#HoganHopefuls: Nick Hardy

Nick Hardy

Illinois

Sophomore

Northbrook, Ill.

Ten Hogan Highlights

• Is listed among the top 100 in all four major ranking systems, including 52nd by the Scratch Players World Amateur Ranking.
• Made the cut at the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay, finishing with a share of 52nd place with a 10-over total of 290 (70-75-77-68).
• Qualified for the U.S. Open through sectionals and was the fifth-youngest player to make the field.
• Earned a runner-up finish at the 2016 Saguaro Amateur.
• Placed third at the 2015 Illinois State Amateur.
• Tied for 12th at the Illinois State Open last summer.
• Participated in both the U.S. Amateur and Western Amateur in 2015.
• Has six top-20 finishes in eight collegiate events in 2015-16.
• Placed among the top 10 in each of Illinois’ four fall tournaments.
• Is one of three Illini golfers on the 2016 watch list, which is the most by any school for the second consecutive season.