The first amateur winner of a PGA tournament since 1991 turns professional. As the American Nick Dunlap announced on Thursday, he wants to accept tour membership.
The first amateur winner of a PGA tournament since 1991 turns professional. As the American Nick Dunlap announced at a press conference at the University of Alabama on Thursday, he wants to accept tour membership.
“It was the easiest and most difficult decision I’ve ever had to make,” said the 20-year-old. The PGA Tour welcomed the new addition on Instagram: “Welcome to the big league.”
Dunlap wins in La Qunita, prize money goes Second place
Dunlap won the US Tour competition in La Quinta, California on January 21st and even achieved a tournament record with 29 strokes under par. However, as an amateur, he was not allowed to collect the prize money of almost 1.4 million euros. That will change with professional status.
“The ability to choose my schedule for the tour is incredible,” he said. The plans apparently include participation in three major tournaments this year. Dunlap could cause a stir again at the Masters, the US Open and the PGA Championship and then keep the remuneration for his performance.