The atmosphere at East Lake crackled with anticipation on August 20th, as the 2025 Creator Classic unfolded on the eve of the TOUR Championship. This wasn’t just another golf event; it was the dramatic climax of the season-long creator series, where digital superstars and golfing personalities collided on the hallowed grounds of East Lake Golf Club, vying for the ultimate bragging rights—and a winner-take-all $100,000 prize.
Twelve of YouTube and social media’s most electrifying golf creators teed off at 3:30 p.m. ET, their every swing broadcast live to a global audience on YouTubeTV and the official PGA TOUR channel. The format was simple, yet ruthless: eight holes of gross stroke play, from holes 10 through 17. Only the lowest four scorers and ties would advance to a sudden-death playoff on the 18th—a true test of nerve under the ever-watchful gaze of fans both on-site and online.
The field glittered with talent and charisma. Defending champion Luke Kwon, English maestro Peter Finch, content juggernaut Chris Solomon of No Laying Up, and three members of the Good Good Golf collective (Brad Dalke, Sean Walsh, Garrett Clark) were all in the hunt. Not to be overlooked were the formidable Gabby Golf Girl, Tisha Alyn, Roger Steele, Micah Morris, Short Game King, and Sabrina Andolpho.
The leaderboard quickly took on a life of its own. Brad Dalke proved untouchable, setting a new scoring record at 2-under par. Kwon, Walsh, and Morris fought valiantly for playoff spots, while fan-favorite Tisha Alyn delivered flashes of brilliance but ultimately fell just shy after a tough finish. Chris Solomon, with NFL legend Matt Ryan on his bag, stumbled out of the gates but redeemed himself with a rousing birdie to the delight of the crowd.
As the skies darkened and the playoff beckoned, drama reached its peak. Dalke, ice in his veins, executed a flawless up-and-down on the 18th to defeat Sean Walsh, sealing his victory as the rain fell—a cinematic conclusion befitting a champion. The $100,000 check and the coveted Creator Classic title were his.
This year, the Creator Classic was more than just a contest. The event featured the innovative Creator Collective meetup, gathering over 50 digital creators for a unique community-building experience at The Landing—complete with simulators, interactive fan zones, and a sense of camaraderie that blurred the line between competition and collaboration. The event’s significance was underscored by its placement as the final stop in the 2025 series, following thrilling installments at TPC Sawgrass and other iconic venues.
For those craving every swing and storyline, the full leaderboard and highlights are available, capturing the essence of a tournament where the digital and sporting worlds collided in spectacular fashion. With personalities as big as their drives, and stakes higher than ever before, the Creator Classic at East Lake delivered pure, unfiltered drama—the kind of sporting theater that lingers long after the final putt drops.