I get that they shouldn't get FedEx points, but after seeing what Nick Dunlap did, I just don't understand why he shouldn't get his share of the money. He entered the tournament, played incredibly well and won. He should be rewarded for it, IMO.
Should amateurs that win PGA Tournaments Get Prize Money?
Nope. Gotta declare before the tournament. I’m not sure if his entry into the tournament was somehow contingent upon his am status.
Dont believe so, he had a Sponsor exemption.
And, I agree. Enter as an Am, dont get the cash.
Nope. If he wanted the money he could have declared. It is what it is.
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Nope
This reads like there are hundreds of college athletes with million dollar deals which simply isn’t true.
That said, he can parlay this into those same types of deals so I don’t have issue with no prize money.
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"Dunlap is eligible to take up PGA TOUR membership at any time during the 2024 PGA TOUR Season. He will get the typical exemption of a PGA TOUR winner."
He has to go pro. Having a two year exemption is just an opportunity of a lifetime that you cannot pass up.
He has to go pro. Having a two year exemption is just an opportunity of a lifetime that you cannot pass up.
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He will be "rewarded for it" when he turns pro and signs $25 million worth of endorsement contracts.
Nope
That would be hard to pass up. And I read that no matter when he accepts it, the exemption is only good through 2026. Tick tock….
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No. He knew when he started the tournament that his amateur status would keep him from earning any prize money.
I agree. Enter as an am, one is not getting paid.
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Gain the benefit- experience of playing a Tour event. For example when he does turn pro he has the previous experience. This is why Tiger accepted invitations to play the LA Open when he was 16, 17, 18 years old.
Isn’t a 2 year PGA Tour full exemption with entry into most Majors and biggest tournaments getting rewarded for the win regardless of prize money?
Can still play College golf.
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He is though, he's now in every single Major.
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Hell yes it is. The bigger reward than the money.