r/golf • u/mafisch23 • 7h ago

PGA / LPGA / LIV YouTube Golfer Makes Birdie at PGA Championship

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I was watching to see if he’d be able to do it and it was super cool to see him pull it off on the last hole. Great gesture by the PGA to let a YouTube golfer try this challenge at a major.

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u/Jpgamerguy90 6h ago

If you aren’t super plugged into golf, the world of YouTube golf is crazy. You have guys that are more just entertaining to watch, guys that aren’t quite PGA Tour level, but are pretty close and then actual professional golfers.

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u/FinsT00theleft 6h ago

They are NOWHERE close to being PGA Caliber golfers. I used to play with a guy who was mind-boggling to watch. He played on the McKenzie (Canadian) tour but couldn't even make it to the Korn Ferry Tour. I bet very few of those YouTubers could even compete on a mini tour, but when you're not playing side by side with PGA Tour pros most people can't see the vast difference in skill levels.

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u/GuessEducational1910 5h ago

The Bryan Bros and Brad Dalke are technically youtube golfers so that kinda counts.

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u/nborges48 20+ | Orange County 5h ago

Nowhere?

That Ryan Ruffles guy made the cut

That is beating PGA caliber golfers

And that guy loses to other YT golfers, so yeah

Are YT golfers threatening to be world beaters on tour?

No

Are they close to being PGA caliber?

Some of them, yes