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Evan Thompson Bio
Meet the former Kennesaw State linebacker who became a U.S. Amateur competitor, golf creator and 2026 Internet Invitational player.
Who is Evan Thompson?
Evan Thompson is an American amateur golfer and video creator from Clermont, Florida. Before building his golf channel, he played linebacker at Florida Tech and Kennesaw State. Kennesaw State lists him as a 2021 First-Team All-Big South selection who set the program’s single-season tackles record with 118. He later played college golf for the Owls, qualified for the 2024 U.S. Amateur and joined the Scottsdale Strikers for the 2026 Grass League season.
From Kennesaw State linebacker to competitive golfer
Thompson’s sports résumé is unusual even within creator golf. Kennesaw State’s official football record credits him with 118 tackles in 2021, a school single-season record, plus a program-record 17 tackles in one game. The university also named him First-Team All-Big South.
He then appeared on Kennesaw State’s men’s golf roster as a graduate student. His listed collegiate bests include a 68 in the 2023 ASUN Championship and a 210 total for 54 holes at that event. The USGA’s 2024 U.S. Amateur field guide identified Thompson as a first-time USGA championship qualifier after his football-and-golf career at Kennesaw State.
Grass League lists Thompson as a 2026 Scottsdale Strikers player and describes him as the founder of DUAL Sport Brand. The league’s profile listed a +5.2 handicap when checked November 3, 2026. That is a dated league listing, not a claim about his current official USGA Handicap Index.
Evan Thompson’s YouTube golf channel
Thompson’s verified YouTube channel showed about 120,000 subscribers in November 2026. His content blends tournament attempts, amateur competition, matches against established creators and rounds with athletes from other sports.
Two videos show the range of that strategy. “The YouTube Golf Amateur Championship,” published June 15, 2026, had more than 103,000 views when checked November 3. His 2024 match against Grant Horvat had more than 441,000 views. That collaboration connects Thompson directly to one of creator golf’s largest individual channels while his U.S. Amateur videos give the channel a credible competitive spine.
Official 2026 video descriptions list Mizuno Golf among Thompson’s partners. A partner disclosure does not establish every model in his bag, so My9Iron does not present a current Clubs & Specs setup without dated, club-by-club evidence.
Evan Thompson at the 2026 Internet Invitational
Thompson was drafted to Wesley Bryan’s Green Team for the 2026 Internet Invitational, the 64-player creator competition at Big Cedar Lodge with a $4 million prize.
Through Episode 3, Thompson’s recorded event line was one win, one tie and one loss. In the November 2 Day 2 morning scramble, he partnered with Tisha Alyn against Bubbie Broders and Marissa Wenzler; the Ruffels pairing won 2 up. Ryan Ruffels’ team led Wesley Bryan’s team 6–2 entering the Episode 4 singles matches scheduled for November 5.
A Fore Play social clip from Episode 3 highlighted Thompson’s sportsmanship in a moment honoring Cody “Beef” Franke. The clip exceeded 114,000 views shortly after release, a useful signal that viewers respond to Thompson’s personality as well as his golf.
Best Evan Thompson golf videos
The YouTube Golf Amateur Championship
Thompson hosts an amateur event at Streamsong with JP Mehu, Ty Shorts and Jake Dez. The official upload demonstrates his role as both competitor and event-building creator.
Watch on Evan Thompson’s YouTube channel
Grant Horvat vs. Evan Thompson
This 18-hole match connects Thompson’s U.S. Amateur journey with a major creator-golf collaboration.
Can I Make Match Play at the U.S. Amateur?
Thompson documents the second stroke-play round of his first U.S. Amateur appearance in 2024.
Internet Invitational 2026 — Episode 3
The official Fore Play episode includes Thompson and Tisha Alyn in the Day 2 morning scramble.
Evan Thompson frequently asked questions
What sport did Evan Thompson play before golf?
He played college football at Florida Tech and Kennesaw State. Kennesaw State lists him as a linebacker and 2021 First-Team All-Big South selection.
Did Evan Thompson play college golf?
Yes. He played at Florida Tech and later appeared on Kennesaw State’s men’s golf roster as a graduate student.
Did Evan Thompson qualify for the U.S. Amateur?
Yes. The USGA listed him in the 2024 U.S. Amateur field, his first USGA championship.
What team was Evan Thompson on in the 2026 Internet Invitational?
Wesley Bryan’s Green Team.
What is Evan Thompson’s handicap?
Grass League listed him at +5.2 when checked November 3, 2026. That league profile is a dated listing and should not be treated as a live USGA Handicap Index.
What golf clubs does Evan Thompson use?
His 2026 video descriptions list Mizuno Golf as a partner, but My9Iron has not found a complete dated club-by-club setup that supports a current Clubs & Specs page.
More creator golf profiles
Explore Grant Horvat, Wesley Bryan, Tisha Alyn, Bubbie Broders and the complete Internet Invitational 2026 hub.
Sources
Kennesaw State football profile · Kennesaw State golf profile · USGA 2024 U.S. Amateur field guide · Grass League player profile · Official YouTube channel · My9Iron event hub and dated results.