If golf’s stuffy image ever needed a neon-colored defibrillator, this is it.
Good Good Golf is unleashing its wildest live event yet—“King of the Mountain”—on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Kemper Lakes Golf Club, just outside Chicago.
It’s bracket-style chaos meets creator-fueled carnival, all powered by a title sponsorship from Mountain Dew. And yes, the vibes will be as electric as the logo.
This isn’t your grandpa’s golf tournament. Unless your grandpa is a YouTube subscriber who loves trick shots, trash talk, and 3-hole bangers.
The Format: Brackets, Bants & Blasts
| 🔧 Element | 🎯 Details | 💥 Why It Pops |
|---|---|---|
| Teams | 16 creators in 8 two-man squads | Built for collabs and on-camera chemistry |
| Match Type | 3-hole scramble stroke-play duels | Quick-fire rounds—perfect for short attention spans (aka, all of us) |
| Structure | Single-elimination bracket | Pure drama: win or walk |
| Finale | Semis & final played back-to-back | Fatigue + fireworks = chaos potential |
| Prize | $50K to charity of the winners’ choice | Good vibes > green jackets |
It’s golf, trimmed of all fat and designed to be watched on your phone—with a burrito in one hand and a Mountain Dew in the other.
The Schedule: Golf Meets Festival
Kemper Lakes turns into a playground for fans from 1–9 pm CDT:
- 🛍 1 pm: Merch booths, giveaways, and a sponsor-stacked Fan Zone
- 💪 2 pm: Long Drive qualifier (someone will swing out of their shoes)
- ⛳ 3 pm: Main event kicks off (Round of 8 live stream begins)
- 🎸 7 pm: Free concert by the 18th green
- 🚪 9 pm: Gates close, no re-entry (get your content early)
Bonus local flair: Bubbie Broders is repping his hometown turf. Expect Chicago fans to treat every one of his birdies like the Cubs won the Series again.
Who’s Playing?
Confirmed so far:
- Garrett Clark
- Matt Scharff
- Brad Dalke
- Stephen Castaneda
- Bubbie Broders
Add in rumored NBA guests, potential viral drop-ins, and maybe even a rogue trick-shot artist or two. Good Good has built a reputation for keeping fans on edge with last-minute cameos—and the algorithm loves surprises.
What Sets It Apart?
| 🏆 Event | 🏌️♂️ Mechanic | 🔥 Viewer Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Cut Major (2023) | Solo grind; worst score cut every 3 holes | Survivor-style sweatfest |
| Desert Open (2024) | Night golf with one-hole playoffs | Glow-in-the-dark party |
| King of the Mountain (2025) | Daytime 3-hole team scrambles | Bracket carnage + festival atmosphere |
This isn’t about who can grind out a 72-hole even-par snoozefest. It’s about clips, chaos, and camaraderie.
Why Fans Can’t Wait
- Short-form drama – Every 3-hole match is a new storyline.
- On-camera banter – These guys know they’re being filmed, and they lean into it.
- Feel-good factor – Charity purse means fans can root for both their team and a cause.
- In-person party – Food trucks, merch drops, and a free concert? It’s a golf event that’s actually fun to attend.
- Hometown hero – Watching Bubbie try to defend Kemper makes it feel personal.
The Bottom Line
Good Good isn’t chasing FedEx Cup points—they’re chasing YouTube gold. King of the Mountain is the natural evolution of content-first golf: a creator-powered, fan-hyped, meme-ready event that ditches tradition in favor of something far more valuable—watch-time.
So grab a cold Dew, fire up the stream, and get ready to see golf like you’ve never seen it before.
This one’s for the fans. And the feed.
