Scott Dunlap, a two-time PGA Tour Champions winner, has officially announced his retirement from professional golf after narrowly missing out on a spot in the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs.
The 62-year-old American finished the season ranked 75th, just outside the top 72 needed to qualify for the Dominion Energy Charity Classic. Born in Pennsylvania and now residing in Georgia, Dunlap spent decades on the road, embodying the spirit of a journeyman golfer.
Though he played eight seasons on the PGA Tour without capturing a victory, Dunlap built an impressive career across various global circuits. He collected 13 professional titles in total, including two wins each on the Sunshine Tour, Nationwide Tour (now Korn Ferry Tour), Canadian Tour, and PGA Tour Champions.
Dunlap’s best PGA Tour finishes were three tied-third results at the 1996 Bell Canadian Open, 1999 Doral-Ryder Open, and 2000 Players Championship — the latter where he finished six shots behind champion Hal Sutton at TPC Sawgrass. That season marked his career-best money list finish (44th) and peak world ranking (No. 58).
After turning 50, Dunlap experienced a resurgence on the PGA Tour Champions. He captured his first senior victory at the 2014 Boeing Classic in a playoff against Mark Brooks, then added another title a decade later at the 2024 Insperity Invitational, edging out Stuart Appleby and Joe Durant.
Following the 2025 SAS Championship, Dunlap confirmed in a heartfelt video interview that he was stepping away from the game.
“You know when it’s time — it’s time,” Dunlap said. “It’s been a much better run than I ever imagined. Competing has been great, but when you’re no longer truly competitive, it’s time to move on. I’ve been blessed beyond measure. The post-50 run was amazing — made more money and had more fun than I ever thought possible.”
He reflected on the unique opportunity senior golf provided:
“You can’t think of another sport that gives players a second career after 50. It’s been a blessing, and now it’s time to go have some fun.”
As of now, Miguel Ángel Jiménez leads the Charles Schwab Cup standings, with Stewart Cink, Steven Alker, Ernie Els, and Pádraig Harrington rounding out the top five as the 2025 season nears its conclusion.
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