Brad Dalke returns to PGA Tour at Rocket Classic after missed cuts
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Brad Dalke is set to compete in the Rocket Classic on the PGA Tour, marking his return after last playing in 2016. In his previous start at the Valero Texas Open, Dalke missed the cut, finishing 14-over par and last among the field. He hopes to improve upon his prior experience at the Masters and the US Open, where he also missed the cut. Recently, Dalke showcased his skills at the BMW International Open, finishing tied for 30th. As a professional YouTube golfer, this tournament provides an opportunity for Dalke to measure his performance against current PGA Tour players.
- •Dalke last played on the PGA Tour in 2016 at the Valero Texas Open.
- •He finished dead last at the Texas Open, shooting an 85 on the final day.
- •Dalke missed cuts at both the Masters and US Open in 2016.
- •He recently finished T30 at the BMW International Open in Germany.
- •Dalke received a sponsor’s exemption for the Rocket Classic.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Brad Dalke gives honest assessment of ‘nightmare’ return to the PGA Tour at the Rocket Classic
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — What happened in Brad Dalke’s last PGA Tour appearance as he gets ready to return at the Rocket Classic
"Brad Dalke is set to make a highly anticipated appearance on the PGA Tour at the Rocket Classic. Dalke is a YouTube golfer by profession, but he had an immensely promising amateur career that saw him play at The Masters and the US Open.
"Brad Dalke’s highly anticipated PGA Tour return didn’t exactly go to plan. The YouTube golfer, who was once a highly-touted amateur, received a sponsor’s exemption to play at the Rocket Classic, his first PGA Tour event since 2016.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 9:30 AMBrad Dalke gives honest assessment of ‘nightmare’ return to the PGA Tour at the Rocket Classic
Brad Dalke’s highly anticipated PGA Tour return didn’t exactly go to plan. The YouTube golfer, who was once a highly-touted amateur, received a sponsor’s exemption to play at the Rocket Classic, his first PGA Tour event since 2016.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 1:30 PMWhat happened in Brad Dalke’s last PGA Tour appearance as he gets ready to return at the Rocket Classic
Brad Dalke is set to make a highly anticipated appearance on the PGA Tour at the Rocket Classic. Dalke is a YouTube golfer by profession, but he had an immensely promising amateur career that saw him play at The Masters and the US Open.
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