For golfers, nothing will ever beat playing for real. But how can we still get our golf fix when we’re not playing? If you’re nursing an injury or staying indoors due to bad weather on the course, magazines, golf books, or even live action from around the world on TV can help fill the gap.
But YouTube is, without doubt, the number one place to be for those golfers who just can’t get enough of the game. YouTube is a bottomless pit of golf highlights, equipment reviews, interviews, playing tips, and more.
However, with so many golf YouTube channels out there, knowing where to go first can be tough. But fear not—we’re here to help. We’ve rounded up the 10 best golf YouTube channels worth subscribing to.
Where to watch golf on YouTube
1. Rick Shiels
Shiels runs, without a doubt, the number one golf YouTube channel. However, the only reason the PGA pro started the channel in the first place was that he had written to every golf magazine asking whether he could feature in them, and of the few replies he received, the answer was a collective no.
Well, that may have been a blessing, as the YouTube channel may never have started if they had said yes!
In May 2012, he posted a 47-second video of his swing from above in a bid to get noticed. Fast-forward to now, and he has almost 3m subscribers. His content is premium, and there are various fascinating collaborations. Shiels’ true skill is that he’s relatable, and his challenges make for very easy viewing.
2. Mark Crossfield
Crossfield is the original golf YouTuber and remains a brilliant and insightful follow to this day. The Devon PGA pro has covered everything over the years; his forthright equipment reviews offered something very different in his early days, and his course vlogs are a brilliant watch for getting to know certain venues.
Like Shiels, he’s self-deprecating and amusing, which is a big part of his appeal, and he knows the golf swing inside out, so he’s highly authentic.
3. No Laying Up
No Laying Up is a leading golf podcast, and they also have a fantastic YouTube channel that offers something even more different still.
The team behind it all visit some incredible courses and put together travel videos on the ‘Tourist Sauce’ series, which are an absolute must-watch.
While some golf YouTube channels could be dismissed as mere clickbait, this one is notably authentic. The No Laying Up team are brilliant storytellers with access to some of the world’s best. They started 2023 with a four-ball match against Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas.
4. Good Good
Good Good is ‘6 dudes, 1 golf channel’. The channel is a relatively recent phenomenon compared to the likes of Shiels and Crossfield, but it already has a huge following due to its unique content.
They’ve gained popularity for their entertaining and funny golf videos, challenges and course vlogs. The channel focuses on making golf more fun and approachable for a wider audience, and they’ve even collaborated with Shiels and Bryson DeChambeau—which tells you plenty about their popularity. The videos often feature a mix of skilled golf shots and amusing moments.
This is a great channel to follow if you like modern, fun golf.
5. Golf with Aimee
Cho was born in South Korea before moving to New Zealand at the age of six, and her popular golf tips videos often reach well over a million views.
The golf YouTube channel market is dominated by men, so Cho offers something different. She’s a former touring golf pro and is currently an LPGA Class A teaching professional. She also does challenges with some of the leading female players.
6. Me and My Golf
Me And My Golf is a rare double act featuring PGA professionals Piers Ward and Andy Proudman. They offer excellent and straightforward golf instructions and also coach tour player Aaron Rai, who threatened to make the 2023 Ryder Cup team.
They cover all aspects of coaching and are well known for dressing the same. They often have access to a number of the leading TaylorMade players, and so have collaborated with the likes of Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa—and they even offer some training aids to help you with your game.
7. Chris Ryan
Ryan is the Director of Coaching at the HIT Golf Academy at the Forest of Arden and a successful golf YouTuber on the side. The PGA professional worked at The Belfry for several years and is one of Today’s Golfer’s Top 50 Coaches.
Ryan is an excellent starting point if you’re looking for tips relevant to club golf. He breaks down his tips into easy-to-follow videos, and he also provides a written explanation so you can easily find what you’re looking for.
8. Danny Maude
With well over a million subscribers, Maude has a phenomenal following but still might not be as well-known as some of his golfing YouTube peers.
But he provides a collection of well-thought-out videos to help you improve your game, so he’s still well worth a follow.
9. Peter Finch
Finch first attracted many golfers’ attention with his collaborative videos with Shiels. Based in the North West, it’s been a meteoric rise for the PGA coach and, like Shiels, he’s part of Golf Monthly’s Top 50 UK coaches.
Finch joined YouTube in 2011, and while most of his most popular videos remain alongside Shiels, he has since branched out into more varied content. Some of his most captivating videos are his attempts to qualify for The Open, so definitely check those out.
10. Paige Spiranac
Spiranac is the queen of golf influencers. She turned pro in 2016 and has made the cut on a few events on the Ladies European Tour.
On her golf YouTube channel, she covers all aspects of the game including instructions, course vlogs, fitness advice, equipment reviews, and more.
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