American YouTube golfer Brad Dalke shot a 3-over-par 75 in the third round of the BMW International Open in Munich on Saturday.
He now sits seven strokes behind co-leaders Michael Hollick and Bernd Wiesberger.
The 28-year-old content creator entered the day just two shots off the lead. His second-round 66 included seven birdies and one bogey.
Strong Second Round
Dalke's Friday performance tied him with Paul Wearing, Joe Dean, and Frederic Lacroix at 9 under.
He trailed Jack Senior, Carlos Ortiz, and Michael Hollick, while Hennie du Plessis held the halfway lead.
Playing on a sponsor exemption, Dalke drew large crowds. He finished the third round tied for 27th at 6 under overall.
Fan Support and YouTube Golf
Dalke, a former amateur standout who won the 2015 Junior PGA Championship and was runner-up at the 2016 U.
S. Amateur, appreciated the support.
"It was fun to birdie the last in front of the crowds," he said.
He noted the growth of digital golf content. "YouTube golf has been growing a lot, and it's shown with these crowds.
I will try to finish strong," Dalke added.
After turning professional in 2019, Dalke joined the Good Good YouTube channel. He recently announced his departure from the channel.
"Before I was doing YouTube I was struggling and really did not love golf at times," Dalke explained.
"Now I just have fun with it."
He believes online personalities can compete professionally, citing his performance and Ryan Ruffels' recent PGA Tour appearance.
Reflecting on his DP World Tour debut, Dalke admitted to nerves. "I didn't really have a goal coming into this week.
I just wanted to have some fun," he said.
"Yesterday, that first tee shot, I was shaking like a leaf," Dalke recalled. He described the pressure of seeing his name on the leaderboard.
"I try not to look at leaderboards, but it's hard not to miss them out there," he noted.
Dalke acknowledged representing the online golf community.
"It's a weird mixture of there's no stress because I'm not out here fighting for points, but also I do kind of represent YouTube golf in a way," he said.
He emphasized his desire to perform for his fans.
"There's a lot of people who love YouTube and love watching me, and they vouch for me, so I'm trying to prove it for them as well."
Dalke also clarified earlier comments about bypassing developmental tours, which drew criticism.
"I have the utmost respect for everyone who has gone through the grind," he wrote on X.
