What Handicap Do Golf YouTubers Actually Have?
2026-10-31 · Handicaps
Golf YouTubers can make the game look easy. But what handicap do they actually have? We track every creator's handicap from the rounds they play in their videos, and as of 29 October 2026 there are 118 golf YouTubers on our main leaderboard. Their median handicap is +0.7: better than scratch.
Here's how the whole field breaks down, from the plus handicaps at the top to the creators in their 20s and 30s.
How we work out a YouTuber's handicap
Every handicap on Handicap Tracker comes from the rounds creators play in their YouTube videos. We log every round, allow for how tough the course and tees were, and a player's handicap comes from their best rounds among their latest 20 (fewer for players with a shorter record).
The figures in this article cover the main leaderboard only. Tour professionals on YouTube have a separate table and aren't included. Handicaps change as new videos come out, so the live leaderboard always has the latest numbers.
Live leaderboardSee every golf YouTuber's handicap on the live leaderboardThe headline numbers
- Golf YouTubers tracked: 118
- Median handicap: +0.7 (half the field is at +0.7 or better)
- Average handicap: 3.0
- Lowest: Brad Dalke, +7.8
- Highest: Kevin Hart, 36.0
The average sits higher than the median because a small group of higher handicaps pulls it up. The middle of the field is a very good golfer indeed.
How the field breaks down
| Handicap | Players | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Plus handicap (better than scratch) | 66 | 56% |
| Scratch (0.0) | 0 | 0% |
| Single figures (0.1 to 9.9) | 29 | 25% |
| 10 to 19.9 | 15 | 13% |
| 20 or higher | 8 | 7% |
Put another way, 95 of the 118 creators (81%) are in single figures or better, and 11 of them are +5.0 or better.
Plus handicaps: more than half the field
66 creators have a plus handicap. The top of the list is led by Brad Dalke (+7.8), with Sean Walsh and Ryan Ruffels tied on +6.9 and England's Pavan Sagoo on +6.8. Well-known names further down the plus list include Rick Shiels (+2.6), Grant Horvat (+2.2) and Paige Spiranac (+3.2). For who's at the very top and the channels they play on, see our top 10.
HandicapsGolf YouTubers With a Plus HandicapSingle figures
29 creators are in single figures without being plus. Right on the edge of scratch are Jake Adams and Gabby Golf Girl, both on 0.1, with Fat Perez of Bob Does Sports on 0.3. Further up the range you'll find Fore Play's Riggs (4.1), Grace Charis (4.6) and Fore Bros' Declan Moloney (6.9).
10 to 19.9
15 creators sit between 10 and 19.9, which is where plenty of keen club golfers play. This group includes Bobby Fairways (10.1) and Joey Cold Cuts (10.5) of Bob Does Sports, Calfreezy of Big Wedge Golf (13.1) and Fore Play's Trent Ryan (14.6).
20 and higher
Just 8 creators have a handicap of 20 or more: Callux (22.5), Hoyzie (25.1), Randy (25.1), Simon (26.5), Champion Challander (27.7), LeBron James (29.5), Josh (30.3) and Kevin Hart (36.0). Four of them play on Big Wedge Golf, whose six tracked players average 21.7. It shows just how wide the range on golf YouTube is.
Handicaps by country
Here are the countries with at least three creators on the leaderboard (by each player's first flag):
| Country | Players | Average | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 52 | 1.0 | Brad Dalke (+7.8) |
| England | 37 | 6.9 | Pavan Sagoo (+6.8) |
| Australia | 8 | 0.7 | Ryan Ruffels (+6.9) |
| Sweden | 5 | 2.7 | Mathias Johansson (+5.1) |
| New Zealand | 5 | +3.7 | Luke Toomey (+5.1) |
| Canada | 4 | 3.0 | Josh Rutherford (+3.6) |
| Scotland | 3 | 3.4 | Danny Elder (+4.5) |
The United States has the most creators by far, 52, and an average of 1.0. New Zealand's five creators average +3.7, the best of any country here, led by Luke Toomey on +5.1. England's average of 6.9 is pulled up by the Big Wedge Golf crew: its median is a much lower 2.7.
How does that compare with an average golfer?
For most club golfers, getting into single figures is a big goal, and a plus handicap is rare at any golf club. Figures published by golf's governing bodies have put the average men's Handicap Index somewhere in the low to mid teens. So a typical golf YouTuber on our leaderboard is a lot better than a typical club golfer.
That makes sense when you look at who's on the list. It includes former college golfers, players who compete on mini tours and plenty of creators who play almost every day for their channels. It's not a typical club field, and that's part of what makes their videos fun to watch.
Keep up with the numbers
These stats are a snapshot as of 29 October 2026. Every new video can move a handicap, so check the live leaderboard for the latest, or open any player's page there to see the rounds behind their number.