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American Dunlap Becomes First Amateur Since 1991 To Win PGA Tour Event

American Nick Dunlap reacts to winning The American Express tournament to become the first amateur since 1991 to win a US PGA Tour event (Credit: AFP)

Reigning US Amateur champion Nick Dunlap became the first amateur since 1991 to win a PGA Tour title, winning a back-nine showdown on Sunday to capture the American Express tournament.

Dunlap, a 20-year-old sophomore at the University of Alabama, sank the winning par putt from just inside six feet at the 18th hole to fire a two-under-par 70 at the Pete Dye Stadium Course -- one of three courses used this week.

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