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Brad Dalke Challenges for Title on DP World Tour Debut at BMW International Open
7/4/2026, 3:14:22 PM
Dalke’s Contention at the BMW International Open
On Friday, 23 May 2024, Brad Dalke shot a six-under-par 66 in the second round of the BMW International Open in Munich, moving to nine under overall. The 28-year-old sits two strokes behind leader Hennie du Plessis (-11) and shares second place with Jack Senior, Michael Hollick, and Carlos Ortiz. It is Dalke’s first appearance in a DP World Tour ranking event since his 2020 Korn Ferry Tour start.
Background
Dalke won the 2015 Junior PGA Championship and was runner-up at the 2016 U.S. Amateur, which earned him spots at the 2017 Masters and U.S. Open. After focusing on digital media, he co-founded the Good Good Golf YouTube channel. The Munich tournament marks his DP World Tour debut, entered on a sponsor’s exemption.
Competitors
Leader Hennie du Plessis (South Africa) leads at -11; Jack Senior (England), Michael Hollick (England), and Carlos Ortiz (Mexico) are tied at -10, with several others, including Paul Waring and Frederic LaCroix, at -9.
Scores & Statistics
- Dalke: 66 (-6) in round 2, seven birdies, one bogey; total -9.
- Hennie du Plessis: 64 (-8) then 69 (-1), total -11.
- Jack Senior: 65 (-7) in round 2, total -10.
Official Statements & Responses
Dalke said he entered the week without a specific performance goal, focusing instead on enjoyment. He noted that the 66 boosted his confidence and highlighted the mixed pressure of representing a digital audience while competing in a traditional ranking event. He described the experience as “very nervy” yet enjoyable, acknowledging the novelty of seeing his name on leaderboards.
On-the-Ground Highlights
Dalke’s round began with a tee shot that landed in trees on the par-4 1st; a recovery shot left the ball 12 feet from the pin. He birdied the 5th, then posted three consecutive birdies on holes 9-11, each from short putts, and finished with a 43-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Obviously, I didn’t have a goal coming into this week,” — Brad Dalke, Player
- “I just wanted to have some fun and enjoy it,” — Brad Dalke, Player
- “Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Brad Dalke left himself in contention going into the third round, of his first DP World Tour event, after a fantastic second round "Yesterday, that first tee shot, I was shaking like a leaf, and then coming down the last few holes too.” — Brad Dalke, Player
- “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.” — Brad Dalke, Player
What’s Next
Dalke will play the third round on Saturday, with live coverage scheduled by Sky Sports Golf.
