| Fullname | Per Nyman |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 14 February 1968 (age 58) |
| Birth place | Kristianstad, Sweden |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb; 11.7 st) |
| Residence | Kristianstad, Sweden |
| College | Fresno State University |
| Yearpro | 1992 |
| Extour | European Tour |
| Prowins | 5 |
| Chalwins | 4 |
| Otherwins | 1 |
| Masters | DNP |
| Usopen | DNP |
| Open | CUT: 1999 |
| Pga | DNP |
Per Nyman (born 14 February 1968) is a Swedish professional golfer.
Early life and amateur career
In 1968, Nyman was born in Kristianstad, Sweden.
Nyman attended Fresno State University in California, United States, where he twice won the GCAA All-America Scholar Award.[1] He graduated in 1992.
Professional career
In 1992, he turned professional. He played on the European Tour and its official development tour, the Challenge Tour, between 1993 and 2004. He won four times on the Challenge Tour, including twice in 1995, and finished 2nd on the Challenge Tour Rankings in 1998. He was also medalist at the European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage in 2002.[2]
He should not be confused with fellow professional golfer and two-time Challenge Tour winner Per G. Nyman.
Professional wins (5)
Challenge Tour wins (4)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Jul 1993 | Volvo Finnish Open | −8 (70-67-71=208) | 2 strokes | Daniel Fornstam |
| 2 | 7 Aug 1994 | SM Match Play | 1 up | Joakim Grönhagen | |
| 3 | 17 Sep 1995 | Kentab Open | −8 (68-72-73=213) | 1 stroke | Anders Gillner |
| 4 | 29 Sep 1995 | Lomas Bosque Challenge | −16 (71-69-67-65=272) | 4 strokes | Simon D. Hurley, Manuel Moreno, Raimo Sjöberg |
Challenge Tour playoff record (0–2)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1998 | Rolex Trophy | David Park | Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
| 2 | 1998 | Telia Grand Prix | Morten Backhausen, Mats Lanner | Lanner won with birdie on first extra hole |
Swedish Golf Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 Jun 1995 | Husqvarna Open | −7 (62-69-72=203) | 2 strokes | Terry Burgoyne, Mats Sterner |
Team appearances
Amateur
- European Amateur Team Championship (representing Sweden): 1989
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing Sweden): 1990 (winners)
See also
References
- ^ "Avinelis Earns GCAA All-American Scholar". CBS College Sports. 16 July 2007. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
- ^ "Broadhurst secures Tour place". BBC Sport. 20 November 2002. Retrieved 2010-08-12.