Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap is turning pro after becoming the first amateur in 33 years to win on the PGA Tour.
I’m accepting my PGA Tour membership.”The 20-year-old will make his professional debut at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Feb. 1.
With family, Alabama golf coach Jay Seawell and teammates looking on, Dunlap wiped away tears while thanking those close to him.
Thanks to his victory, Dunlap has a PGA Tour card through 2026.
Dunlap is the first person to win both the U.S. junior amateur and amateur titles since Tiger Woods.
Persons:
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Organizations:
PGA, U.S, Amateur, American Express, PGA Tour, Farmers Insurance, Torrey Pines, American, Masters, British, USGA, Sunday, Alabama
Locations:
Alabama, British, Tuscaloosa , Alabama, Tucson