Can Nick Dunlap continue a late run in the FedEx Cup Playoffs? Why the rookie is set up for a strong first round.
While the eyes will be on who is at the top of the leaderboard Sunday at the BMW Championship, let's focus on Thursday for now.
The top 50 golfers on the PGA Tour descend on Castle Pines Golf Club in hopes of improving their positions in the FedEx Cup playoffs, especially those who just snuck in like Nick Dunlap. Can Dunlap, who nearly won last week, keep the momentum rolling Thursday with a hot start at the BMW Championship?Dunlap hung around the top of the leaderboard in his first FedEx Cup playoffs event last Sunday but couldn't get over the hump, settling for a tie for fifth place. However, a par on the 18th hole secured his spot in the second playoff tournament at Castle Pines Golf Club.
The rookie has been a contender all season, winning the American Express and the Barracuda Championship and now can shake off the nerves of his first playoff event. Has Dunlap unlocked something? In a tournament that will feature a focus on ball striking, that is his best trait.Further, the Alabama product has plenty of positive experience out west, winning the U.S. Amateur last year at Cherry Hills in Colorado. Comfortable at playing at altitude, Dunlap could get off to a quick start and be at the top of the leaderboard after the first round.Reed is a Senior Editor at SI Betting. He grew up in New Jersey and graduated from the University of Wisconsin.
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