diff --git a/makelib/golang.mk b/makelib/golang.mk
index c50e5ec..17ee01d 100644
--- a/makelib/golang.mk
+++ b/makelib/golang.mk
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ endif
 
 # We use a consistent version of golangci-lint to ensure everyone gets the same
 # linters.
-GOLANGCILINT_VERSION ?= 1.50.1
+GOLANGCILINT_VERSION ?= 1.51.0
 GOLANGCILINT := $(TOOLS_HOST_DIR)/golangci-lint-v$(GOLANGCILINT_VERSION)
 
 GO_BIN_DIR := $(abspath $(OUTPUT_DIR)/bin)