The 2025 PGA Tour Creator Classic is taking place once again at East Lake, the venue where the competition began last year. Before the start of the PGA Tour’s season-ending Tour Championship tomorrow, twelve prominent creators and influencers will compete on the back nine, vying to claim the 2025 Creator Classic title at East Lake.
Luke Kwon, last year’s champion, returns to defend his title in a field packed with familiar faces from well-known golf content groups such as Good Good and No Laying Up, along with YouTube star Peter Finch, who recently qualified for the Open.
Notable Participants in This Year’s Creator Classic
The field includes Tisha Alyn, Sabrina Andolpho, Garrett Clark, Brad Dalke, Gabby Golf Girl, Luke Kwon, Micah Morris, Peter Finch, Daniel Saloner, Roger Steele, Chris Solomon, and Sean Walsh. Among these, Garrett Clark, Brad Dalke, and Sean Walsh represent the Good Good collective, while Chris Solomon is part of No Laying Up.
Coverage will feature Shane Bacon as the studio host, with Aaron Chewning and Hannah Aslesen joining from St Andre Golf. On-site reporting will be provided by Paige Spiranac and Dan Rapaport. Enhanced production elements such as live ShotLink powered by CDW, Trackman shot trails, and drone footage will elevate the viewing experience.
Key Creators Absent from the Event
Despite the impressive roster, several prominent influencers are missing from this year’s tournament. Grant Horvat, winner at TPC Sawgrass and a competitor on the Korn Ferry Tour, is not participating. Additionally, Wesley and George Bryan of the Bryan Bros channel will not be competing. Wesley is under suspension from the PGA Tour due to his role in LIV Golf’s ‘The Duels‘, which has also featured Horvat.
Other notable absences include Bob Does Sports’ top player Fat Perez, who competed at East Lake in 2024 and the earlier 2025 event at TPC Sawgrass. Four-time World Long Drive champion Kyle Berkshire, who also played at TPC Sawgrass in past events, is not in the lineup this week.
Competition Format for the Creator Classic
The tournament format continues as it was in 2024, closely mirroring the setup used ahead of The Players Championship in March. Competitors are divided into three groups of four, each group starting on the 10th hole at East Lake. They will play an eight-hole gross stroke-play segment, after which the top four players advance to a sudden-death playoff on the 18th hole.
The champion will receive a $100,000 prize for their victory in this event.
How to Watch the PGA Tour Creator Classic at East Lake
The tournament will be broadcast live starting at 3:45 p.m. ET on the PGA Tour’s official YouTube channel. Additional coverage will be available on Golf Channel, ESPN+, and the PGA Tour FAST Channel network, ensuring multiple viewing options for fans.