ALBANY (BAHAMAS): "I've never seen water this blue," marvelled the youngest of the 20-man field at the Hero World Challenge. It's Nick Dunlap's first trip to the Bahamas. In many ways, it has been a year of firsts for the 20-year-old majoring in finance at the University of Alabama. He claimed his first PGA Tour win in 2024, becoming the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event in 33 years. He couldn't pocket the $1.5m prize money.
The unassuming youngster turned pro, and claimed his second victory in July, this time cashing in on his $720,000 cheque. The 33rd-ranked Dunlap will at least earn $150,000 for a 20th-place finish this Sunday but his eyes are on the $1million that comes with the winner's trophy, and the respect he can earn from this top field.
