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Who won the Barracuda Championship 2024? Everything you need to know about the winner’s share

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By Manjit Kishore Verma | Last updated Jul 22, 2024 2:11 PM ET

Nick Dunlap , a 20-year-old golfer, made history at the 2024 Barracuda Championship. He became the first player on the PGA Tour to win as both an amateur and a professional in the same season. He was an amateur when he won the American Express Tournament earlier this year.

Dunlap took home the 2024 Barracuda Championship at the Old Greenwood Course in Truckee, California. Dunlap put forth an outstanding effort, shooting a 9-under 62 in the final round. This effort earned him 49 points in the Modified Stableford scoring system.

Dunlap’s victory was characterized by seven birdies and one eagle during the competition. The young sensation won the championship by defeating Vince Whaley by two points. This win is notable since it is Dunlap’s second on the PGA Tour this season, earning him $720,000 from a total purse of $4 million.

Standing at the Barracuda Championship 2024

The Barracuda Championship is known for its unique scoring format, rewarding aggressive play, which Nick Dunlap exemplified throughout the event. The 2024 Barracuda Championship is an exciting golf tournament that took place from July 15 to 21 in Truckee, California.

This event marks the 26th annual championship, held at the scenic Tahoe Mountain Club’s Old Greenwood course. A total of 156 professional golfers competed at the tournament.

Vince Whaley finished as the runner-up. Patrick Fishburn finished third, earning $276,000. Whaley finished with a birdie on the 18th hole. He placed second, two points behind Dunlap. Whaley fired rounds of 73 and 68 for a total of 141 (-3).

Here are the final standing at the Barracuda Championship 2024:

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