Nick Dunlap shot an 18-over-par 90 at the 2025 Masters, becoming the first player under 38 to shoot 90 there. It was the worst score at Augusta National in a decade. The 21-year-old hit only six fairways in that disastrous first round. His driver had completely abandoned him. The numbers told a brutal story throughout the entire season. Then came November 6 at the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico.

Dunlap fired an 11-under-par 61, hitting all 14 fairways. It was the first time in his PGA Tour career he’d gone 100% off the tee. He added nine birdies and chipped in for eagle on the 18th hole. The round tied both the course and tournament records. Something had clearly changed for the young star. Scott Hamilton entered Dunlap’s life at exactly the right moment. The instructor ran

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