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Dalke shoots 66, trails Du Plessis at BMW Open

7/6/2026

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Dalke Near Lead

Brad Dalke shot a six-under 66 at the BMW International Open, moving to two shots off the lead after round two.
Hennie du Plessis leads after rounds of 64 and 69.
Jack Senior and Carlos Ortiz share second place at ten under.
Dalke said he felt nervous but enjoyed playing before big crowds and representing YouTube golf.
Day three will air live on Sky Sports Golf from 12 pm Saturday.

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Dalke Leaves Group

Golfer Dalke earned sponsor invitations to the Rocket Classic (July 30 – Aug 2) and the Good Good Championship (Nov 9 – 15).
Dalke left the Good Good Golf creator group, citing low Korn Ferry Tour pay and intense travel.
Dalke said he would accept a PGA Tour card and play full-time without hesitation.
At 28, he credited YouTube for rekindling his love of golf after a slump.

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Dalke Quits

On June 25 2026 Dalke posted a video announcing he is quitting YouTube golf to focus on family.
He disclosed his wife Abbie suffered miscarriages in 2025, an ocular stroke in December and heart surgery on June 1 2026.
Dalke said he “didn’t live up to par” as a husband in those crises, praised spectators at the BMW International Open, and accepted sponsor invitations to the PGA Tour’s Rocket Classic and Good Good Championship.

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Dalke Near Lead

Brad Dalke shot a six-under 66 at the BMW International Open, moving to two shots off the lead after round two.
Hennie du Plessis leads after rounds of 64 and 69.
Jack Senior and Carlos Ortiz share second place at ten under.
Dalke said he felt nervous but enjoyed playing before big crowds and representing YouTube golf.
Day three will air live on Sky Sports Golf from 12 pm Saturday.

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