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Nick Dunlap to join Atlanta Drive GC with one-match contract for TGL presented by SoFi

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2025) – TGL presented by SoFi today announced Nick Dunlap has signed a one-match contract to compete for Atlanta Drive GC on Tuesday, March 4 against Jupiter Links Golf Club at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN+. Dunlap will join Billy Horschel and Lucas Glover for the team’s final regular season match.

A native of Huntsville, Ala., Dunlap earned the Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year in 2024. After winning the 2023 U.S. Amateur as a sophomore at the University of Alabama, Dunlap won The American Express in January of 2024 becoming the first amateur to win a PGA TOUR Event in 33 years. Following the win, Dunlap turned pro and would later win The Barracuda Championship in July, becoming the first person in PGA TOUR history to win tournaments as both an amateur and a professional in the same season.

“I cannot wait to compete in TGL with Atlanta Drive GC next Tuesday,” said Dunlap. “The excitement around the league has been awesome to follow, from the fan support to the feedback out on TOUR. The energy in the SoFi Center is incredible, and I am excited for the opportunity to tee it up alongside Billy and Lucas.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome Nick to the team for our match vs. Jupiter Links," said Governor of Atlanta Drive GC Jill Thomas. "As a rising star on the PGA TOUR, he brings exceptional talent and skill, and we’re confident his game will impress at SoFi Center. We’re excited to see him compete alongside Billy and Lucas as we close out the regular season on Tuesday night.”

TGL was created to be complementary to player schedules including anticipating planned off-weeks. As outlined in TGL’s rules, if a “starting” player is unable to compete, teams shall be allowed to select a new player to take their place. To be eligible for TGL, players must be PGA TOUR members in good standing.

About Atlanta Drive GC:
Atlanta Drive GC is one of the six founding teams of TGL presented by SoFi. Atlanta Drive GC is owned by businessman and philanthropist Arthur M. Blank and is part of AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), which is comprised of the Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta United and PGA TOUR Superstore.

About TGL presented by SoFi:
TGL presented by SoFi features six teams of top PGA TOUR players competing in a season-long, fast-paced competition that brings team golf to prime time. TGL’s home is the custom-built SoFi Center, a tech-infused venue on the campus of Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The remainder of TGL’s inaugural season is on Mondays and Tuesdays on ESPN and ESPN+ in the U.S. and with other prominent media partners around the globe. TGL’s six teams include Atlanta Drive GC, Boston Common Golf, Jupiter Links Golf Club, Los Angeles Golf Club, New York Golf Club, and The Bay Golf Club. To learn more about TGL, its teams, rosters, competitive format, and technology, visit TGL Explained.

TGL presented by SoFi Media Hub:
The TGL presented by SoFi Media Hub is now open, offering media members a wide selection of downloadable assets, such as match highlights, images, team and player statistics, transcripts, yardage books, and more. Register now to gain access: TGL’s Media Hub.

Media Contacts:
Atlanta Drive GC
John Deighton
John.Deighton@ambse.com

TGL presented by SoFi
Chris Reimer
Chris.Reimer@TMRWSportsGroup.com


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