Some Wild Card Predictions
I know there will be some surprises, but here’s some guys I think we could see and why. I base this off of picks Like Ben Hadden who have a decent following and prior relationships and collabs as well as picks like JP Mehu who are more social media buzz based. I know there will be picks out of left field like John Peterson, but if some picks become more of a team suggestion now that teams are set I think we could see alot of these guys:
1. Evans Lewis —
Touring Pro / Emerging Creator Hybrid
A former collegiate standout at North Greenville and South Carolina, Evans Lewis combines an elite amateur résumé with professional aspirations. He has NCAA postseason experience, Q-School success, and the type of all-around game that would immediately compete near the top of YGT. While not yet a full-time creator, he has become increasingly visible through collaborations with Grant Horvat, Wesley Bryan and others, making him one of the strongest combinations of competitive ability and creator familiarity.
2. Mason Greene —
Mini-Tour Professional / Good Good Creator
Mason Greene has successfully bridged professional golf and creator golf through his role with Good Good while continuing to pursue competitive golf. A PGA TOUR Americas winner with a polished on-camera presence, he already understands long-form golf content, team competition and creator dynamics. His professional schedule is the only significant question mark.
3. Asaeli “Bat” Batibasaga —
Former Professional / Ensemble Creator
Bat is a former professional golfer whose personality has made him a fan favorite within The Lads. A longtime friend of Jason Day with experience in Australian professional golf, he offers legitimate playing ability while excelling in group chemistry. Few candidates blend authenticity, humor and competitive credibility as naturally as Bat.
4. Dalton Joyce (Young Dalt) —
Social-First Elite Golfer / Callaway Creator
Dalton Joyce has rapidly become one of creator golf’s fastest-rising personalities. A plus-handicap caliber player with elite speed, he has collaborated with Josh Kelley and other Callaway creators while building friendships with Chance Taylor and other YGT-connected personalities. His rapidly growing audience and increasing integration into the creator ecosystem make him one of the strongest emerging candidates.
5. Harry Na —
Competitive Creator / New Zealand Golf Personality
Harry Na combines professional-level golf with one of the most entertaining personalities in creator golf. Through Taco Golf, Luke Kwon, Tooms, Sam Heung-Min and the broader New Zealand creator scene, Harry has become one of the most recognizable golfers outside the current YGT roster. His balance of humor and elite golf makes him a particularly natural fit.
6. Evan Thompson —
Competitive Golfer / Developing Creator
Evan Thompson is an elite amateur-caliber golfer with the tournament résumé to justify a YGT opportunity. While his creator profile continues to develop, his golf ability has earned consistent respect from creator golf audiences. Continued collaborations would likely strengthen an already compelling case.
7. Andrew Kozan —
Established Touring Pro Crossing Into Creator Golf
Andrew Kozan is one of the strongest competitive players on this list. The Korn Ferry Tour winner has begun embracing creator golf through appearances with Grant Horvat, Divot Dudes and Good Good Pros. His recent willingness to participate in creator content makes him one of the most realistic professional golfers who could transition into YGT if scheduling permits.
8. Nick Voke —
Active Touring Pro / Frequent Creator Collaborator
Nick Voke is a New Zealand professional with extensive international experience. While not a member of The Lads, he frequently collaborates with Luke Kwon, Harry Na, Taco Golf, Tooms and Sam Heung-Min, giving him deep ties to the New Zealand creator scene. His elite golf and international appeal make him an intriguing candidate despite travel logistics.
9. Ben Kruper —
Independent Competitive Creator
Ben Kruper has quietly established himself as one of creator golf’s strongest all-around players. He combines plus-handicap ability with a relaxed on-camera personality and broad creator connections. Alongside Ashton Gaulin, he also won a Good Good Creator event, demonstrating that he can thrive in creator-focused competitive environments.
10. John Daly Jr. —
Elite Collegiate Prospect / Crossover Creator
John Daly Jr. has earned recognition on his own merits as a high-level collegiate golfer and professional prospect. Beyond his competitive résumé, he has become increasingly involved in creator golf through Good Good appearances and high-profile collaborations, including teaming with his father against Grant Horvat and Phil Mickelson. His name recognition is backed by legitimate ability.
11. Zac Radford —
Veteran Independent Golf Creator
One of YouTube golf’s longest-established creators, Zac Radford has spent years building a reputation through competitive golf, travel content and course vlogs. He maintains relationships throughout creator golf and remains a legitimate plus-level player. His extensive experience filming golf content would make him one of the easiest personalities to integrate into YGT.
12. Ashton Gaulin —
Personality-First Social Creator
Known as the “Mayor of Tempo Town,” Ashton Gaulin has built a rapidly growing audience through a unique blend of personality and high-level golf. A plus-handicap player, Ashton also proved himself in creator competition by winning a Good Good Creator event alongside Ben Kruper. His social-media momentum and recognizable identity make him an increasingly realistic candidate.
13. Josh Oddy —
UK Ensemble Creator / Competitive Personality
Josh Oddy has become a key personality within Peter Finch’s content through strong golf, humor and natural chemistry. He brings competitive ability alongside years of experience in collaborative creator golf, making him one of the strongest international candidates should YGT continue expanding its UK connections.
14. Alex Zurat —
Independent Competitive Creator / Challenger
Alex Zurat has quickly become one of creator golf’s most talked-about emerging personalities. A plus-handicap caliber golfer, he has generated attention through outspoken opinions, recent public disagreements with Micah Morris and Wesley Bryan, and by backing up his confidence with competitive matches—including a recent one-on-one against Ryan Ruffels. While his creator network is still developing, his ability to generate conversation without sacrificing competitive credibility makes him a fascinating long-shot wildcard. If George Bryan continues rewarding high-buzz players who can genuinely compete, Alex could eventually earn an opportunity.