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Keith Yandle Bio
Former NHL defenseman, Spittin’ Chiclets personality and 2026 Internet Invitational Red Team golfer.
Keith Yandle at a glance
Who is Keith Yandle?
Keith Yandle is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman and sports-media personality who has become a familiar face in golf entertainment through Spittin’ Chiclets and the Sandbagger series. He played 16 NHL seasons for the Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes, New York Rangers, Florida Panthers and Philadelphia Flyers. He retired in September 2022 with 103 goals and 516 assists for 619 points in 1,109 regular-season games.
Yandle became famous for his durability. In January 2022 he broke Doug Jarvis’ consecutive-games record, eventually reaching 989 straight appearances. That was an NHL record when his streak ended, but Phil Kessel surpassed it later in October 2022. Yandle should therefore be described as a former NHL ironman record holder, not the current record holder.
From hockey to Spittin’ Chiclets golf
Yandle’s easygoing humor and hockey relationships made him a natural participant in the Spittin’ Chiclets Sandbagger golf series. The show puts current and former hockey players into competitive golf matches, combining on-course play with conversation and friendly trash talk. Yandle has appeared alongside longtime friends including Paul “Biz” Bissonnette and Ryan Whitney.
One of his best documented golf appearances is Sandbagger Invitational V, where Yandle and Kevin Hayes faced Bissonnette and Whitney at Cohasset Golf Club in December 2020. The official Spittin’ Chiclets upload gives viewers a full on-course look at Yandle’s game.
Keith Yandle at the 2026 Internet Invitational
Yandle was drafted to Brad Dalke’s Red Team for the 2026 Internet Invitational at Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri. The event featured 64 golfers, athletes and creators across four teams.
Episode 1 — Scramble
Yandle partnered with Paul Bissonnette against Cheddy and Kyle Forgeard of Green Team. Red lost the match. Contemporary score trackers differ on the precise hole margin, so the result is recorded as a loss without an unsupported exact margin.
Episode 2 — Alternate shot
Yandle partnered with Daltoosh against PFT Commenter and Callux. The Red pairing won 5 and 4 according to published match trackers, although some recaps note that the finish was not fully shown in the episode. Yandle finished the opening team phase with one win and one loss; Red Team was eliminated after Green won the overall matchup 10½–5½.
What is Keith Yandle’s golf handicap?
A 2026 creator-golf tracker estimates Yandle’s handicap at 3.8. This is a third-party estimate, not a verified current USGA Handicap Index.
Keith Yandle golf videos
Sandbagger Invitational V — Keith Yandle and Kevin Hayes vs. Biz and Ryan Whitney
Official Spittin’ Chiclets golf match filmed at Cohasset Golf Club. This is a dedicated Keith Yandle golf appearance, not just tournament footage.
Watch the official Sandbagger video
Internet Invitational 2026 — Episode 1
Yandle and Biz compete in the opening scramble.
Internet Invitational 2026 — Episode 2
Yandle and Daltoosh play alternate shot against PFT Commenter and Callux.
Keith Yandle FAQ
How many NHL games did Keith Yandle play?
He played 1,109 regular-season games over 16 seasons.
Does Keith Yandle hold the NHL consecutive-games record?
He held the record at 989 games, but Phil Kessel surpassed it in October 2022.
Does Keith Yandle play golf?
Yes. He appears in the Spittin’ Chiclets Sandbagger golf series and competed in the 2026 Internet Invitational.
What team was Keith Yandle on at the Internet Invitational?
Brad Dalke’s Red Team.
What is Keith Yandle’s golf handicap?
A tournament tracker estimated 3.8 in 2026, not a verified official index.
More creator golf profiles
Explore Paul Bissonnette, Ryan Whitney, Daltoosh, Brad Dalke and the Internet Invitational hub.
Sources
NHL.com retirement and career totals · NHL.com ironman record update · Official Sandbagger upload · 2026 match tracker.