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Alabama golfer Nick Dunlap becomes the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour since 1991

20-year-old Nick Dunlap wins PGA Tour event as amateur for first time in over 30 years

When you think of Alabama golfers the names that immediately come to mind are [autotag]Justin Thomas[/autotag] and [autotag]Lee Hodges[/autotag], however, [autotag]Nick Dunlap[/autotag] is a name that you need to get to know now. At only 20 years of age, he is ascending as rapidly as any collegiate golfer in recent memory.

Today, Dunlap just became the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour since 1991 when it was last done by Phil Mickelson. He is also only the eighth amateur to ever win on the Tour. Dunlap won the American Express in La Quinta, California while shooting a remarkable -29. Over the first three rounds he shot 64, 65 and 60 and was able to hold off on Sunday with a 70.

Dunlap is a Huntsville native and only a sophomore at the University of Alabama. Dunlap was first-team All-SEC last fall and won the U.S. Amateur Championship back in the summer. Since he is still in college, Dunlap will not be able to collect the $1.5 million winnings without giving up his amateur status.

HE’S DONE IT!!

Nick Dunlap has won the @theamexgolf!!!!

He’s the first amateur to win on the @PGATOUR in more than 30 years!!#RollTide pic.twitter.com/KzZqQ8oYCz

— Alabama Men's Golf (@AlabamaMGolf) January 22, 2024

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Chiefs LB Nick Bolton named finalist for 2022 Professional Dick Butkus Award

#Chiefs LB Nick Bolton is among the six finalists for the 2022 Professional Dick Butkus Award, recognizing the top linebacker at the NFL level.

Kansas City Chiefs LB Nick Bolton is a finalist for an award recognizing the best linebacker in the NFL.

The Dick Butkus Award is mostly known at the collegiate level, but they have high school and professional awards handed out annually too. On Wednesday, Bolton was named one of six finalists for the 2022 Professional Dick Butkus Award. The five other finalists include Eagles LB T.J. Edwards, Rams LB Bobby Wagner, 49ers LB Fred Warner, and both Jets LB C.J. Mosley and Ravens LB Roquan Smith, who were collegiate recipients of the Butkus Award.

Bolton’s nomination comes following his record-setting 2022 regular-season campaign in Kansas City, where he surpassed Derrick Johnson’s franchise record for tackles in a single season. That record stood for 11 years after Johnson set it with 179 total tackles back in 2011. Bolton started all 17 games this season, recording 180 total tackles, two interceptions and two sacks — all career-high marks.

He may have been passed over for the Pro Bowl this season, but Bolton is having a year to remember. To be recognized as a finalist for this prestigious award is just another reminder of how great he’s been during his second season with the team. Past winners of the award include Cowboys LB Micah Parsons (2021), Steelers LB T.J. Watt (2020), Cardinals LB Chandler Jones (2019), Bears LB Khalil Mack (2018) and Panthers LB Luke Kuechly (2017).

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November 4 NBA Games: Odds, Tips and Betting trends

The Toronto Raptors versus the Dallas Mavericks is a game to catch on a Friday NBA schedule that includes a lot of thrilling matchups. For a breakdown of all the important games in the NBA today, read our betting odds preview below. Today’s NBA …

The Toronto Raptors versus the Dallas Mavericks is a game to catch on a Friday NBA schedule that includes a lot of thrilling matchups.

For a breakdown of all the important games in the NBA today, read our betting odds preview below.

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