Amateur Golfer Nick Dunlap Makes PGA Tour History
The 20-year-old University of Alabama sophomore becomes the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour since 1991, sparking a decision on his future career path.
- Nick Dunlap, a 20-year-old sophomore from the University of Alabama, became the first amateur since 1991 to win on the PGA Tour, at The American Express in La Quinta, California.
- Dunlap is only the fifth amateur to win on tour since 1950 and the second-youngest champion in the past 90 years.
- As an amateur, Dunlap forfeited the $1.5 million winner's purse and the 500 FedEx Cup points that came with it.
- Dunlap now has to decide whether to return to Alabama for the remainder of his second collegiate season or join the PGA Tour as a full-time member.
- With his victory, Dunlap earned full-time PGA Tour membership through the 2026 season.
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