"One to watch", "2 more than Fleetwood's entire career" - Fans react to Nick Dunlap's ROTY award

Nick Dunlap thrived in the competitive environment on the PGA Tour this year. With four finishes in the top 10 in 23 events, the 20-year-old has been crowned the Rookie of the Year (ROTY) and awarded the prestigious Arnold Palmer Award.

The University of Alabama golfer became the first player in the PGA Tour's history to win as an amateur and professional in the same season. Dunlap earned the votes of 57% of the Tour's eligible players to be recognized as the youngest golfer to win the award since Jordan Speith in 2013.

The announcement sparked a wave of reactions from golf enthusiasts worldwide. A fan took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to praise the rising star's efforts and claimed that Dunlap would dominate the field next year with his exceptional skill. The comment read (via X @NUCLRGolf):

"He is one to watch for 2025."

Another X user took the opportunity to compare the rookie to Tommy Fleetwood, who joined the PGA Tour in 2018 and is still awaiting his maiden win despite ranking ninth in the world. The fan lightheartedly wrote (via X @NUCLRGolf):

"2 more than Tommy Fleetwood’s entire career."

Dunlap won his first tournament on the PGA Tour at the American Express in January as an amateur while he was still a part of the University of Alabama's golf team as a rising sophomore. Fans were in awe of the collegiate golfer and lauded him for his hard work. An X user wrote (via X @NUCLRGolf):

"Winning a pro event while in college was impressive as hell."

Here are a few other fan reactions to Dunlap being crowned the PGA Tour's Rookie of the Year:

"Glad to see this is being highlighted, Dunlap is a stud," said a fan.

An X user commented, "Well deserved."

Another fan said, "Well deserved. What an incredible start to a career. Lots more ahead for this young man, imo."

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Nick Dunlap 2024 PGA Tour Results Explored

Nick Dunlap made 23 starts on the PGA Tour this year. Following his win at the American Express as an amateur in January, he announced that he would be leaving collegiate golf to turn professional. He returned to win the Barracuda Championship in July.

Ranked 32nd in the world, here's a look into the rising star's record this year (via PGA Tour):

• American Express - WIN (29 under par)
• AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - 80th place (7 over par)
• Genesis Invitational - CUT (3 over par)
• Cognizant Classic - T53 (5 under par)
• Arnold Palmer Invitational - T48 (4 over par)
• Players Championship - CUT (3 over par)
• Texas Children's Houston Open - T11 (9 under par)
• Masters Tournament - CUT (7 over par)
• RBC Heritage - 69th place (6 over par)
• CJ Cup Byron Nelson - T30 (14 under par)
• Wells Fargo Championship - T24 (1 over par)
• PGA Championship - CUT (5 over par)
• Memorial Tournament - T12 (even par)
• US Open - CUT (6 over par)
• Travellers Championship - 66th place (1 under par)
• Rocket Mortgage Classic - T10 (14 under par)
• John Deere Classic - CUT (3 under par)
• Barracuda Championship - WIN
• 3M Open - CUT (4 over par)
• Wyndham Championship - CUT (2 under par)
• FedEx St. Jude Championship - T5 (13 under par)
• BMW Championship - T31 (even par)
• Sanderson Farms Championship - T28 (15 under par)
• Hero World Challenge - 16th place (1 under par)
• Grant Thornton Invitational - T16 (11 under par)