Kyle Nielsen
Kyle Nielsen
Player Profile
Class:
Sophomore

Hometown:
Lake Havasu City, Ariz.

High School:
Lake Havasu HS

Height / Weight:
5-9 / 140

Experience:
1L

THIS SEASON: Good ball striker with great course demeanor...Gained tournament experience at the varsity level last season, competing in the NCAA Championships...will compete for a spot in the lineup each week this season.

2006-07 (FRESHMAN): Competed in eight events at the varsity level including the NCAA Championships...best showing was tied for 13th at the MWC Championships...69 in the tird round of the MWC Championships was low 18...shot a 1-under 215 at the NCAA West Regional...advanced to match-play at the Arizona Amateur...Academic All-MWC.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Lake Havasu High School...four-year letterwinner in golf...first team all-state in 2005 and 2006...Named 2004 JGAA Player of the Year...member of 2006 regional champion team.

PERSONAL: Born November 10, 1987, in Placerville, Calif....son of Bob and Shelly Nielsen...has one sister, Jamie...favorite athlete is Shaun White...hobbies include fishing, playing ping-pong and pool and snowboarding...major is undecided.