Perez" Stubbe of Bob Does Sports, Barstool Sports personality Sam "Riggs" Bozoian, and standout creator Bobby Ray.
The sixth and final episode concluded a high-stakes YouTube golf event co-produced by Barstool Sports and Bob Does Sports, featuring 64 creators competing across four days of tournament play.
Team FP Dominates Alternate Shot Final at Payne's Valley
The championship match was contested over 18 holes of alternate-shot match play at Payne's Valley, the signature public golf course designed by Tiger Woods. In this format, teammates rotate taking successive strokes using a single golf ball on each hole.
Team FP took control immediately, grabbing an early advantage on the opening hole and extending their margin to 3-up through the front nine.
Riggs established stability off the tee and delivered consistent iron play throughout the afternoon, setting up scoring opportunities on difficult approach shots.
Critical Shots and Costly Penalties Decide the Match
Several signature moments defined the championship clash. On the par-3 island green at the fifth hole, Fat Perez drained a clutch long-distance par putt to protect the lead under mounting pressure. Earlier on the third hole, Bobby Ray launched a 2-iron approach nearly 300 yards to maintain aggressive momentum.
Team Big John, anchored by Big John, former NHL player Ryan Whitney, and prankster Salim the Dream, mounted a mid-round push to capture three holes.
However, compounding mistakes ultimately unraveled their comeback. Six team penalties, driven largely by erratic tee shots with Salim’s driver, gifted crucial holes to Team FP.
Riggs sealed the contest with a composed par putt on the 14th hole to reach dormie, leaving the opponents unable to tie the match. Team Big John conceded on the 15th green, cementing the 5&3 triumph.
Creator Golf Reaches New Heights With $4 Million Purse
The 2026 tournament showcased the explosive commercial growth of creator-led golf entertainment. Tournament organizers expanded the total prize pool to $4 million, quadrupling the purse from the inaugural 2025 event.
The field featured a wide range of social media personalities, touring professionals, and athletes, including Paige Spiranac, Grant Horvat, Brad Dalke, and former NFL coach Jon Gruden.
The tournament’s multi-episode rollout across late October and early November generated millions of digital views, reinforcing YouTube golf as a mainstream media alternative to traditional tournament broadcasts.
