In a thrilling display of skill and composure, Good Good’s Brad Dalke emerged victorious at the 2025 Creator Classic held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 20, 2025. The event, part of the Creator Classic Series presented by YouTube, saw 12 of golf’s top content creators compete on the eve of the TOUR Championship, battling over eight holes (Nos. 10–17) in a gross stroke-play format, with the top four advancing to a playoff hole on No. 18.
Dalke, a former University of Oklahoma golfer and U.S. Amateur runner-up, set a new scoring record for the Creator Classic, finishing at 2 under par to secure his spot in the playoff. Facing a downpour and intense pressure, he outlasted fellow Good Good members Sean Walsh, Luke Kwon, and Micah Morris on the final playoff hole, sinking a crucial birdie putt just moments before a weather horn signaled dangerous conditions. “Feels awesome to win, haven’t won an individual competitive golf tournament in a long time, felt the nerves coming down the stretch,” Dalke shared post-victory. “Proud of myself for how I handled the pressure, and I was able to make a winning putt at East Lake.”
The Creator Classic, broadcast live on the PGA TOUR’s YouTube channel, YouTube TV, GOLF Channel, ESPN+, and various PGA TOUR FAST Channel platforms, featured premium production with live ShotLink data, Trackman shot trails, and drone tracing. Commentators Shane Bacon, Aaron Chewning, and Hannah Aslesen called the action, with Paige Spiranac and Dan Rapaport providing on-course insights. Rapaport compared Dalke’s powerful drives to those of PGA TOUR star Cameron Young, describing his tee shots as “Tiger-like missiles.”
Despite challenging conditions, including a monsoon-like deluge, Dalke’s performance stood out. His gutsy up-and-down on the final hole clinched the $100,000 winner-take-all prize, marking a significant moment for the golf content creator community. Other notable performances included Tisha Alyn, who sparked early excitement with a birdie on the par-4 12th but fell one shot short of the playoff due to a double bogey on No. 14 and a bogey to finish. Chris “Soly” Solomon of No Laying Up, despite a tough start, ended with a memorable birdie described as an “Instagram highlight” by commentator Shane Bacon.
The event also featured unique fan experiences, such as the YouTube Clubhouse at The Landing, offering swing simulators and interactive activities for spectators. The Creator Classic not only showcased the growing influence of golf content creators but also bridged the gap between digital media and professional golf, drawing thousands of fans to East Lake.