Nick Dunlap had a remarkable year on the PGA Tour, winning his first Tour victory as a professional at the Barracuda Championship after winning the American Express as an amateur earlier in the year. Dunlap’s success has positioned him as a strong candidate for the 2024 Arnold Palmer Award, which honors the Tour’s rookie of the year. However, he faces tough competition from other nominees like Max Greyserman, Jake Knapp, and Matthieu Pavon.
Greyserman had a successful season, with three runner-up finishes and multiple top-10s, earning him PGA Tour membership through the Korn Ferry Tour. Knapp also had a standout year, winning at the Mexico Open and recording several top-10 finishes, securing his PGA TOUR membership through the Korn Ferry Tour as well. Pavon, on the other hand, won the Farmers Insurance Open and was the only rookie to qualify for the TOUR Championship, finishing No. 17 in the FedExCup standings.
The winner of the 2024 Arnold Palmer Award will be decided by a vote among all Tour players who have made at least 15 starts in the season. The voting period closes on Dec. 4, and the winner will be announced before the year’s end. Dunlap, Greyserman, Knapp, and Pavon have all made significant contributions to the Tour this year, making the race for the Arnold Palmer Award highly competitive.
Dunlap’s achievements include two wins, top-10 finishes at the Rocket Mortgage Classic and FedEx St. Jude Championship, as well as qualifying for the BMW Championship and finishing at No. 49 in the FedExCup standings. Greyserman’s season featured three runner-up finishes and multiple top-10s, earning him a PGA Tour membership through the Korn Ferry Tour and a No. 48 finish in the FedExCup standings.
Knapp’s successful season included a win at the Mexico Open and top-10 finishes at the Farmers Insurance Open, Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, and THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson. He also qualified for the FedExCup Playoffs and finished at No. 59 in the standings. Pavon’s rookie season saw him win the Farmers Insurance Open, qualify for the TOUR Championship, and finish at a impressive No. 17 in the FedExCup standings.
Overall, the nominees for the 2024 Arnold Palmer Award have had exceptional seasons, with each player achieving significant milestones and contributing to the success of the PGA Tour. The winner of the award will be decided by a vote among their peers, highlighting the respect and recognition within the golf community for their accomplishments. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner of the 2024 Arnold Palmer Award as these talented players continue to make their mark on the PGA Tour.
