There are two obvious questions that Nick Dunlap must answer in light of his story. PGA Tour victory.
In case you didn’t know, the 20-year-old became the first amateur to win on the North American circuit since Phil Mickelson in 1991.
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After the tears dried after the courageous six-foot putt, he holed out to claim The American Expressjournalists asked him if he was going to turn professional from now on.
His response was completely predictable. He’s not sure and will take time to discuss his next move with his family, his coach and his girlfriend. Isabelle Ellis.
As the reigning U.S. Amateur Champion, Dunlap already has a starting spot at 48th Mastery, Open And US Open.
If he turned professional, he would forfeit a place at the Royal Troon Open but would be offered a place at the Royal Troon Open. American PGA Championship to Valhalla instead.
Dunlap would also be in the field for the remaining seven lucrative flagship events if he decides to turn professional.
Surely the answer is obvious?
It should be noted that two LIV Players Jon Rahm and Phil Mickelson were quick to congratulate Dunlap on his victory.
“A way to cope under pressure”, Rahm wrote on X. “This is just the beginning,” Mickelson added on the same platform.
There’s no denying that Dunlap would be a huge coup for LIV.
Such an impressive performance from Nick Dunlap. Congratulations on this incredible victory. This is just the beginning
-Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) January 22, 2024
Additionally, it is also important to consider that Dunlap is represented by GSE and his agent Kevin Canning worked on the deal that brought Jason Kokrak to the rival league.
GSE also represents other LIV players such as Bryson DeChambeauAbraham Ancer, Paul Casey, Joaquin Niemann, Sergio Garcia, Louis Oosthuizen, Carlos Ortiz, Sebastian Munoz, Branden Grace, Eugenio Chacarra and Mito Pereira.
Recently interviewed by Golf Week If he’s interested in participating in LIV, Dunlap said, “Right now I have no idea, I really don’t.”
Dunlap explained, much like Rory McIlroy did it after his fourth victory at Dubai Desert Classicthat he grew up watching Tiger Woods and wants to emulate the iconic golfer.
“I don’t know if that’s arrogant or not,” he said.
He explained: “I always grew up dreaming of playing on the PGA Tour and sinking a putt like not long ago to win a PGA Tour event.
“It’s always been my dream to do this. I’ve always tried to pursue something that no one else has done.
“That’s why I always do the work that I do, I want to do something special and something memorable, not just for me, but maybe leave something behind so that someone else can try to follow and evaluate it.
He continued: “For me, it’s Tiger, RIGHT. Like I’ll probably never be close to some of the records that he set, but I’m still trying to set, you know, trying to chase him.
“I know that’s an extremely high bar, and I don’t know if that sounds really arrogant or not, but to me it’s something, I consider him the greatest of all time, and to me , I’m trying to pursue that, and even be in some sort of conversation with him, like I said, it’s a dream come true, and that’s why I do what I do.
LIV’s third campaign begins in Mexico on February 2.
The aforementioned Rahm has still not confirmed who will be alongside him, nor revealed the name of his team.
It is believed that another young golfer could have a big future in the sport, Caleb Surrattagreed to join Rahm’s team.
And according to Telegraph Sport, Tyrell Hatton is now Rahm’s number one target after England Tommy Fleetwood denied another offer of the Saudi-backed league.
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