diff --git a/tools/go_branch.sh b/tools/go_branch.sh
index 0ac16e266..f97a74aaf 100755
--- a/tools/go_branch.sh
+++ b/tools/go_branch.sh
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ cat > README.md <<EOF
 # gVisor
 
 This branch is a synthetic branch, containing only Go sources, that is
-compatible with standard Go tools. See the `master` branch for authoritative
+compatible with standard Go tools. See the master branch for authoritative
 sources and tests.
 EOF