August 2026 stands out, marking a high point in the YouTube golf community drama. Good Good Golf, known for its clothing line and popular YouTube channel with over 2 million followers, faces criticism for its recent advertisement. The ad, a collaboration with Callaway, features Good Good co-founder Garrett Clark pushing a female member to the ground.
Amid controversy surrounding Good Good, another YouTube golf personality, Grant Horvat, draws attention with his new product launch. Horvat, who boasts 1.8 million subscribers, announced the release of a kids’ golf club set. Formerly part of Good Good, he has crafted a reputation for clean, family-friendly content, becoming the embodiment of YouTube golf for many fans.
Horvat’s entry into children’s golf equipment aims to grow the game. His approach, however, raises issues. On Wednesday, Horvat introduced the Lil’ Legends Starter Set through Performance Golf. Designed for kids aged 3-6, the set includes a toddler-height driver, iron, and putter. A training grip is available on the driver. The package contains a ‘See & Stand mat,’ which rolls up for easy transport, foam golf balls, tees, and access to a video of five golf games.
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The bundle seems comprehensive, but critics point to the $199 price tag as excessive. While the product’s landing page lacks detail on the clubs’ construction, they appear plastic, unlike typical metal kids’ sets.
Criticism focuses on Horvat’s pricing. With his substantial net worth, selling a $200 set seems contrary to ‘giving back to the game.’ In addressing the price difference, the product description claims plastic sets are toys lacking instructional value.
When questioned about material differences from plastic toys, the response remains non-specific. The product description asserts, “Plastic clubs are toys — built to look like clubs, not work like them.” It emphasizes durability and real swing functionality for the Lil’ Legends clubs.
Performance Golf clarified that these clubs are not plastic or adult clubs cut down, describing them as real golf equipment made with toddler-safe materials. While the materials might sustain wear, they place a financial burden compared to other options in children’s golf equipment.
Mark Harris covers this story for OutKick.