Last year, we put together a list of our favorite YouTube golf channels. From comedy to instruction to travel and everything in between, those channels were among the best YouTube golf had to offer for 2024.

But the content game changes quickly. Channels can rise and fall in short order. That is why we are back with another ranking for 2025.

Let me start at the beginning. Why is this list necessary?

First of all, YouTube golf has really taken off over the past few years. It’s one of the main avenues for people consuming the game. Although professional golf has actually seen a TV ratings bounce back in 2025, YouTube golf remains scorchingly hot from a viewership perspective.

This ranking is not so much about a perfect scientific algorithm to determine the best channel. This is deeply subjective. We might put your favorite channel at No. 15 in the rankings. That doesn’t mean it isn’t great, enjoyable content. Ultimately, you all will vote with your eyeballs.

The point of this ranking is to offer a resource for golf fans. Maybe you have never watched YouTube golf and want a starting point. Maybe you watch it all the time but stick to the same few channels.

Either way, this list is a place to visit for ideas about what to watch next.

Last year, the comment section was totally civil and completely understanding of how difficult it is to rank something like this. And, in some cases, valid points were raised about why certain channels were too high or too low (but those points were not made by OpMan).

So we went back into the lab—meaning that we watched a lot of YouTube golf—to come back with an even better list. Given that 2025 is approaching the halfway point (oh, my God), it seemed like an appropriate time to publish.

With some channels, their content improved or got worse. That led to a change in ranking. Or perhaps we have reconsidered our stance from last year after doing some soul searching.

By what metrics are the channels ranked? A variety of things.

How clean is the editing? Are there shot tracers? How entertaining are the characters? Is it informative or meaningful if that is the goal of the video? Are fans connecting with it?

The best channels are able to engage golf fans in multiple ways. You start watching a video and feel compelled to continue all the way through. It’s just that good.

The list below is in descending order, leading to No. 1 (dramatic effect). Next to each channel name, we show their relative rise or fall from last year. Green arrows indicate that it moved up, red arrows indicate that it moved down. The number next to the arrow shows the difference. Anything with “NR” indicates that it was “not ranked” last year.

We also link to our favorite video each creator has released so far in 2025.

20. Big Wedge (NR)

There are different types of YouTube golf watchers in this world.

In one category, you have the fan who lives for slapstick golf comedy. They are watching for shenanigans and pure anarchy. The level of golf being played is mostly irrelevant.

In the other category, you have the fan who watches golf on YouTube for other reasons. Maybe it’s educational. Maybe it’s to watch great golf being played. Maybe it’s to absorb great storytelling.

Fans of Big Wedge Golf fall squarely in the first category. Some people will think it’s hilarious and some people will turn it off after 30 seconds.

You can’t ignore that this group puts up massive numbers, especially for a channel that only started in April 2024. They already have 640,000 subscribers.

For our money, Big Wedge is a worse version of Good Good. The golf being played is definitely worse and the commentary can get a little grating. But, hey, if you’re in the right mood, it works. Like I don’t want to watch Step Brothers every night but once a year I will turn it on and be tickled by Will Ferrell singing at the Catalina Wine Mixer.

19. Fore Play (NR)

YouTube golf fans generally seem to dislike Fore Play, a part of Barstool. The most commonly cited reason is that they don’t like the personalities involved. While Trent is wholesome, Riggs and Frankie are more annoying. And nobody in the group is particularly good at golf so you aren’t coming to their channel for that.

We tend to agree with the assessment and believe Fore Play is a tier or two below the top channels. However, Fore Play has 520,000 subscribers and a consistent stream of well-watched content. There has to be a reason why.

The reason is that Fore Play leverages its Barstool name including other characters in that universe. And they also have solid access through TaylorMade to the likes of Scottie Scheffler (above) and Tiger Woods.

There is also serious hate-watch potential with Riggs claiming to be a 4-handicap even though he snap-hooks half his drives, can barely break 85 most rounds and has a putting stroke that makes you want to vomit. The series with Riggs playing matches against internet trolls was a good idea to rage-bait viewers.

Fore Play is more of an acquired taste and a (very) poor man’s Bob Does Sports but it deserves inclusion on this list.

18. GM Golf (NR)

While not on the same level as the larger Good Good channel, Garrett Clark’s GM Golf is still one of the biggest players in the YouTube golf space.

As explained in the Good Good section below, there has been some over-saturation of the “bro golf challenge match” category. That has really made it an arms race for who has the best personality, which is why we see a channel like Grant Horvat’s take off and others linger behind.

Clark is at his best when he takes on more “raw golf” challenges like what we see in the above video. Sometimes the gimmicks and challenges get to be too much.

17. TaylorMade (NR)

An OEM! Woah!

TaylorMade has definitely stolen the OEM spotlight in this space by collaborating with other creators—and using its own stable of superstars for content.

We’re particularly enamored with their instruction series that features Tiger Woods (ever heard of him?) giving lessons alongside the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Nelly Korda.

In addition to the clinics, there are some matches and gear videos that go deeper into the weeds on topics like wedge grinds and club fitting.

You can tell there has been a concerted effort to add to the TaylorMade channel in 2025 and that is much appreciated.

16. Random Golf Club (

1)

If you dislike the conventional YouTube golf format and favor documentary-style storytelling, you should check out Random Golf Club.

Led by the affable Erik Anders Lang, this channel has a tremendous production quality and explores topics that are profound, interesting and, as the channel name suggests, random.

While RGC is at its best when adventure is involved, they also have an awesome series where four golfers of different skill levels try to break certain score benchmarks at the same time.

It’s a niche offering in the YouTube golf world and only has just north of 300,000 subscribers but Random Golf Club is a “quality over quantity” bonanza.

15. Good Good (

2)

This is all about perspective.

Nobody can ignore that Good Good is a behemoth in the YouTube golf space. The brand is unmistakable and the business is flourishing.

But this isn’t a ranking of YouTube golf channels strictly by relevance—we’re talking about quality, entertainment value and enjoyment across the board.

Our opinion on Good Good is that it doesn’t quite feel the same since Grant Horvat, Luke Kwon and Micah Morris left. And, to be completely honest, their whole schtick, while fun at first, hasn’t evolved much over time.

Good Good feels targeted mainly to teenagers, college bros and golf fans who exclusively wear the big block letter hats. The shenanigans are over the top and forced. It feels a little immature in a way that cuts off people once they hit a certain age.

Is there a large market for that? Absolutely. Is Good Good a positive for golf? Hell, yeah.

We have nothing but respect for what these guys have built including their tournament series and helping to promote TGL (above). At the same time, Good Good is not as accessible, relatable and entertaining as other channels on this list.

14. Chris Ryan (

3)

We went a little lighter on the instruction side with this list given how dominant the comedy/entertainment category has become. If you want more information on instruction channels, check out this list from last year.

Of the two instructors we wanted to call out, Chris Ryan was one of them.

Ryan does a really nice job of incorporating technology into his lessons. They are all beautifully produced and have a clear message.

Getting your lessons from YouTube is a slippery slope but you should at least go to a trusted source if you want to go down an instruction video rabbit hole. Ryan definitely qualifies.

13. Not a Scratch Golfer (

3)

Not a Scratch Golfer is a nice look at what it takes to break 80 and use course management skills to your advantage.

The moral of the story: you don’t need a perfect swing to play great golf.

Not a Scratch Golfer is quick-paced and relatable in a way that most channels on this list don’t grasp so it certainly deserves inclusion here even if its subscriber rate trails these other offerings several times over.

We wrote a feature about Adam Fine and his Not a Scratch Golfer channel earlier this year if you want to check it out.

12. BustaJack (

3)

While BustaJack is clearly a tier below the top 10 on this list, we really enjoy their content.

It’s a more basic channel without many frills but both guys have charming personalities. You’ll find a ton of matches and collabs here in addition to special challenges.

Our favorite series in the BustaJack catalog is “Graduation” (above) where they try to reach 10-under in a nine-hole scramble with another guest. It’s a fun series with a clear goal.

11. The Golfers Journal (NR)

The clear-cut best magazine in golf also has a wonderful YouTube channel that focuses mainly on instruction. Some unique interviews and random golf nerd content are featured as well.

The production quality is outstanding which mirrors the quality of the physical magazine.

There is a lot of niche content that won’t have widespread appeal to the masses but The Golfers Journal hits hard and has built up a great database of videos. Their efforts are highly appreciated and additive to the YouTube golf space.

10. Rick Shiels (

6)

Opinions will vary wildly when it comes to the updated version of this channel.

Rick Shiels is obviously a mainstay in YouTube golf, evidenced by his approaching three million subscribers. However, his viewership has been declining and he needed a spark.

That is where the partnership with LIV Golf (announced back in January) came into play. LIV has been heavily involved on the YouTube golf scene and Shiels is a part of that effort.

While his viewership hasn’t made a dramatic improvement since the move, Shiels did add to the quality of his channel by getting more access to top players. And we still enjoy much of his other content, like this recent video about golf in South Korea.

While it’s true he doesn’t have anywhere near the channel of others on this list, the Shiels hate is overblown. He has a good channel.

9. Golf Sidekick (

5)

Whatta playa!

Golf Sidekick, run by Thailand’s Matt Greene, is the channel geared towards normal golfers looking for course management strategy and some entertaining commentary.

In the same vein as Not a Scratch Golfer, the pace of Golf Sidekick is breakneck as the videos typically launch right into the round with voiceovers. Greene has a down-to-earth disposition and likes to laugh at his own mistakes, which makes for easy viewing.

My main takeaway from his videos is that you don’t have to be an elite ball striker to shoot in the 70s. A lot of golf is about staying mentally engaged and making smart decisions to limit damage.

8. Luke Kwon Golf (NR)

Luke Kwon is the latest creator to make a name for himself since leaving Good Good.

Kwon’s channel has a few things going for it that separate it from others previously mentioned on this list.

The first is that he plays a ton of golf in New Zealand and Australia, featuring some of the most stunning courses in the world. That is a unique aspect you can’t find anywhere else on a consistent basis.

The second is that Kwon is very good. He did win the (first) Creator Classic, after all. That means some of his videos are of him playing in actual professional tournaments rather than made-for-YouTube matches. The look inside what it takes to be a competitive golfer in an Asian Tour event is awesome.

The third is that he plays matches against other very good golfers—and everyone involved is hilarious without being too obnoxious.

We’re a little surprised this channel doesn’t have more subscribers (just over 350,000 now) and views. A lot of people seem to prefer it over similar channels like the Bryan Bros. but it’s all a matter of personal preference.

7. Peter Finch (

1)

A lot of people will ask what the difference is between Peter Finch and Shiels. Our answer is that Finch is more likable on the whole.

While Finch lacks the same access to the top players, he wins hearts by being a true golf nerd who puts effort into improving his game. He also takes on cool assignments like playing the Old Course backwards or going to top courses in Africa.

Finch toes the line perfectly between playing matches against notable creators, creating travel series videos and delving into gear content. It’s a nice balance.

But more than anything else, Finch comes across as easy to root for and genuine. That puts him into the top tier of channels for watchability.

6. Danny Maude (

1)

Still the best instruction channel available on YouTube, Danny Maude‘s frequency, clarity and overall quality is what makes him the top dog in this category.

We want to call out the fantastic editing and graphics in Maude’s videos. A lot of instruction channels run together because they don’t have anything other than video analysis or someone talking at you. With Maude, you get a traditional instruction video but graphics—including going split screen to show down-the-line and face-on at the same time—are regularly put on screen to further prove his point.

The instruction area is hard because it’s even more subjective than other channels. Someone can be a great teacher but the way they explain something doesn’t translate with you. Or maybe you simply don’t like his or her voice.

However, there are few who don’t like Maude. There’s a reason for that.

5. Bryan Bros. (

2)

If this was a ranking of the best series within YouTube golf, we would have the Major Cut right near the top of the list.

The Bryan Bros. have found something here by playing golf at top-tier venues. With a cutline already decided (based on the major that has already been played there), Wesley, George and Grant Horvat try to “make the cut” on their own time.

This year, they went to TPC Sawgrass (not technically home of a major but it still works) and battled it out to see who could crack the score of 1-under through 36 holes.

I think this series works because the level of golf is very high, the goal is abundantly clear/relatable and the three personalties involved are entertaining. I’m also incredibly impressed by the overall editing and production on the Bryan Bros. channel.

4. Bob Does Sports (

2)

In terms of peak golf comedy, I’m not sure anyone can match Bob Does Sports.

I wrote last year about the phenomenon of Fat Perez, the Virginia accountant who turned into a YouTube golf legend. He’s basically a folk hero at this point. Adding the enormously funny Robby Berger and Joey Coldcuts has made BDS content a must-watch.

I wanted to call out their matches with the Spittin Chiclets crew (a Barstool hockey podcast/YouTube channel) that were outrageously entertaining. The above video is among my favorites so far in 2025.

And if you haven’t seen their Breaking 50 episode with Bryson, I would highly recommend you check that out. The sequence where Robby tries Bryson’s snacks is worth your time.

Will you find good golf with BDS? Sometimes.

But for the most part you are there to see guys being dudes.

3. No Laying Up (

2)

We are once again vouching for more of a niche offering high on this list.

No Laying Up isn’t in the game of maximizing viewership; it’s in the game of creating the highest-quality content. And I don’t think anyone else can hold a candle to them when it comes to production value. From that standpoint, they make all other YouTube golf channels look childish.

NLU is at its peak with the Strapped series (above) which recently retuned with a 90-minute documentary of sorts that profiles Neil and Big Randy’s buddy trip to West Texas. Strapped cleverly explores adult male friendship as two pals adventure to low-budget golf courses and dingy Airbnbs.

Another highlight of the channel is the NLU Film Room where the crew watches and analyzes footage of someone (usually another NLU member) playing golf or taking on a specific challenge. This is a superb idea that we haven’t seen anyone else capture in quite the same way.

NLU also throws in some instruction, podcasts and a mix of other content that is highly enjoyable. It’s the mature channel for millennial and Gen X golf lovers—and not necessarily just YouTube golf lovers.

We do have them down a couple spots after putting them No. 1 last year but that is just to make room for the two channels that have stolen the spotlight from everyone else.

2. Grant Horvat (

3)

Now at more than 1.26 million subscribers, Grant Horvat has captured the imagination of YouTube golf to the point where he is getting incredible access to the best players in the world like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.

There are three elements that set this channel apart from the majority of others.

The first is that Horvat has a wonderful personality that seems so genuine. He doesn’t come across as jaded or ungrateful. Horvat is just a solid dude who loves golf.

The second is that Horvat is a very, very, good golfer. So good that he got invited to play in a PGA Tour event.

That allows him to have challenges like the one where he starts at 5-under and goes up against pros like Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, Phil Mickelson, Justin Thomas and others.

The third is the aforementioned access. Nobody else on the list has hosted so many top tour pros. And when that happens, Horvat seems to fit right in with those stars.

1. Bryson DeChambeau (

7)

It’s kind of wild that the best YouTube channel belongs to a world-class golfer contending for major championships.

Bryson DeChambeau (or at least whoever is giving him advice) understands the desire of golf fans. His video ideas are creative and interesting. And his superhuman golf skill makes the whole thing run. That is one thing no other YouTube golf channel could touch—watching Bryson play golf is intoxicating.

The Breaking 50 series was described to me by another creator as “being like our Saturday Night Live” given the stature of celebrities/athletes/YouTube golfers involved. It’s highly entertaining in every way. Bryson plays the “straight man” as other characters bring the comedic energy.

In another series, Bryson goes to random public golf courses and tries to break the course record. This is such a brilliant idea. All of us have wondered how a pro would fare on our local dog track muni. Bryson is really the first to ever answer that question in a compelling way.

In all of his videos, I appreciate how there is almost no wasted space. I also get a kick out of his “frenemy” relationship with producer Chase.

Bryson’s frequency is much less than other channels on this list but every video is a banger that gets a couple of million views at minimum. Since our original list, his channel has become a true behemoth.

There is no doubt in my mind: Bryson is the undisputed king of YouTube golf.

So that is the list. Please bring your torches and pitchforks to the comment section below!

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