Dunlap had an exceptional rookie season, winning two PGA Tour events and qualifying for the BMW Championship. We were expecting an even more improved version of the up-and-coming star in 2025, but that’s not what we got.
After a decent start to the year, Dunlap has finished cut, cut, cut, cut and solo 71st (in a 72-man field) in his last five starts. He hit a new low at The Masters when he shot an 18-over 90 in the first round and finished in last place. The biggest issue has been the driver, as he ranks last on Tour this season in strokes gained from off the tee.
3. Cameron Young
It seems like forever since Young was consistently contending in major championships. The American was quickly pegged as one of the most talented golfers on the PGA Tour without a win, but he may no longer qualify for that title.
Through 12 starts this season, Young has missed the cut six times and has just one top-10 finish. He ranks 175th on Tour in strokes gained on approach and 179th in driving accuracy. It’s tough to score with that statistical profile, so Young needs to get on the range and make some swing changes to get his swagger back.
2. Matt Fitzpatrick
If you haven’t heard much from Fitzpatrick this year, there’s a reason for that. The Englishman hasn’t recorded a single top-20 finish this season, and he’s finished outside the top 40 six times in nine starts. This is not the major-winning Fitzpatrick we’re used to watching.
Fitzpatrick is on pace to have the worst putting season of his career, ranking 140th in overall putting average and 158th in three-putt avoidance. He hasn’t made a putt longer than 22 feet all year, which is shocking for someone with his short-game history. Is this just a cold streak or a sign of something more troubling?
1. Max Homa
Equipment changes and shake-ups with his team in the offseason affected Homa more than he anticipated. The former top-five player in the world finished T53, cut, cut, cut, cut and cut in his six starts after withdrawing from the Farmers Insurance Open.
Homa seemed to point the arrow in the right direction with his T12 at The Masters, but he followed it up with a 70th-place finish in the 72-man RBC Heritage the following week. He ranks 182nd in strokes gained on approach, 145th in strokes gained putting and 167th in total driving. Woof.
