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Jon Gruden Bio
Jon Gruden is a Super Bowl-winning former NFL coach who played for Ryan Ruffels’ White Team in the 2026 Internet Invitational. Explore his golf training, matches, the Gruden rule and football career.
Jon Gruden at a glance
Gruden’s golf participation is in creator events; no verified current official handicap is asserted.
Jon Gruden’s football background
Jon David Gruden played quarterback at the University of Dayton and began coaching in college football before working as an NFL assistant. He became head coach of the Oakland Raiders in 1998, building the reputation that would later make him a familiar figure to audiences beyond football.
How Jon Gruden won Super Bowl XXXVII
Gruden became head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002 and led the franchise to victory over the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII in January 2003. He coached Tampa Bay through 2008. His Super Bowl title is a football achievement and should not be confused with his Internet Invitational golf appearances.
ESPN broadcasting and Barstool appearances
Gruden worked as an analyst on ESPN’s Monday Night Football from 2009 through 2017. He returned as Raiders head coach in 2018 and resigned in 2021 following reporting about offensive emails. He later appeared in Barstool Sports content, including programming that brought his football personality into creator entertainment.
Jon Gruden trains for the Internet Invitational
Gruden participated in the inaugural 2025 Internet Invitational and returned for the expanded 2026 edition. His official YouTube channel released Coach Gruden Trains for the Internet Invitational in August 2026. The footage shows him practicing his swing and short-game shots with a golf professional. This is direct evidence of his golf preparation, rather than an unsupported claim about a current handicap or golf equipment.
Jon Gruden’s White Team results and the Gruden rule
Gruden competed for Ryan Ruffels’ White Team. In Episode 1, he partnered with The Duke and lost their scramble 4 and 3 to Cass Marie and Malosi Togisala. In Episode 2, he and Bobby Ray halved their alternate-shot match with Frankie Borrelli and Francis Ellis. Gruden made a putt on the 17th to take a one-hole lead, but Ellis holed on the 18th to square the match. The event also introduced a committee veto against intentionally uncompetitive pairings, dubbed the Gruden rule during the afternoon draft. White Team advanced after Big John’s playoff-winning birdie; that was not the overall tournament championship.
Episode 3 — Day 2 morning scramble
In the November 2 episode, Gruden partnered with Salim and defeated PFT Commenter and Callux 3 and 1. Ryan Ruffels’ White Team led Wesley Bryan’s Green Team 6–2 entering the Episode 4 singles session. An official Fore Play clip showing Kevin Kisner’s celebrity shot and Gruden and Salim’s reaction exceeded 171,000 views when checked November 3, 2026. Read the complete 2026 Internet Invitational results hub.
What is Jon Gruden’s golf handicap?
Gruden is a recreational and creator-event golfer, not a touring professional. Some third-party event trackers publish handicap estimates, but no independently verified current USGA Handicap Index has been established. His own golf-training video is a better firsthand source for his preparation and on-course ability.
Coach Gruden trains for the Internet Invitational
Official Jon Gruden golf-training video released ahead of the 2026 event.
Jon Gruden in Internet Invitational Episode 1
Official opening scramble coverage with The Duke.
Jon Gruden in Internet Invitational Episode 2
Official alternate-shot coverage with Bobby Ray and the Gruden rule discussion.
Jon Gruden in Internet Invitational Episode 3
Official Day 2 morning-scramble coverage with Salim against PFT Commenter and Callux.
Jon Gruden frequently asked questions
Who is Jon Gruden?
Jon Gruden is a former NFL head coach, Super Bowl XXXVII winner and creator-golf tournament participant.
Did Jon Gruden win a Super Bowl?
Yes. He coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to victory in Super Bowl XXXVII in January 2003.
Does Jon Gruden play golf?
Yes. He appeared in the 2025 and 2026 Internet Invitationals and filmed golf practice ahead of the 2026 event.
What team was Jon Gruden on in 2026?
Ryan Ruffels’ White Team.
Who were Gruden’s golf partners?
The Duke in Episode 1, Bobby Ray in Episode 2 and Salim in Episode 3.
What is the Gruden rule?
A 2026 Internet Invitational committee rule allowing officials to veto pairings deemed intentionally uncompetitive.
More Internet Invitational player profiles
Bobby Ray
His alternate-shot partner.
Cass Marie
His opening-round opponent.
Ryan Ruffels
White Team captain.
2026 Internet Invitational
Teams and episode results.
Research references
Tampa Bay Buccaneers team history · Official golf-training video · Internet Invitational results.
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