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Paul Dunne aiming to be first amateur British Open winner since 1930

Unless you have been watching the 2015 British Open, you probably have no idea who Paul Dunne is. You might when the tournament is over.

Dunne, a 22-year-old amateur from Ireland, was 12-under at the British Open after his third round on Sunday and in position to become the first 54-hole leader at the event since Bobby Jones in 1927. There is still a whole lot of golf to play, but that has to feel pretty surreal.

Dunne spent the last four years playing golf at UAB. Andy Murray, UAB’s golf coach, has been caddying for Dunne at St.