YouTube golf star accepts invitation to PGA Tour event

Content creator Brad Dalke has accepted an invitation to the Rocket Classic. 

Dalke, who has achieved widespread fame with Good Good, was already lined up to make his first start on the PGA Tour in more than 10 years later this year.  

Unsurprisingly, he was granted a sponsor's invite to the Good Good Championship - a new Tour event that will be held in Austin over 12-15 November. 

But before that he will also tee it up at Detroit Golf Club on 30 July. 

"I couldn't be more excited to make my PGA Tour debut at the Rocket Classic while representing Good Good Golf," Dalke said in a press release announcing the sponsor exemption. 

"Coming back to Detroit 10 years after competing in the U.S. Amateur makes this even more special. 

"I'm grateful to the leaders at Rocket, the Rocket Classic and the PGA Tour for recognising how golf is evolving and for embracing new ways to connect content creation with the professional game."

Dalke was considered one of the best amateurs as a teenager, regularly competing against the likes of world number one Scottie Scheffler and two-time major champion Collin Morikawa. 

He finished runner-up at the 2016 U.S. Amateur at Oakland Hills, earning invitations to the 2017 Masters and U.S. Open. 

Dalke, now 28, struggled to make it as a touring professional and battled alcohol addiction. 

But he is now sober and has earned widespread fame on YouTube with the brand Good Good alongside other creators Garrett Clark, Matt Scharff, Stephen Castaneda, Thomas 'Bubbie' Broders and Sean Walsh. 

Dalke has been part of the Good Good brand for three years. 

He was also part of the team that won the inaugural Internet Invitational, splitting $1,000,000 with Francis Ellis and the late Cody 'Beef' Franke. 

The Rocket Classic and Good Good Championship aren't the only Tour events Dalke will play in this year as he is scheduled to compete in the BMW International Open in Germany this July. 

"We're always looking for ways to connect with new audiences in Detroit and continue building one of the most fan-friendly events on the PGA Tour," said Mark Hollis, Rocket Classic tournament director. 

"Brad has made a tremendous impact both on the course and through the way he connects with fans across different platforms. 

"He's a proven competitor, an engaging personality and someone who reflects where the game is headed. 

"We're excited to welcome him to Detroit and give our fans the opportunity to experience his energy and passion firsthand."