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Francis Ellis Bio
Francis Ellis is a comedian, Barstool Sports personality and creator golfer who won the inaugural $1 million Internet Invitational alongside Brad Dalke and Cody “Beef” Franke before returning to compete in 2026.
Francis Ellis at a glance
Ellis is a creator golfer and entertainer, not presented here as a PGA Tour professional. His standout competitive achievement is the 2025 Internet Invitational title.
From Harvard lacrosse to comedy and Barstool
Before his creator-golf appearances, Francis Ellis built a career in comedy and sports entertainment. Barstool Sports identifies him as a former Harvard lacrosse player, a stand-up comedian and the winner of the first season of Barstool Idol. He went on to write and appear in Barstool programming, combining sports conversation with his own comedic perspective.
His Barstool profile also lists work on Son of a Boy Dad, Oops and Barstool Radio. Golf is one part of that broader entertainment career, rather than his sole public identity.
Comedy and podcasts
Ellis brings a stand-up background and podcasting experience to sports media.
College athletics
His background as a Harvard lacrosse player preceded his appearances in competitive creator golf.
How Francis Ellis became a recognizable golf personality
Ellis’s golf profile grew through Barstool’s golf ecosystem and high-profile creator competitions. His appeal is the contrast between a comedian’s on-camera personality and the real stakes of competitive golf. In 2025, that combination culminated in a championship watched by the online golf audience.
He has discussed tournament pressure publicly, including in a November 2025 Golf Digest interview and a February 2026 Fore Play conversation with fellow champion Brad Dalke. Those appearances provide a more reliable window into his experience than an unsupported estimate of his current handicap or equipment.
Francis Ellis won the 2025 Internet Invitational
Ellis teamed with Brad Dalke and Cody “Beef” Franke to win the inaugural Internet Invitational. Their team defeated Paige Spiranac, Malosi Togisala and Frankie Borrelli in the championship match, winning the $1 million team prize. The final aired in November 2025.
Golf Digest’s interview with Ellis described the unusual pressure of playing on camera for a share of that prize. The PGA of America also recognized Franke’s posthumous championship and the scholarship fund established in his memory.
2025 — Champion
Winning trio: Francis Ellis, Brad Dalke and Cody “Beef” Franke. Team prize: $1 million.
2026 — Team Blue
Ellis returned to the 64-player event on Peter Finch’s Blue Team.
Francis Ellis in the 2026 Internet Invitational
For the 2026 edition, Ellis joined Team Blue under captain Peter Finch. In the opening scramble, he paired with Frankie Borrelli against Bubbie Broders and Marissa Wentzler. The match was halved. This is an opening-session result, not a claim about his eventual tournament finish.
Follow the evolving tournament scoreboard, teams and episodes on My9Iron’s 2026 Internet Invitational hub.
Francis Ellis discusses his Internet Invitational win
On the official Fore Play podcast, Ellis and Brad Dalke discuss the inaugural tournament, their team chemistry and the pressure of the final. This verified episode is a strong starting point for viewers who want to hear his own account.
Internet Invitational Champions Brad Dalke & Francis Ellis Join
Official Fore Play episode, published 02-19-2026. Listen on Barstool Sports.
Francis Ellis on winning the Internet Invitational
Golf Digest interview published 11-17-2025, discussing pressure and the championship.
Francis Ellis frequently asked questions
Who is Francis Ellis?
Francis Ellis is an American stand-up comedian, Barstool Sports personality and creator golfer. He previously played lacrosse at Harvard.
Did Francis Ellis win the Internet Invitational?
Yes. He won the inaugural 2025 event with Brad Dalke and Cody “Beef” Franke, sharing the $1 million team prize.
What team is Francis Ellis on in 2026?
He is on Peter Finch’s Blue Team in the 2026 Internet Invitational.
How did Francis Ellis do in the 2026 opening scramble?
Ellis and Frankie Borrelli halved their opening match against Bubbie Broders and Marissa Wentzler.
Is Francis Ellis a professional golfer?
He is best known as a comedian, media personality and creator golfer, not as a touring professional.
What golf clubs does Francis Ellis use?
A verified, complete current equipment setup is not established here. This biography does not claim a current What’s in the Bag configuration.
More Internet Invitational player profiles
Brad Dalke
Ellis’s 2025 championship teammate.
Frankie Borrelli
2025 finalist and Ellis’s 2026 scramble partner.
Peter Finch
Team Blue captain in 2026.
2026 Internet Invitational
Teams, episodes and updated scores.
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