Nick Dunlap Bows Out of Farmers Insurance Open Following Historic Win

Dunlap's historic win not only etched his name beside golf legend Phil Mickelson's but also earned acclaim from Mickelson himself, who took to social media to celebrate the amateur's accomplishment.

"Such an impressive performance by Nick Dunlap. Congratulations on an incredible win. This is just the beginning," Mickelson shared in a post on X.

Golf enthusiasts had barely finished pondering Dunlap's potential after his win when he made the surprising decision to withdraw from his next event.

"It's so cool. Whether I had made that or missed that, if you would have told me that, you know, come Wednesday night I would have a putt to win this golf tournament, I wouldn't believe you," Dunlap said of his win at The American Express.

Eyes will undoubtedly follow the Alabama sophomore's next moves closely when he eventually returns to the field. With a PGA Tour exemption now secure through 2026 once he turns pro, the timeline for this transition remains one of the sport's most anticipated developments.