Gaethje and 31 others advance in 2026 Internet Invitational after Round 1

The 2026 Internet Invitational has narrowed its field to 32 players after a dramatic first round of play. Notable competitors still in the running include UFC champion Justin Gaethje, along with prominent YouTube golfers such as Ryan Ruffels and Wesley Bryan. The tournament, featuring a $4 million purse, eliminated half of the initial 64 players during its matchplay format. Last year's champions Cody “Beef” Franke, Francis Ellis, and Brad Dalke all faced varying outcomes; however, Dalke and Ellis were eliminated early in this year's competition. Episode 3 of the tournament airs on the 'Fore Play Golf' YouTube channel today at 1 p.m. ET.

• 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Internet Invitational golfer power rankings, tiers after Round 1