Nick Dunlap becomes first amateur to win PGA Tour event since 1991

The 20-year-old University of Alabama student sank a birdie putt at the par-five 16th to equal the lead of fellow US player Sam Burns at the Pete Dye Stadium Course in La Quinta, California.

Nick Dunlap holds the trophy after winning the American Express golf tournament. Pic: Ryan Sun/AP

US golfer Nick Dunlap won The American Express tournament by one shot to become the first amateur to take home PGA glory in 33 years.

The victory makes Dunlap the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour since Phil Mickelson back in 1991.