Who Is Nick Dunlap’s Girlfriend? The Alabama Native’s Life & Other Interests Explored

After Phil Mickelson‘s feat at the 1991 Northern Telecom Open, Nick Dunlap became the first amateur to win an event on the PGA Tour. With his 2024 American Express win, he also became the youngest amateur winner too since 1990 at just 20-year-old. Naturally, he became a hot topic among golf fans after illustrating such glorious record to his name. The golf world is now seeking to know more about the young golfer viz-a-viz his personal life, and, of course, his romantic relationships. 

Well, it looks like that Dunlap has a soulmate! The golfer went to pick up his girlfriend from the airport on Saturday during the 2024 American Express event after shooting an incredible round of 60. As he hit his victory shot, she ran towards him on the 18th along with his other family members to soak in the historic moment. Afterwards, she was also seen with him during his victory march.  Let us explore more about the 20-year-old’s girlfriend who he started dating not long ago! 

Meet Isabella Ellis, Nick Dunlap’s girlfriend

It is believed that Isabella Ellis and Nick Dunlap started dating in September, 2022. Ellis hails from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and is the daughter of Richard and Shelly Ellis. The young golfer’s girlfriend went to Tuscaloosa Academy. The young lady had won a couple of meritorious accolades in her high school such as President’s Student Service award and the Outstanding Academic Excellence award. Other than academics, she pursued cheerleading as well and continued as a varsity cheerleader in college too.

After high school, Ellis started to pursue nursing at the University of Alabama. Along with cheerleading in university, Ellis is also a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and the National Society of High School Scholars. Isabella Ellis is quite active in Tuscaloosa too and is a part of the Spanish Club, Art Club, and FCA.

It appears that Ellis likes to learn new things. Almost 1.5 years into their relationship, how did the couple meet?

When did Ellis and Dunlap meet first?

Nick Dunlap and Isabella Ellis go to same university, so one can safely speculate that the couple’s love story started there itself. Dunlap is a member of the Crimson Tide men’s golf team at the University of Alabama. She first opened up on social media about her bonding with Dunlap in September 2023. She posted on her Instagram a few photographs from her visit to the beach, yacht, and a captivating experience at the University of Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium and captioned it as “good stuff.” In the carousel of the pictures, she was seen hugging Dunlap and was smiling from ear-to-ear.

She again posted on her Instagram celebrating a “core memory” of Dunlap’s victory in January 2024. It somehow gets clear that Ellis enjoys being with Dunlap on the greens and supporting him. She was there at La Quinta with the 20-year-old player during his important milestone. Ellis likes to show happy glimpses of her life on social media. What else does this young cheerleader like? Let’s dig even more!!

Nick Dunlap’s sweetheart, and his “rock”

Isabella Ellis has a public account on Instagram with 5,588 followers. She appears to be into traveling and likes spending time with her friends. She has traveled to exquisite destinations namely Santorini and Mykonos, Greece. Additionally, Dunlap too posted a few pictures of both of them on November 22, 2023, from West Palm Beach, Florida, and he referred to his sweetheart as his “rock,” emphasizing her vital role in his life. Her choice of major, that is nursing hints at a compassion that lies insider her. 

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The couple looks happy together, and seem to have a deep and special bond with each other. Ellis also likes to accompany her boyfriend wherever she can to cheer for him on the greens. 

For Dunlap’s goals to continue high tides in the golfing world, Isabella remains a constant presence, being his pillar of strength both on and off the course. Dunlap may not have won any prize money at La Quinta, but he indeed made a memory of lifetime! 

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