Per Nyman Explained

Per Nyman
Fullname:Per Nyman
Birth Date:14 February 1968
Birth Place:Kristianstad, Sweden
Weight:74kg (163lb)
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.

Nyman was born in Kristianstad and attended Fresno State University in California, United States, where he twice won the GCAA All-America Scholar Award.[1] He turned professional after graduating in 1992. 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.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner(s)-up
111 Jul 1993Volvo Finnish Open−8 (70-67-71=208)2 strokes Daniel Fornstam
27 Aug 1994SM Match Play1 up Joakim Grönhagen
317 Sep 1995Kentab Open−8 (68-72-73=213)1 stroke Anders Gillner
429 Sep 1995Lomas Bosque Challenge−16 (71-69-67-65=272)4 strokes Simon D. Hurley, Manuel Moreno,
Raimo Sjöberg

Challenge Tour playoff record (0–2)

No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result
11998Rolex Trophy David ParkLost to birdie on first extra hole
21998Telia Grand Prix Morten Backhausen, Mats LannerLanner won with birdie on first extra hole

Swedish Golf Tour wins (1)

Team appearances

Amateur

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Avinelis Earns GCAA All-American Scholar . https://web.archive.org/web/20110622010256/http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-golf/stories/071607aah.html . dead . 22 June 2011 . CBS College Sports . 16 July 2007 . 2010-08-12.
  2. Web site: Broadhurst secures Tour place . . 20 November 2002 . 2010-08-12.