Here’s a ranked breakdown of the Creator Classic at Philly Cricket, featuring YouTube stars and golf content creators in a team alternate-shot format on the eve of the Truist Championship:
🏆 1. Team Richards (+150) — Favorites
Participants: Josh Richards (Captain), Brad Dalke, Erik Anders Lang
Why They’re Ranked #1:
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Brad Dalke is the ringer here — he’s played in the Masters, giving this team serious pedigree.
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Erik Anders Lang has legit distance (carrying it nearly 290 yards) and course IQ.
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Josh Richards brings star power and leadership, plus the foresight to assemble a balanced team.
Strength: Strongest combination of power, experience, and chemistry.
🥈 2. Team Brownlee (+250)
Participants: Marques Brownlee (Captain), Sean Walsh, Sabrina Andolpho
Why They’re a Contender:
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Sean Walsh was clutch in the inaugural Creator Classic, playing East Lake in -1 (rare in this crowd).
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Sabrina Andolpho is consistent and team-tested from YouTube’s match play formats.
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MKBHD is no casual fan—he’s well-versed in golf and thrives under competitive formats. X-Factor: Team balance and Walsh’s high floor.
🥉 3. Team Lowry (+400)
Participants: Kyle Lowry (Captain), Josh Kelley, Claire Hogle
Why They Could Surprise:
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Kyle Lowry, an NBA champ and Philly native, could get serious crowd support.
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Claire Hogle and Josh Kelley are well-known YouTube golfers with strong match-play resumes.
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Chemistry could be their edge in alternate shot.
Wildcard: Emotional lift from Philly fans backing Lowry at home.
🧨 4. Team Toney (+600) — Underdogs
Participants: Tyler Toney (Captain), Matt Scharff, Paige Spiranac
Why They’re a Long Shot:
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Toney struggled in Atlanta’s edition, and alternate shot is an unforgiving format.
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Spiranac and Scharff have the potential to pop, but it’ll take a hot putting day.
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They need everything to click to make the playoff hole. Hope: One big putt or spark could flip the script — especially in a short 8-hole format.
📋 Format Reminder:
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Teams of 3 (1 YouTube creator + 2 golf creators)
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8-hole alternate shot (holes 10–17, gross score, no gimmes)
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Top 2 teams → playoff hole (No. 18) to decide the winner