ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – Maverick McNealy guessed that in his mind he had made a putt to win a PGA Tour over a thousand times. On Sunday, the 29-year-old stuffed a 6-iron from 183 yards on the par-4 18th hole at Sea Island’s Seaside Course to set up a 5-foot, 5-inch putt for his first victory at the 2024 RSM Classic.

From January to November, amateurs have made their presence known on the PGA Tour in 2024. Nick Dunlap became the first am since Phil Mickelson in 1991 to win on the PGA Tour when he captured the American Express title.

The 2024 The RSM Classic prize money payout is from the $7.6 million purse, with 67 professional players who complete four rounds at Sea Island Golf Resort on St. Simons Island, Georgia, earning PGA Tour prize money this week.