The Most Popular Golf YouTube Channels

Where the traditional media platforms of television and magazines once dominated, the world of golf has been transformed by the internet and social networks.

Much like newspapers, websites have taken precedence over print publications, but not long ago, few could have imagined that the hegemony enjoyed by TV would be challenged by YouTube.

Taking a rich diversity of content directly to audiences - without the need for an expensive subscription - the video platform has become a powerful outlet in the game, with millions consuming the latest productions released by a range of personalities and groups.

What has made YouTube such an effective tool for golf fans is that there is something for everyone. If you want instructional content and equipment reviews, it's all there, course reviews and travel analysis are covered too, as are less formal shenanigans and fun challenges. And much of it looks as good - if not better - than what you can see on TV.

It's a world that we've been looking into recently - and its growing influence is glaringly apparent. But what are the most popular golf channels on YouTube? We've had a peek into subscriber numbers to see who stands out above the rest - perhaps giving you a place to start if you are yet to fully immerse yourself into the universe of Rick Shiels and Bryson DeChambeau.

Rick Shiels

Having started his channel back in 2011, Rick Shiels has now released over 2,000 videos and has attracted 2.87m subscribers. It's been a remarkable success story. Back in the day, it was more about instruction and equipment reviews, leaning on Rick's history as a PGA Professional, but it's become a far more diverse channel, featuring course and travel content, matches, challenges, and just about everything you could think of.

Good Good

Featuring a group of guys who are simply out on the golf course having fun with each other, Good Good probably isn't for everyone, but its 1.65m subscribers prove that there is an engaged audience who love seeing the sport presented less formally; essentially just watching a bunch of friends taking each other on in a variety of games and challenges.

Bryson DeChambeau

The US Open champion has seemingly reinvented his image in recent times and become incredibly popular with galleries - and his YouTube channel is a major part of the reason why. Connecting directly with his fans in a manner unlike any other leading pro, Bryson now has 1.38m subscribers, and his recent videos with John Daly and Donald Trump have drawn millions of views.

Danny Maude

If you want to follow drills that are expertly explained to help you improve, then Danny Maude is your guy, as his instructional videos have become massively popular and now boast over 1.3m subscribers and 187,000,000 views. And you can delve into the back catalogue at any time to work on your game.

gm_golf

Having been linked with Good Good, Garrett Clark's gm_golf has become a huge channel in its own right, drawing 1.21m subscribers and showcasing all the fun and nonsense that you would expect. Now, it's clear that this is focused more on a youthful audience - and there is certainly nothing wrong with that - meaning that it might not be to everyone's taste.

Meandmygolf

Edging closer to a magical one million subscribers, Piers Ward and Andy Proudman regularly showcase new videos that are engineered to help you play better golf, featuring tips, drills and more general analysis that will help you to understand your own game a little better.

Bob Does Sports

This is very much in the golf comedy category - and opinions will differ about how amusing the antics really are - but with plenty of challenges, a (more than) little bit of alcohol, and plenty of laughs, this is a channel that is growing all the time and now has 836,000 subscribers.

Grant Horvat Golf

Formerly part of Good Good, Grant Horvat shares his passion for the game in a variety of ways, but more recently his matches with Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm have drawn millions of views, leading to his growing subscriber count to now stand at 806,000.

Peter Finch Golf

With 660,000 subscribers and over 1,500 videos, Peter Finch has become one of the most established names in golf YouTube, first offering instruction and equipment content, but has since evolved into sharing course and travel videos, matches with other notable figures, taking on challenges, and providing insights behind his journey, including his quest to qualify for The Open.

Micah Morris

Miach is a pro golfer who takes you on his story through the sport, entering tournaments and working on his game, but he also goes beyond that by taking on other players and YouTubers in matches, and he even faced Rory McIlroy in a long drive contest. With over 500,000 subscribers, Morris is a fast growing name in the world of online golf content.

Those are just some of the most popular golf accounts on YouTube, but sheer popularity doesn't always represent quality or indeed reflect your personal taste. And there is so much to choose from these days, whatever your disposition. Personally, I enjoy the course architecture insights of Fried Egg Golf, the bespoke content of No Laying Up, and I also think that Iona Stephen's channel is rather good too.

Whoever you are and whatever you like, there is a whole world out there for you to discover!

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