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Barstool Renames Internet Invitational Trophy for Cody ‘Beef’ Franke After Posthumous Finale

The series now carries a formal dedication to the late Fore Play pro, with the event’s trophy newly titled the Cody “Beef” Franke Memorial Trophy.

Overview

  • The final episode was released Thursday night and showed Franke clinching the title with the match-sealing putt as part of a team with Francis Ellis and Brad Dalke.
  • Earlier in the broadcast, Franke said he would donate part of any winnings to charity and pay off his parents’ house.
  • Barstool announced the dedication of the finale and entire series to Franke and confirmed the new trophy name on Friday.
  • Franke, 31, died in October after a sudden medical issue while attending a wedding in the Dominican Republic, with no further cause disclosed.
  • The tournament was pre-recorded and co-produced with Bob Does Sports, and its rollout was delayed following Franke’s death as tributes and fan remembrances grew online.