Overview

• Nick Dunlap shot an 18-over 90 in the first round of the 2025 Masters, the worst round of his professional career.
• He became the youngest player in Masters history to fail to break 90 and the first competitor in a decade to do so.
• Dunlap's performance is part of a broader slump, with three consecutive missed cuts leading into Augusta and six straight missed cuts in major championships.
• Despite the disastrous opening round, Dunlap has a chance to set a Masters record for the largest improvement between rounds if he shoots a 68 or lower on Friday.
• The poor round highlights a stark contrast to Dunlap's early career success, including two PGA Tour wins and a historic amateur victory.