Brad Dalke finishes last in his PGA Tour debut at Rocket Classic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Brad Dalke, a YouTube golf influencer, made his PGA Tour debut at the 2026 Rocket Classic but finished 16 over par, placing last among competitors. Despite a challenging two-day performance, including a 5-over 75 on Friday, Dalke described the experience as valuable and expressed optimism for future improvement. He received a sponsor exemption to participate in the event, driven by his popularity and recommendations from professional golfers. Dalke had previously achieved notable amateur success, including a runner-up finish at the U.S. Amateur in 2016, but has struggled to transition to professional play.
- •Dalke finished 16 over par at Detroit Golf Club.
- •He received a sponsor exemption to compete.
- •Dalke was a top amateur golfer prior to turning pro.
- •He aims to improve after learning from this experience.
- •His YouTube following contributed to his tournament invitation.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Brad Dalke has 'great experience' but finished last at 2026 Rocket Classic
"Dalke, the YouTube golf star who was given a sponsor exemption into the Rocket Classic, finished 16 over and dead last in the field.
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