Nick Dunlap: A 20-year-old amateur golfer just won a PGA Tour event. But he's not allowed to collect the $1.5 million prize
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Nick Dunlap: A 20-year-old amateur golfer just won a PGA Tour
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Nick Dunlap turns professional, four days after missing out on
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Nick Dunlap wins PGA Tour event, will not collect $1.5M winnings
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Nick Dunlap becomes first amateur winner on PGA TOUR since 1991
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Golfer Nick Dunlap is first amateur winner of PGA Tour event since
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Amid Nick Dunlap's $1.5M Loss, Exploring His NIL Deal
Golfer Nick Dunlap turns professional after forgoing $1.5 million
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Athlete of the Week: Alabama golfer Nick Dunlap
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First amateur to win on PGA Tour for 33 years won't receive a
Column: Amateur Nick Dunlap arrived ahead of schedule. The richest
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Here are the ways Nick Dunlap could still cash in even after
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Amateur golfer Nick Dunlap makes history with win on PGA Tour