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Out of the many golfers who are successful at the course, only a handful of them went off the grid to start something new. Well, among the list, Bryson DeChambeau is definitely at the top with his great social media presence. The part-time YouTuber shares quite a scoop. What started as an educational channel has blown up into one of golf’s biggest hits. His unique content has racked up millions of views and inspired countless fans.

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For example, the ace challenge of making a putt over his home went viral. It left the world amazed and even followed his journey of winning it. It took him 16 days, but the excitement resulted in millions of views each day. Not only this,  but inspired followers started their versions!

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His 1.7 million YouTube and 2.25 million Instagram fan base, like, LIV Golf could use some of that? Sharing his aim with the channel, Australian Golf Digest shared a brief interview. The golfer was asked about being the entertainer at the course. Why did he start a YouTube channel? Answering the question, he pointed out to Mr. Beast, who inspired him. He said, “I saw MrBeast doing his stuff back in 2018, 2019, getting tens of millions of views, and I’m like, he’s just a guy from North Carolina. I’m a professional athlete. Why can’t I garner that type of audience?”

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The self-realization made him think of his potential away from the course and start his journey. Even sharing about his personality, the 2-time US Open winner pointed out that he has been an innovator who tries to look ahead and aim for the next moves.

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Additionally, he clarified that the main purpose is to educate, not earn. He shared, “That’s, that’s my goal. It’s not about the money. It’s not about any of that. I mean, look, you’re always wanting to be taken care of for your services, but … if I can help the golf ecosystem out, entertain some people and have fun doing and also get better practicing, that’s a win-win for everyone.” With monetary aspect of his channel, he has garnered a decent amount with his 180 videos published on YouTube. So, what is it like as a part-time creator for DeChambeau?

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Bryson DeChambeau’s YouTube earnings

Well, Bryson DeChambeau might not be looking at the money factor, but for fans, it is an interesting insight to know about the golfer’s earnings. Apart from the great purse increase from LIV events, the channel daily offers $191-$575 on average, as per VidIQ analysis.

The steady growth of the channel that touched 70 million views in the first quarter of 2024 has now reached 3X better. As of 15 February 2025, the channel has 268 million views which showcases the popularity of the golfer. The greater popularity and watch time on the channel had resulted in increasing the golfer’s earnings away from the course. As per the analysis of VidIQ, the monthly average earning of the channel is $33K to $99K depending on the views per month.

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With the constant growth on the channel, the earnings and views are only going upside. However, as shared by the 2-time LIV Golf winner, he aims to deliver the best to the viewers and not earn. What are your thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau’s aim with his channel? Do you watch him actively? Share with us in the comments below.

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Tanmay Sharma is a Golf Journalist at EssentiallySports, where he has already penned more than 650 stories across the Live News and Trends desks. A graduate in Communication from Bennett University (Times Group), he brings a newsroom-honed precision to his live weekend coverage of golf’s biggest stages. Tanmay played an instrumental role in shaping ES’ digital-first golf section, balancing real-time leaderboard updates with a thoughtful lens on what those moments mean in the sport’s broader arc. An eight-year veteran of the content and media industry, Tanmay has worked across journalism, marketing, and editorial strategy, sharpening a versatility that now powers his golf storytelling. A lifelong golf fan, he thrives on digging into the untold, off-course narratives that reveal the human side of the game, stories of grind, setbacks, and resilience that numbers on a scorecard can’t capture. Whether in the heat of a major Sunday finish or while chronicling the rise of tomorrow’s stars, Tanmay connects fans to the heartbeat of golf with clarity and empathy.

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