‘Salim the Dream’ came across very poorly in the Internet Invitational, but the good news is that he is obviously self-aware of his poor behavior.

YouTube’s biggest event of the year is now well underway. The second instalment of the Internet Invitational has drawn in millions of views online. 

A mix of amateur golfers who create content on YouTube and former professionals are facing off for a share of $4 million at Big Cedar Lodge.

Salim, who plays off a 9.8 handicap, has been one of the most controversial figures throughout the tournament in Missouri.

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He is on Team Red alongside Big John and Ryan Whitney, and after episode 5 aired on Monday night, he took to his social media accounts to make a statement about his behavior.

Salim issues statement about his behavior in the Internet Invitational

Throughout episode 5, Salim was drunk after knocking back numerous shots of tequila. As a result, his behavior deteriorated into somewhat of a farce.

Unsurprisingly, he received huge criticism for some of his outlandish behavior.

Salim took to his Instagram account and released the following statement after episode 5 of the Internet Invitational aired.

“There’s a reason I challenged myself to 90 days sober after the Internet Invitational,“ Salim said.

“Watching these episodes back is a good reminder of why I started. 87/90.“

The fact that Salim has taken accountability for his actions is commendable. Now the real task for him will be to prove that he has changed when the cameras are next on him.

After all, actions speak louder than words.