University of Hawai'i at Manoa Athletics

1999-2000 (Junior): Competed in nine tournaments...led the Rainbows with a 73.62 stroke average...b est finish was a tie for sevent at the Talor Made Intercollegiate.

1998-1999 (Sophomore): Stroke average was 76.48...played in all five fall tournaments...best finish was tied for fourth in Stan Sheriff Classic...best round was 67.

1997-1998 (Freshman): Competed in seven tournaments...finished the season with a 77.57 stroke average...best finish was a tie for sixth at the Stan Sheriff Classic.

Prep: A 1996 graduate of Green Valley High in Henderson, NV...four letters in golf...all-league, all-state four years...twice named Player-of-the-Year...honor student.

Personal: Born Aug. 5, 1977, in Redding, Calif...has one brother...biggest athletic thrill was winning two state high school championships...favorite athlete is Fred Couples...favorite quote is "Golf is a good walk ruined"...hopes to play on the PGA tour after graduation...parents are Jan and Lloyd Nygard of Henderson, Nev.