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The Top 10 Most-Watched Golf YouTube Videos In August
Bryson DeChambeau stole the spotlight this month with his “1 Pro vs 5 Average Golfers” video, racking up over four million views. While the top 10 saw lower numbers compared to recent months. Big Wedge, in particular, had a big month with multiple entries. Grant Horvat, Bob Does Sports and Good Good all contributed familiar formats.
1. 1 Pro vs 5 Average Golfers (Not Even Close)
Channel: Bryson DeChambeau
Views: 4.2 million
Five “regular” golfers take on Bryson DeChambeau in a nine-hole challenge. They get a five-man scramble (five swings per shot) while Bryson plays his own ball. If you ever wanted to confirm the real difference between amateur and professional players, this video will do it.
2. The Big Wedge Golf Mini Major 3
Channel: Big Wedge Golf
Views: 2 million
The third Big Wedge “Mini Major” heads to Hadley Wood, where two teams of three square off under fiercely debated handicaps. Expect classic BWG chaos. This is one of their best-performing videos this summer. It’s equal parts comedy and competition as they chase the channel’s next Mini Major champion.
3. Bryson DeChambeau vs Big Wedge Golf
Channel: Big Wedge Golf
Views: 1.6 million
Big Wedge takes on Bryson DeChambeau and Josh in a nine-hole showdown with a twist: the lads play a four-man scramble while Bryson and Josh go alternate shot. Chaos hits immediately with four wild tee balls flirting with water, frantic searches and pure panic. The unique strain of alternate shot makes this one a fun watch.
4. The Major Cut @ Pebble Beach
Channel: Grant Horvat
Views: 1.5 million
The Brian Bros’ and Grant Horvat’s “Major Cut” heads to Pebble Beach, chasing the 2019 U.S. Open cut line of +2 across two rounds. The front nine is featured on Grant’s channel, the back nine on Brian Bros. Nerves spike instantly when Michael Phelps appears on the first tee.
5. Our Stroke Play Challenge at Tiger Woods’ Golf Course
Channel: Bob Does Sports
Views: 1.4 million
The Bob Does Sports crew heads play a cumulative 18-hole stroke-play challenge at Tiger Woods’ Payne’s Valley, aiming to beat 242. On course, it’s classic BDS with laughs and banter. Joey D learns his wife’s in pre-labor and has to leave after one round.
6. Can I Beat Luke Combs if he Starts 30 Under Par?
Channel: Grant Horvat
Views: 1.4 million
Country star Luke Combs faces a golf YouTuber in a 1-on-1, 18-hole “30-shot challenge,” continuing the series that escalated from 5, 10, and 20 strokes. They settle on Combs starting 30 under at a ~6,600-yard setup from the same tees. Combs shows clear improvement since their last pro-am round, but will 30 strokes be enough?
7. Big Wedge Golf $10,000 UK Open
Channel: Big Wedge Golf
Views: 1.3 million
The Surrey Open is a nine-hole stroke-play match for a $10,000 cash prize, with everyone starting under par based on handicaps. After a quick draw for tee order and stricter rules (proper drops, laterals), the round settles into tense competition. With only nine holes to work with, minimizing big numbers and converting makable putts becomes important.
8. We Played the Most Beautiful Golf Course in the U.S.
Channel: Good Good
Views: 1.2 million
Good Good’s road-trip crew rolls into Coeur d’Alene, trading van-life chaos for one of America’s most striking courses and its famed floating green. The real draw is the ferry ride to the island hole and the push to finish the series strong.
9. The Funniest Challenge in Bob Does Sports History (Fireball)
Channel: Bob Does Sports
Views: 1.2 million
Bob Does Sports grabbed another top 10 this month. They tackled the “Fireball Challenge” at the Ozarks: nine holes, one Fireball shot per hole, and a target of five under par. Joey D is out on this one celebrating fatherhood.
10. Can I Break 50 with Jason Kidd? (Extreme Difficulty)
Channel: Bryson Dechambeau
Views: 1.1 million
This one from Bryson just made it into the top 10, but it’s only been live for a few days, so it will likely climb even higher. In it, Bryson takes on the “Break 50” challenge alongside NBA legend Jason Kidd. Playing from the forward tees at Trinity Forest, they need 13 birdies and five eagles to card a 49.
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