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. 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.
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 ofvictoryRunner(s)-up111 Jul 1993Volvo Finnish Open−8 (70-67-71=208)2 strokes Daniel Fornstam27 Aug 1994SM Match Play1 up Joakim Grönhagen317 Sep 1995Kentab Open−8 (68-72-73=213)1 stroke Anders Gillner429 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)Result11998Rolex Trophy David ParkLost to birdie on first extra hole21998Telia Grand Prix Morten Backhausen, Mats LannerLanner won with birdie on first extra hole
Swedish Golf Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up118 Jun 1995Husqvarna 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 List of golfers with most Challenge Tour wins
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