According to the TOUR, he’s a name worth watching; a player whose grit and undeniably elite ball striking make him a compelling story heading into WMPO 2026.
Here, Joel Dahmen opens up on pressure, perspective, and the moments that have shaped his game.
What’s the most memorable moment of your career so far?
I think I’d be lying if I didn’t say my win at Corales. You just try so hard to be on top and it never happens, so when the one actually does, you enjoy it.
What's one part of your game you’re most proud of right now?
I'd say my ball striking stats are pretty good, and no matter how you slice it, it puts me up there with the best in the world. I’m always trying to sharpen my putting, however, but the chipping is something that has me really excited. I have learned a lot about how my body moves, and what that does to change my chipping action.
What’s your go-to pre-round ritual?
As I age, the stretching and mobility part of my routine has become a can’t miss.
What would surprise people about you off the course?
I’m not as fun as they think I am. I like to be lazy and read up on history and anything that takes my mind to a different place.
What are you most looking forward to at this year’s WMPO?
The vibe is unbeatable. Hopefully, with all the TOUR changes, just getting in the event can be something I look forward to. Really though, just seeing what the Thunderbirds do for the community is so great. They put so much effort into one week. It’s a party for sure, but for a good cause.
What’s one mindset shift that changed your performance?
It’s just golf. Yes, it’s important, but there are kids out there fighting cancer and it makes a golf shot seem so irrelevant. I have a family that takes much of my mind, and caring about them has made me a better man and golfer.
What's your “shot you'll never forget?"
One of the most recent is basically the two putts to keep my card last year. People were all talking about it, so it’s probably the most pressure I’ve ever had, and I performed under the gun.
If you could play a dream foursome with any three people (dead or alive), who’s teeing off with you?
My mom, dad, and maybe someone like Ken Griffey Jr. or George Washington...
What club in your bag has the most personality?
Easily my hybrid that I bought off eBay. It’s a PING Anser that's probably 10 years old, but it’s reliable.
What song pumps you up?
This might be a weird answer, but I love Ben Rector. I don’t need to be pumped up for a whole lot these days, so Jock Jams volume 77 (probably by now) isn’t really needed. More of a get-in-the-mindset pump up is what I go for.
"I’m not as fun as they think I am. I like to be lazy and read up on history and anything that takes my mind to a different place. My dream foursome? My mom, dad, and maybe someone like Ken Griffey Jr. or George Washington."