Scottie Scheffler has spotted an American youngster on the PGA Tour who he’s tipping for greatness

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Scottie Scheffler might be the current world number one but he knows a top talent when he sees one as well.

Few have got near Scheffler’s level this season and his storming 2024 has only really been surpassed by Xander Schauffele winning two of the four majors.

The debate on who has done better out of Scheffler and Schauffele has been a talking point, with Viktor Hovland among those who would take the two majors above all.

Going into the FedEx St Jude Championship this weekend, many expected Scheffler and Schauffele to battle it out again.

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However, it is Scheffler who has performed the better of the two. He’s ten under par going into round four, seven behind leader Hideki Matsuyama.

But another player who is in contention with Scheffler is young American, Nick Dunlap. The 20-year-old is just five back of Matsuyama and according to Scheffler, we could have a superstar on our hands.

Scottie Scheffler seriously impressed by Nick Dunlap

Speaking to the PGA Tour media after playing alongside Dunlap in round three, Scheffler admitted the youngster is someone we’ll be seeing for some time yet.

“He’s talented across the board,” Scheffler quipped.

“He’s got all the tools to be a great player out here, and you’ve obviously seen that so far this year with both of his wins.

“Yeah, he came out ready to play, and he’s got all the talent in the world, and yeah, I think we’re going to be seeing him for a long time.” 

All to play for and Nick Dunlap is in the mix

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With just the final round to go at the St Jude, both Scheffler and Dunlap will be hoping for fast starts.

For Matsuyama, of course, the task is simpler, albeit Scheffler has challenged the Japanese star to hold his nerve down the back nine.

Nick Dunlap, then, might well find himself in with a chance if he can keep his composure and play his own game.

If he can keep his scorecard ticking along and perhaps claw a few shots back, then the story might become about the bigger names.

Dunlap, then, can simply go about his business and almost finish under the radar and see if it’s enough.