The Arnold Palmer Award for the best rookie of the year on the PGA Tour in 2024 did not escape an American. Voted by his peers, Nick Dunlap is the second youngest player to be awarded this trophy after Jordan Spieth in 2013.
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“Nick has carved out a place for himself in the PGA Tour record books. To start 2024 as a college golfer and finish it with two victories on the PGA Tour, and among the top 50 players in the FedExCup, is truly impressive,” said the commissioner of the American circuit, Jay Monahan.
The first player in PGA Tour history to win as an amateur and professional in the same season, Nick Dunlap made history by winning the American Express in January. A victory as an amateur that had not occurred in 33 years and a success by Phil Mickelson.
After turning pro after a few days of reflection, he then won the Barracuda Championship.
Three other players were in the running with Nick Dunlap. They are Max Greyserman, Jake Knapp and Matthieu Pavon but the University of Alabama player, who will celebrate his 21st birthday on December 23rd, beat them with 57% of the votes.
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