The Internet Invitational is at the center of the golfing world, with millions tuning in to watch amateur golfers compete for their share of $4 million.

Players of all abilities compete, from high-handicap hackers to former professionals like Wesley Bryan and Brad Dalke. So many professionals are interested in the eye-watering purse that the standard of the tournament, at the top level, feels like a pro event. 

And that standard will likely only increase after what has happened to LIV Golf in 2026.

Former LIV golfers could play in the Internet Invitational

The Internet Invitational field includes players like Bryan, who doesn’t have a home on a professional tour due to his suspension from the PGA Tour. And he may not be the only one in a year’s time.

LIV Golf is gone, and a host of players are now looking for a place to play next season. Many have turned to the DP World Tour, but there are only so many spots in the field, and qualifying through Q School is immensely difficult. 

So we could end up in a situation where several former LIV players have nowhere to play next season and are looking for a big payday. $1.3 million from the Internet Invitational would be an exciting prospect for those players.

This presents a massive opportunity not just for the Internet Invitational, but for YouTube golf as a whole. If the Internet Invitational continues to bring in millions of viewers as it has the last two years, others could see an opportunity to host similar events.

If done correctly, this could be the beginning of a whole new era for internet golf, with massive events throughout the year for eye-watering sums of money. And that could be made possible by bringing in these former LIV players.