diff --git a/scripts/validate-go.sh b/scripts/validate-go.sh
index 3c3dd2ae8..a99af956e 100755
--- a/scripts/validate-go.sh
+++ b/scripts/validate-go.sh
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ find_go_files() {
 }
 
 hash golint 2>/dev/null || go get -u github.com/golang/lint/golint
-hash go vet 2>/dev/null || go get -u golang.org/x/tools/cmd/vet
 
 echo "==> Running golint..."
 for pkg in $(glide nv); do