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PGA Tour Finalists Revealed: Player and Rookie of the Year

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December 2, 2024

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The PGA Tour has announced finalists for its coveted Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year awards, with Scottie Scheffler emerging as the leading candidate for the Jack Nicklaus Award. Scheffler, ranked World No. 1, boasts seven wins in 19 starts, including major titles like the Masters and PGA Championship.

In the running for the Arnold Palmer Award, rookie Nick Dunlap stands out for his historic achievements, including winning twice in his inaugural season. Voting by players closes next week, with winners announced by year-end.

By the Numbers
Scottie Scheffler won seven tournaments in the 2024 season.
Nick Dunlap is the first player to win on the PGA Tour as both an amateur and a professional in the same season.
Yes, But
Despite Scheffler’s strong performance, Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy also have noteworthy accolades, with Schauffele claiming two major championships and McIlroy previously winning the award three times. The competitive landscape highlights the challenges of predicting the outcome of the Player of the Year award.

State of Play
Voting is open to Tour players who participated in at least 15 events this season.
Winners are set to be revealed at the end of December after the voting deadline next week.
What’s Next
Anticipation builds as the PGA Tour prepares to announce the winners. This decision could reshape perceptions of player performance heading into the upcoming season. Both Scheffler and Dunlap will look to build upon their successes in the next year.

Bottom Line
Scottie Scheffler’s remarkable season positions him to potentially secure his third consecutive Player of the Year title, a feat not achieved since Tiger Woods. Meanwhile, rookie Nick Dunlap’s unique achievements could signal a promising future in professional golf.