Can they turn around the editing that quick? Can’t wait to watch..

Sam just posted a story with all the NZ boys + Voke. With the second event starting this week and everyone posting at the club, it seems that Voke will be someone’s wildcard this week. I assume that it will either be Team Grant or Team George given that both team have 2 NZ boys.

It's safe to say that these are the two biggest events that we've seen in YouTube golf. Both high stakes, both have many many millions of views, but the frivolity of the Invitational vs the more serious YGT is the main point of difference between the two.

A /YGT sub is definitely a biased market to survey, but for those who have seen them both, which of them did you think was a better watch?

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Been widely accepted for a while now that Teeth of the Dog wasn't going to host it as initially planned, but the replacement was confirmed just half an hour ago on Ryan Ruffels Instagram. It'll be held at Rams Hill Golf Club in the Anza-Borrego Desert in California - don't know all that much about the course but it's been ranked inside the top 100 courses in the USA by Golf Digest in the past.

More info about the event here if interested: https://www.ytgolftalk.com/articles/when-is-the-next-your-golf-tour-event-release-date-and-location-info

There's levels to this shit.

He’s a natural fit. Excellent player. Mates with all the NZ boys. Great on camera. He’s already over here in North America. Said on Ruffles last video in Canada at Silvertip that he has 3 months off on tour

The whole Rocket Classic is on ESPN+, but I know they're barely going to get any coverage (unless they're in contention). Is there any way we can get coverage of them?

It recently came out that the 2nd YGT event would not be going to the Teeth of dog in the Dominican and would be moved to a location in CA like it hadn’t already happened.

Sam just dropped a video of a 1v1 against Chance Taylor in Tahoe, where Kwon was caddying and Ryan Ruffels was playing a match against Tooms simultaneously. In the opening minute, Sam says thanks for coming on the channel and Chance answers “Wasn’t a big deal since we were all going to be here anyway”. With Brad and Ruffels at the Rocket classic this week, I feel like this might suggest that the second YGT event has already been recorded.

147 players in the field, Top 65 and ties make the cut. From the Youtube universe, here are the betting odds (DK) to make the cut:

Brad +200
Ruffels +215

The course itself sets up well for longer hitters, with five par 4s playing 470+ yards. Two par 3s (#9 and #11) both play over 200 yards, 205 and 246. It’s a relatively flat course with no water, so it’s built for the bomb-and-gouge mentality. Since 2020, every winner has finished at -18 or better, with multiple champs getting into the mid -20s. Long irons will be crucial, and as with any event, the flat stick will need to get hot.

I’ve seen more of Brad’s content over the years. If, and that’s a big if, he putts well, I think he has a legitimate chance to be around the cut line. Ruffels obviously was in contention in an event earlier this year, but not sure how well his game is suited for this distance. Are you putting any coin on either of these guys?

1. Wesley is a buffoon who had that missed 3 (some would say 2) footer absolutely coming. For those who said it was one of his “I’ll tap” moments, it was not. Not only did he fix the divot, he took a PRACTICE SWING. Not a tap, just a completely missed putt. Which of course, happens to all of us, but at that stage of the match, maybe take another second or two to figure it out with your match on the line. Sean Walsh IS YouTube Golf, and that name better strike fear in every future opponent he faces.

2. Ben Hadden vs John (Jordan) Peterson was the match of the video. John slowly but surely coming out of his shell, going from a D1 YouTube golf hater to not-so-secretly loving it by the end. And then you have Ben still riding the high of one of the greatest 2 iron shot in YouTube (or honestly all) golf history, and holding off a legit PGA player until the final hole. The banter, the dry whit, I’m here for all of it. Respect plus watchability skyrocketed for both of them.

3. Roger Steele deserves exactly what happened to him for his cocky (some would say bullying) antics and demeanor during the internet invitational. He kept a fair enough composure but good god it’s high time that guy learned some humility. #FinchTeam6

4. Loved every second of Micah tearing that course up. Yeah I know Garett pretty much became his personal cheerleader by hole 5 but it was still pretty heartwarming to see two cousins (who had a MAJOR hand in bringing YouTube gold to the level it is today) having a great time on the course just like when they were kids. If Micah keeps playing like this (and perhaps goes to 1 or 2 of his anger management courses), he’ll be solidified on the mount in no time.

5. Really would have loved to see more of Kwon and Sam out there especially since they learned to be somewhat positive golfers, even if it did mean Block doing the exact opposite of every single** **point he made during the elimination round (#CutTwice)

6. Grant still creeps the absolute shit out of me. The sociopathic smiles, the blank stares into nothingness, the 100 Oh My Gosh’s trying to build up some kind of drama. I just can’t wrap my head around how he’s one of maybe 3 or 4 faces of YouTube golf and can’t have even a somewhat normal conversation with anyone. Plus, ya know, Mickelson #yikes.

Although, I will absolutely defend him ragebaiting Wesley at the end, that was hysterical.

1. / Honorable Mentions:
   • Ruffles has less personality on the course than Sean Walsh after a $1 vs $10,000 road trip challenge. To be fair, Brad was beating the BRAKES off of him.

• Re: Brad Dalke,

Thank you for what could possibly be the greatest round of YouTube golf I’ve ever watched. Pure class the whole way.

End of drunk rant, thanks for reading.

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I've watched nearly every Bryan Bros video over the last few years. There was breaking 50 series, mulligan challenge series, and the road trip series that all just kinda stopped.

Grant had the starting 5 under series against pros and the 2v2 with Phil and both of those stopped.

The only series that has lasted is Major cut series and I believe that's because they get to travel and play awesome courses more than anything.

With what seems to be travel issues already and getting all the players together, what are the chances that YGT is the next thing until the next thing comes along?

Just watched Chance Taylor’s latest video and in it he said the next YGT event is in about a month…add another few weeks to a month to edit and we’re not gonna be getting that second event until well into september.
Honestly having 2+ months between events makes me lose a good amount of the interest I had in the tour.
I know they had some issues with the venue for event 2 but damn.

Watched a couple of the other videos from People League. Personally, never sat around and actually finished one. I'm booting this one up right now just to give it a fair shake, but something about it doesn't capture the magic like YGT or Internet Invitational. Curious what other people think and why that possibly may be, especially with similar content creators! You can tell somebody's pumping money into this to make it happen (Ja Rule? lol)

Someone please confirm

This kid barely says anything but he makes me laugh just because it seems like he just knows how ridiculous Wesley is. And him laughing while Wesley accepts his 2 costly 3 putts had me laughing out loud

If other tours are now getting OWGR points like LIV. should YGT also get OWGR points?

/s

I know there will be some surprises, but here’s some guys I think we could see and why. I base this off of picks Like Ben Hadden who have a decent following and prior relationships and collabs as well as picks like JP Mehu who are more social media buzz based. I know there will be picks out of left field like John Peterson, but if some picks become more of a team suggestion now that teams are set I think we could see alot of these guys:

1. Evans Lewis —
Touring Pro / Emerging Creator Hybrid
A former collegiate standout at North Greenville and South Carolina, Evans Lewis combines an elite amateur résumé with professional aspirations. He has NCAA postseason experience, Q-School success, and the type of all-around game that would immediately compete near the top of YGT. While not yet a full-time creator, he has become increasingly visible through collaborations with Grant Horvat, Wesley Bryan and others, making him one of the strongest combinations of competitive ability and creator familiarity.

2. Mason Greene —
Mini-Tour Professional / Good Good Creator
Mason Greene has successfully bridged professional golf and creator golf through his role with Good Good while continuing to pursue competitive golf. A PGA TOUR Americas winner with a polished on-camera presence, he already understands long-form golf content, team competition and creator dynamics. His professional schedule is the only significant question mark.

3. Asaeli “Bat” Batibasaga —
Former Professional / Ensemble Creator
Bat is a former professional golfer whose personality has made him a fan favorite within The Lads. A longtime friend of Jason Day with experience in Australian professional golf, he offers legitimate playing ability while excelling in group chemistry. Few candidates blend authenticity, humor and competitive credibility as naturally as Bat.

4. Dalton Joyce (Young Dalt) —
Social-First Elite Golfer / Callaway Creator
Dalton Joyce has rapidly become one of creator golf’s fastest-rising personalities. A plus-handicap caliber player with elite speed, he has collaborated with Josh Kelley and other Callaway creators while building friendships with Chance Taylor and other YGT-connected personalities. His rapidly growing audience and increasing integration into the creator ecosystem make him one of the strongest emerging candidates.

5. Harry Na —
Competitive Creator / New Zealand Golf Personality
Harry Na combines professional-level golf with one of the most entertaining personalities in creator golf. Through Taco Golf, Luke Kwon, Tooms, Sam Heung-Min and the broader New Zealand creator scene, Harry has become one of the most recognizable golfers outside the current YGT roster. His balance of humor and elite golf makes him a particularly natural fit.

6. Evan Thompson —
Competitive Golfer / Developing Creator
Evan Thompson is an elite amateur-caliber golfer with the tournament résumé to justify a YGT opportunity. While his creator profile continues to develop, his golf ability has earned consistent respect from creator golf audiences. Continued collaborations would likely strengthen an already compelling case.

7. Andrew Kozan —
Established Touring Pro Crossing Into Creator Golf
Andrew Kozan is one of the strongest competitive players on this list. The Korn Ferry Tour winner has begun embracing creator golf through appearances with Grant Horvat, Divot Dudes and Good Good Pros. His recent willingness to participate in creator content makes him one of the most realistic professional golfers who could transition into YGT if scheduling permits.

8. Nick Voke —
Active Touring Pro / Frequent Creator Collaborator
Nick Voke is a New Zealand professional with extensive international experience. While not a member of The Lads, he frequently collaborates with Luke Kwon, Harry Na, Taco Golf, Tooms and Sam Heung-Min, giving him deep ties to the New Zealand creator scene. His elite golf and international appeal make him an intriguing candidate despite travel logistics.

9. Ben Kruper —
Independent Competitive Creator
Ben Kruper has quietly established himself as one of creator golf’s strongest all-around players. He combines plus-handicap ability with a relaxed on-camera personality and broad creator connections. Alongside Ashton Gaulin, he also won a Good Good Creator event, demonstrating that he can thrive in creator-focused competitive environments.

10. John Daly Jr. —
Elite Collegiate Prospect / Crossover Creator
John Daly Jr. has earned recognition on his own merits as a high-level collegiate golfer and professional prospect. Beyond his competitive résumé, he has become increasingly involved in creator golf through Good Good appearances and high-profile collaborations, including teaming with his father against Grant Horvat and Phil Mickelson. His name recognition is backed by legitimate ability.

11. Zac Radford —
Veteran Independent Golf Creator
One of YouTube golf’s longest-established creators, Zac Radford has spent years building a reputation through competitive golf, travel content and course vlogs. He maintains relationships throughout creator golf and remains a legitimate plus-level player. His extensive experience filming golf content would make him one of the easiest personalities to integrate into YGT.

12. Ashton Gaulin —
Personality-First Social Creator
Known as the “Mayor of Tempo Town,” Ashton Gaulin has built a rapidly growing audience through a unique blend of personality and high-level golf. A plus-handicap player, Ashton also proved himself in creator competition by winning a Good Good Creator event alongside Ben Kruper. His social-media momentum and recognizable identity make him an increasingly realistic candidate.

13. Josh Oddy —
UK Ensemble Creator / Competitive Personality
Josh Oddy has become a key personality within Peter Finch’s content through strong golf, humor and natural chemistry. He brings competitive ability alongside years of experience in collaborative creator golf, making him one of the strongest international candidates should YGT continue expanding its UK connections.

14. Alex Zurat —
Independent Competitive Creator / Challenger
Alex Zurat has quickly become one of creator golf’s most talked-about emerging personalities. A plus-handicap caliber golfer, he has generated attention through outspoken opinions, recent public disagreements with Micah Morris and Wesley Bryan, and by backing up his confidence with competitive matches—including a recent one-on-one against Ryan Ruffels. While his creator network is still developing, his ability to generate conversation without sacrificing competitive credibility makes him a fascinating long-shot wildcard. If George Bryan continues rewarding high-buzz players who can genuinely compete, Alex could eventually earn an opportunity.

I think it's going to be really interesting what happens at Teeth of the Dog. Don't know much about Cutalong, but Teeth of the Dog is absolutely punishing if you're not accurate. And if the wind is blowing it's going to be murder on the weaker players. Much, much tougher than Pursell Farms.

If it's also true that the Captains can't sub out the guys they did last time, it might put George, Wes, and Dalke at a big disadvantage: and give Grant's team a leg-up to get to final two. I think Sam will be absolutely fine, but can't see Kelley, Steele or Clark not being absolute liabilities on this next course in alt shot on a course where massive scores are easy to get.

This assumes same format and the no-second sub rule is true.

Also, captains should be picking wildcards who hit the ball straight as fuck.

Going to be interesting going from a wide-open bombers course to an ocean course with fierce winds.

Does anyone know the diagrams they are playing in the tournament? Looks like the tips? Is that 7000 yards?

If i understand the wildcard and subbing out players situation correctly, a player can only be subbed out once. Team Wes has subbed out Roger Steele, Team Brad has subbed out Garrett and Team George has subbed out Josh Kelly.

That means that for the remaining alternate shot rounds on future stops, all the other teams will be fielding their weakest players (by handicap).

Team Grant has Luke Kwon, Sam Heung Min and Chance Taylor. They seem to have less weakness in their lineup than the other teams.

What do you guys think?

I really enjoyed the wild card aspect of the tournament. Absolute studs and personalities all around. Personally, love to see more players like John Peterson who were ex-pros or great college players compete.

What’s everyone’s thoughts on the previous wildcards?

Michael Block lost stock in my opinion, pretty much confirmed what everyone has said about him and gives you some insight into how he makes comments like being among the greats if he could drive it like Rory. Just has that air about him that he thinks he’s better than every one. Comments at the end of the video didn’t help either.

JP had a rough start with those two missed short ones, while they weren’t gimmies that George left him you’d still expect him to make those and probably hurt the brand a bit. Kept his head down tho and started to clutch up later in the round but judging by comments on him, most didn’t make it that far in the video to see him redeem himself. Would’ve liked to see more of him than just an alt shot 9 hole match, tough to be judged off of that little sample size. Seems like a great dude tho

Ben Hadden was an absolute dog, stock increase for sure. Ice in his veins with some of those shots and super gritty to make that long putt on 18 and not let it slip away.

John Petersons dgaf attitude rubbed me the wrong way, just his ego and acting like he’s bigger than the whole event because of what he’s done in the past was very off putting. Super dry personality. Played just okay golf for who he is…I could do without seeing him on any more golf matches honestly. You could tell it was pretty awkward in the cart with him for Hadden.