Nick Dunlap joins PGA Tour after historic American Express with emotional decision
On Sunday afternoon, Nick Dunlap became the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since Phil Mickelson in 1991. He beat Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas at American Express to become the youngest player to accomplish this feat since 1910. On Thursday, he made it official. Dunlap will forgo the remainder of his college […]
Why Nick Dunlap, amateurs should get paid amid historic American Express win
Due to his status as an amateur golfer, Nick Dunlap received $0 for his win at the American Express, the third round of the 2024 PGA Tour season. And frankly, that should change. Why should Dunlap be punished for winning a PGA Tour event when he is only a sophomore at the University of Alabama? […]
Nick Dunlap become first amateur to win PGA Tour event in 33 years
LA QUINTA, Calif. — Nick Dunlap held on for a one-shot victory over Christian Bezuidenhout on Sunday at the American Express, becoming the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour in 33 years. Dunlap, 20, a sophomore at the University of Alabama and the reigning U.S. Amateur champion, becomes the first amateur to win […]
Nick Dunlap wins The American Express, makes 114-year history
Nick Dunlap handled the pressure on the PGA Tour Sunday like a veteran. With a 6-foot par putt on the 18th, the 20-year-old University of Alabama sophomore hit the perfect putt to win the American Express. Dunlap shot a final round 70 to finish at 29 under par and beat Christian Bezuidenhout by one stroke. […]
Nick Dunlap in search of PGA Tour’s first amateur win since 1991
LA QUINTA, Calif. — Nick Dunlap's girlfriend took a cross-country flight Saturday to spend the weekend with them in Palm Springs, so the two college students got together before Dunlap finished the day with a little laundry and homework. I was planning on going out for a steak dinner. And on Sunday, Dunlap will try […]
PGA Tour amateur Nick Dunlap crushing The American Express field amid near-historic round
Nick Dunlap posted his lowest score of this young PGA Tour season on Saturday at the American Express. And he's not even a professional. The University of Alabama sophomore paraded around La Quinta Country Club, posting a bogey-free 12-under 60. “I made a lot of putts. The putter felt really good,” Dunlap said of his […]
Brady Dunlap thriving after joining St. John’s starting lineup
Villanova, Pa. — Moved into the starting lineup from outside the rotation. Freshman wing Brady Dunlap suddenly became an important part of this St. John's team. He made a surprising contribution to Tuesday's win over Butler, but he lost Saturday's 81-71 victory over Villanova at Finneran Pavilion. Dunlap scored a career-high 15 points in 31 […]
Brady Dunlap rewarded Rick Pitino with breakout St. John’s game
VILLANOVA, Pa. — Two minutes and 42 seconds into Tuesday's win over Butler, Chris Ledlum appeared. He needed a short break as he was adjusting a sprained ankle. Rick Pitino could have swerved in several directions. There was Glen Taylor Jr., who started 12 games and played a key role as one of the team's […]