“Is He Back?” — Rumors Swirl Around Jamichael Billups Ahead of the Flag & Anthem Classic

There’s a different energy around the DGA Tour this week. And it’s not just the crisp Flag & Anthem polos or the midseason stakes.

It’s the quiet buzz beginning to build behind the scenes…

Jamichael Billups might be back.

According to league sources, there’s a strong belief that Billups — a dangerous talent who’s been inactive since the season opener — will make his return this Sunday at the Flag & Anthem Classic. While nothing is official, insiders say he’s “more likely than not” to make his long-awaited return at Crystal Springs.

And that would shake things up.

One Round, One Statement

In just one round this year, Billups posted a 76 — a score that still stands as one of the lowest gross scores on Tour. He didn’t just play well — he dominated with precision, going 7 pars, 8 bogeys, and 3 birdies without a single double or triple bogey.

His advanced stats? Wild.

• Birdie or better %: 16.67% (would rank top 3)

• Par %: 38.89%

• Double/Triple %: 0.00%

No one else on Tour has put up numbers like that in a single round this season.

A Legacy of Quiet Firepower

Last season, Billups quietly carved out one of the most efficient stat lines in DGA Tour history:

• 44.44% bogey rate

• Only 6.67% double bogeys

• Triple+ rate of 1.11%

• 81.2 scoring average

He didn’t play as many rounds as the tour workhorses, but when he showed up, he performed. If this Sunday marks his return, he arrives as a legitimate contender — and an even more intriguing storyline.

The Comeback We Didn’t See Coming

The Flag & Anthem Classic was already shaping up to be one of the most stylish and meaningful rounds of the year.

But now?

If Billups returns, it becomes something more.

Because in a league built on tight battles and rising stakes, the return of a player like Billups adds a whole new layer. He’s not here for the headlines — he’s here to compete. And if Sunday marks his comeback, every scorecard just got a little more interesting.

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