Nick Dunlap has been the darling of the golf world this week, and his accomplishment even made a splash in national headlines. It all came after the Alabama sophomore won The American Express in La Quinta, California on Sunday when he made a 6-foot par putt on the final hole for a one-shot victory. He became the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour in 33 years.

Dunlap, the reigning U.S. Amateur champion, held a press conference on Thursday at Alabama to announce his plans to turn pro. Dunlap was the youngest amateur to win a PGA Tour event since 1910.

Dunlap thanked his parents, and said choosing to attend Alabama was one of the best decisions he’s made.

Dunlap became emotional, and even said, “I didn’t think I was going to cry.”

He later said, “I’m accepting PGA Tour membership and I’m going to debut at the Pebble Beach AT&T Pro-Am. Thank you.”

The victory gives him a PGA Tour card through 2026 whenever he decides to turn pro and join the tour.

Dunlap already was in the Masters, U.S. Open and British Open from winning the U.S. Amateur last summer. His victory Sunday gets him in the Masters and PGA Championship now that he’s turning pro, and he would still be exempt for the U.S. Open.