20-year-old amateur Nick Dunlap shoots 60 on Saturday, leads American Express by three shots
Nick Dunlap had quite the day in the third round of the American Express.
The 20-year-old fired a 12-under 60 at La Quinta Country Club, highlighted by 10 birdies and one eagle.
History.@PGATOURU's Nick Dunlap becomes just the second amateur to shoot a 60 in a PGA TOUR event.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 20, 2024
At just 20 years old, he currently leads by four @TheAmExGolf. pic.twitter.com/xvjNAKJONR
Playing as an amateur in the field, the Alabama sophomore made history with his impressive round.
With one round to go @TheAmExGolf …
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 21, 2024
1. Nick Dunlap (a) (-27)
2. @SamBurns66 (-24)
3. @JustinThomas34 (-23)
4. @CBezGolf (-21)
T5. Eric Cole (-20)
T5. Si Woo Kim
T5. @AHadwinGolf
T5. @JT_ThePostman
T5. @XSchauffele
Leading by three shots with PGA TOUR stars Sam Burns and Justin Thomas on his heels, Dunlap has the opportunity to make more history on Sunday.
20 year old reigning U.S. Amateur champion, Nick Dunlap, is your 54-hole leader 👏@USGA | @AlabamaMGolf pic.twitter.com/f90aj5HWSY
— The American Express™ (@theamexgolf) January 20, 2024
If he wins the tournament, he would become the first amateur to win on the PGA TOUR since Phil Mickelson in 1991.
The final group on Sunday at the PGA WEST Stadium Course will showcase the Southeastern Conference with Dunlap (Alabama), Burns (LSU) and Thomas (Alabama).
Ready for Sunday ⏰ pic.twitter.com/3c4nELu02f
— The American Express™ (@theamexgolf) January 21, 2024
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