Is Influencer Golf Here to Stay, or Just a Trendy Fad?

Remember when golf was all about tradition, hushed commentary, and polite claps? Yeah, me neither—because now it’s all viral trick shots, neon joggers, and YouTubers challenging tour pros to one-armed putt-offs. Welcome to the era of Influencer Golf, where your handicap matters less than your TikTok engagement rate.

But the big question remains: Is influencer golf here to stay, or is it just a flash-in-the-pan trend, like oversized driver heads in the early 2000s?

THE CASE FOR INFLUENCER GOLF STICKING AROUND

1️⃣ Golf Needs the Clout – Let’s be real, golf had a bit of an image problem. The average age of TV golf viewers was creeping dangerously close to social security eligibility. But now? Thanks to influencers, the game is reaching an entirely new generation who thought “bogey” was just a ghost from Mario Kart.

2️⃣ Entertainment Over Everything – Traditional golf coverage is great, but sometimes you just want to see someone try to drive the green with a Happy Gilmore swing. Influencers are making golf fun, and people love watching relatable golfers who (occasionally) shank their shots like the rest of us.

3️⃣ Sponsorship Money Talks – When brands see a 19-year-old on TikTok getting more views than the final round of a PGA event, they take notice. Expect more golf brands (and random energy drinks) to keep throwing money at these creators as long as the views keep rolling in.

THE CASE FOR INFLUENCER GOLF BEING A HYPE TRAIN

🚩 How Many Stinger Shots Can We Watch? – Let’s be honest, there’s only so many slo-mo “stinger” shots we can pretend to be impressed by. At some point, the novelty might wear off, and people might go back to just… playing golf.

🚩 The Gap Between Internet and Reality – Watching someone shoot 120 and still rack up millions of views is fun, but at some point, serious golfers might tune out if they feel like influencer golf is more about viral antics than actual skill.

🚩 The PGA Ain’t Going Anywhere – At the end of the day, influencer golf exists because of the real thing. People might love watching their favorite creators hack it up at Pebble Beach, but they’ll still want to watch the Masters on Sunday with a proper leaderboard and some high-stakes drama.

SO, WHAT’S THE VERDICT?

Influencer golf isn’t just hype—it’s changing the game. Will it replace professional golf? No. But it’s making the sport more accessible, more entertaining, and—dare I say it—even cool? As long as people love viral golf fails, insane trick shots, and watching a dude in a hoodie drain a 30-footer for his YouTube subscribers, influencer golf isn’t going anywhere.

But if we ever see a TikToker win a green jacket… then we’ll know the simulation is officially broken. ⛳🤣

Yours truly,

Socially Out of Bounds (SOB)