Nick Dunlap shocks the world with win as amateur | Round 4 | The American Express | 2024

In the final round of The American Express 2024, Nick Dunlap shot a 2-under 70 to win by one shot at 29-under overall. Dunlap’s clutch par on the 72nd hole sealed his first victory on the PGA TOUR, the first by an amateur since 1991.
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The PGA TOUR returns to the mainland this week for the 65th annual playing of The American Express. This event is the first multi-course event of the season. Justin Thomas will be teeing it up for the first time this year, his first appearance in La Quinta since finishing T7 in 2015. He’ll be looking to replicate the form which saw him claim three-straight top-fives worldwide after missing out on the FedExCup Playoffs. Scottie Scheffler will also be in California this week and has three top-25 results at The American Express in his career highlighted by a solo third in 2020. He also managed a T5 at The Sentry two weeks ago. Min Woo Lee will also like his chances this week in the Coachella Valley as he concluded 2023 as one of the hottest on the planet with a pair of wins worldwide highlighting a stretch of five-straight top-15s. Others to look out for are Xander Schauffele, Tony Finau, Rickie Fowler and Will Zalatoris.
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[@ZickDorito]

Best thing to happen to the PGATOUR in a long time

[@landscapehorticulturepro4446]

That's true 😢

[@facepalm-td9fb]

All the best players going to Liv so an amateur can win?

[@stephenlabadie8183]

Think you meant since 2019 when Tiger won the Masters!

[@ustulo3488]

@@facepalm-td9fb LIV players are soft and gave up their careers for a payday. This is real competition and history right here.

[@facepalm-td9fb]

@@stephenlabadie8183 tiger just teeing it up in a tournament this year would be bigger for the PGA than this

[@connorfalla7960]

Wish the blowup hole was shown. It’s an important part of the round and y’all just omitted it

[@stefr13]

Agree, without that the game would have been very different.

[@brandonroberts5058]

It really does make the outcome even more impressive. Most pros would have collapsed.

[@omission6919]

Pro tip: There are other videos on youtube.

[@Forever_Laura]

@@omission6919 😤

[@brandonroberts5058]

@@omission6919 Pro tip: this is showing the highlights from the final round. It belonged here.

[@akayulix1459]

Watching him swing in the US Am was just perfection and seeing him here was even better.

[@PongGod]

Fantastic swing and incredible poise. This kid has a bright future ahead of him in the sport.

[@user-ox9ep9ki6h]

Good-looking lad as well. Wouldn't be surprised if he lands some serious sponsor money and gets promoted heavily by the tour. A star might be born,,,

[@FrankOBrien-ti7ny]

Wish you'd told me that a week ago. How did you know?

[@PongGod]

@@FrankOBrien-ti7ny I knew after observing what he did in this tournament.

[@dalyje]

@@user-ox9ep9ki6h🌈

[@maxpeck1338]

20 years old w/ laser focus, titanium balls and nerves of steel. Job well done! -Max

[@thenextgreat8652]

That really had to be a roller coaster of emotions as it really looked like he was going to fall just short until 17 when Burns hit it in the water and then crumbled on 18. But finding out just prior to that chip on 18 that he only had a 1-stroke cushion and then pulling it off was absolutely clutch. And even after the great chip, had to make a 5-6 footer which normally, not a big deal but in that scenario had to look like it was a 20 footer. Well done young man!

[@joeldriver-sp2rg]

He went toe to toe with Justin Thomas and Sam Burns and beat them and a bunch of really good players. In my lifetime of 55 years this ranks up there pretty high with the most impressive things I've ever seen in golf.

[@mattsturgess1545]

How is a birdie fest impressive? It’s no challenge for them whatsoever Just target golf.

[@FirstNameLastName-lu5nr]

@@mattsturgess1545go do it then.

[@mattsturgess1545]

@@FirstNameLastName-lu5nr im a spectator and it’s boring to watch.

[@joeldriver-sp2rg]

@@mattsturgess1545 He's an amateur dude so apparently you don't play or know anything about golf. Nobody has won a PGA tour event as an amateur since Mickelson did it around 1990

[@mattsturgess1545]

@@joeldriver-sp2rg it’s not an amateur as we know it , 15 handicapper slapping it about He’s probably playing off like +5 as a guess He as good as the rest , he just doesn’t get paid for what he does , because he’s not a pro yet I’m not disrespecting him , I’m just saying , it’s boring watching a birdie fest.

[@albertshahn]

What a moment we had the privilege to witness live. One thing I always preach to my juniors is that in the end golf is all about character, and now I can talk about this young man's performance as Exhibit A!

[@miguelitoaniceto5882]

I think if you can swing a PGA tour event as amateur you should automatically get your tour card. What an amazing accomplishment 😮

[@nldmaster]

I'm pretty sure he will as soon as he turns pro.

[@bottytoohotty]

invites will coming out of his ears

[@user-ox9ep9ki6h]

Amateur status doesn't matter. He gets a full 2 year card + a (roughly) 50% 3rd year card automatically. Even if he never makes a cut, he'll be getting into around half of the events of 2027.

[@suicidaldaily]

That is exactly how it works, he receives a 2 year exemption

[@vanislefan]

Agree.

[@samuelscarborough6348]

As another said best thing for the PGA tour in a long time!

[@jasonroberts2049]

Best Amex tournament I have ever watched!!!! Way to go brother!!!!🎉

[@juanpineda-montoya]

That's gonna be remembered for years, great performance!

[@lumberjack3362]

Anyone else think he’s already got a call from Greg Norman? 😂

[@andrewmanzano4792]

Yes. I'm sure. I really don't like Greg Norman. At all. Sure, he was a great golfer. Not a particularly great guy though. Anyway, congrats to Dunlap!!!!! So so cool!

[@bottytoohotty]

The Adidas brigade have him storm trooping in full regalia

[@omission6919]

Hit the little ball to the amusement of his saudi overlords, what a sad life...

[@KrisWest-jz3xv]

JT is getting very media savvy, nice use of hat so know one could lip read when he was talking to Dunlap at the end.

[@danielterry382]

He wanted a golfer from Alabama to win.

[@davidhay1303]

When most of us look back at our early 20’s it’s the absurd confidence that stick out to me. The world hasn’t yet beat you down and the potential for anything still exists.

[@xav3698]

Watching the emotion pour over the kid at the end…look on his face was “did I really just do that?” Shows how in the moment he was the whole round, incredible to watch.

[@matthewtannehill5509]

Amazing play by the young man. And can we just all take time to appreciate JT. Taking the time to make sure Nick is able to calm down, finish and then relish in this amazing accomplishment. Love to see it!

[@newjae1]

Loved watching him taking over at last 3 holes especially. I am pretty damn sure this experience will be his biggest asset for his golf professional career to come!

[@politicsuncensored5617]

I am glad that his mom and dad made it to the tournament. They got to watch their son make great history with his win on the PGA tour This was fun to watch and I am watching the ending again~! Shalom

[@wbwright79]

not an alt-field event even. he had pretty much the entire presidents cup (both sides) in his rear view mirror and in position to run him down, and still got it done. ive never seen anything like this.

[@Melodic_Music.]

This is incredible and inspiring

[@mcximus]

Love his golf swing. Great win.

[@blackzero23]

Looks like a very humble kid who works hard at his craft

[@sengtheking]

the pure iron sound is just a music to my ears. Someone needs to make the pure iron sound a ring tone.

[@leonidasarisari5266]

😂good idea 💡

[@thesteezefactor99]

definition of a pure ball striker

[@mojohojo1210]

God his ball striking is so clean, congrats on the win 🥇

[@erickr867]

Way to go, kid! Life changing stuff right here! Congrats, Nick.

[@dominicverschuure9437]

Great future ahead for this young man!!

[@CosmicApe]

I've been wondering when we were going to see something like this. Amazing!

[@raymondirving7023]

Great to see for the game of golf, well done Nick Dunlap

[@7884golfguru]

Boy the pga will Dunlap this up

[@johnnymossville]

he has a nice compact swing. I think he's going to win a lot of tournaments.

[@user-wc9wl1gz1b]

The PGA tour has competition coming 👍👍👍😎

[@martinavizcomm]

That's because everyone's fooked off!!

[@danilorodriguez2762]

Simply amazing. 🎉

[@Goalguppa]

Elite ball striking from the young man. Can set his tempo to a metronome. Congratulations Mr. Dunlap!

[@John-ql4wo]

Refreshing. Well done sir

[@nicholasdegidio8024]

Great win and huge for the PGA. Now keep the game in the spotlight and show off this great talent. If the PGA does this right people will watch. Great players showed up for this one.

[@facepalm-td9fb]

Liv just offered him 20 million

[@OurBallads]

He really has an incredibly smooth swing

[@silentsnipe52]

That was magical

[@mylesfecundo8240]

I can’t wait for golf digest to post a video about his swing

[@OrvinReyes]

quiet hands... square at the takeaway... fantastic club delivery... wonderful finish 😂😂😂😂 insert all other overused descriptors

[@dansnowman29]

Congrats, wow!!

[@JGunit]

Don't leave home without that guy.

[@michaelburt9376]

Cinderella man!! Love it!

[@im-gl2oj]

Inspirational. Good for him

[@lets_go_brandon_lee_6198]

Going to be a great addition to LIV!👍🏼

[@joshgarbemusic]

Is this Scott Dunlap’s kid? What a player!

[@berniejones5093]

No, it isn't Scott Dunlap's kid.

[@didierlegall2184]

Amazing, simply amazing

[@Thedodking]

This is awesome

[@MarvinEvans-ph7zv]

You can see hes got bigtime feel. Awesome!

[@why_golf]

Amazing!!

[@vanislefan]

When Mickelson won while attending ASU in 1991 I couldn't believe it possible. This proves anything is possible.

[@berniejones5093]

Scott Verplank won the Western Open in 1985 while attending OSU. Were you unaware of that fact in 1991?

[@jn_remu]

Gives hope for all those who are also amateurs. Next thing you know, I’ll shock the world. I can easily put up 50… over par

[@sadbhavacharya4875]

Great going nick 🎉

[@avy2084]

Wow just wow

[@badger14]

Unreal!

[@robertfox8855]

Great Job Nick!

[@user-rk1vp9hh1t]

I went to the Pete dye Stadium course a week ago. It`s nice dune course.

[@enoch6450]

Serious clutch putting

[@justinmckay5941]

This was special to watch

[@thehillbillyhoarder4996]

So nice to see.

[@ericgiddings9678]

Say what you may about LIV, but it has free up space for many other players to be PGA superstars. It's been great.

[@MarkusMenchen]

Well done, congrats

[@mickytan6206]

Perfect time to join LIV Golf.

[@LongbranchOlivetti]

Is the world shocked? america might be, but I'm sitting here this morning in Britain and I just feel happy for the fellow.

[@nickos2079]

i mean I'm also in Britain and I guess shocked is a bit overused in today's world of sensationalism however looking at his pre tournament winning odds (400/1).. it's a fairly shocking result.

[@pibadar]

Kid is a beast

[@jholid6y]

He’s gonna be a good future LIV golfer.

[@matthewpocock4824]

Well done, young man.

[@skip686]

Classy ending by all.

[@MuscleMilkDaddy]

Love to see it

[@connormccartain1844]

This is insane

[@Brgbkjadcb]

Will see how good he is at the Masters!

[@coobay4786]

I thought LIV had had all the has-beens. It's mighty funny that we have an amateur win a PGAT event. 🙉

[@Fitter4life]

Shhhhh don’t make them mad

[@nickbowd]

I wanna hear the interview.

[@jimboblaslo5046]

Absolute baller !

[@gardener6434]

New legend

[@bobstanton6444]

Most exciting thing to happen on the PGA Tour since LIV. Too bad they didn't show his double.

[@user-db6pt7vr3l]

Good ole, home-schooled boy from Alabama.

[@Hat03Trik]

ROLL TIDE BABY!

[@TopWorldTalentHD]

WOW!

[@mikeyg1738]

Only one driver swing?? 😂 so sick though

[@dalenicholson5922]

Wow! -20s everywhere... must've been a tough course.. ..

[@SYNERSTAR]

.. awesome...

[@robertbrown7470]

I heard his putting has been fantastic for the past year and a half. Too bad they didn't show his putting.

[@ChadPowers10]

Dunlap making the Ryder cup team

[@erichansen3641]

Last Place at the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am, but still received $32,000 for finishing in 80th Place. It was Wyndham Clark's turn to shoot nearly 59 that week.

[@pivotmaster9556]

damn foreeal? still a nice little bit

[@larsthuresson6703]

Real sport

[@danieldalton4444]

Looks like the product of a Justin Rose and Colin Morikawa baby

[@danielsierra9737]

He’ll be great on LIV

[@livein101112]

I cant imagine that feels fully real to him lol. Give it 10 months.

[@stevebayline4405]

While a great win for this young man we are starting to see The LIV effect on the PGA depth and talent pool

[@Yepperpepper]

That’s so gangster

[@TheWedgeWizard]

The kid can roll the ball.

[@Jackybug]

Don’t change your swing! Don’t even think about it.

[@johnbrewer1893]

yep

[@user-yk1id2fm5q]

I literally cried watching this. Idfk why tho

[@user-jr4ev2iz9p]

Is his left wrist taped? What is that

[@sirsocal]

Sucks cuz he doesnt even get paid at all since hes an amateur. That $1.5 mil goes to second place Bezuidenhout, he was probably thrilled he didnt have to fight for a playooff lmao. Either way great accomplishment and hes got quite the future. But like come on if you win you should get the prize regardless you still beat everyone fair and square.

[@coeenc123]

The winner if he’s an amateur doesn’t even get prize money for PGA tournament .No wonder it’s the same names year after year.

[@mattsturgess1545]

27 under on the final round 😂 The reason why I don’t watch PGA tour 😂😂😂

[@Troy-fv9uq]

-27 over four days

[@mattsturgess1545]

@@Troy-fv9uq yeah it’s a boring birdie fest 😴

[@motherloverjones6008]

by 11pm edt Dunlap announces he's going to the LIV

[@randallmartin2508]

Introduced as Nick Dunlarp? WOW! But they will learn his name now. Dunlarp.