Bio

As a Freshman

• Enrolled at the University of Tampa, competing in the fall of 2024 for the Spartans.
• Competed in 11 rounds with a scoring average of 75.27 (+4).
• Best round was 70 (-2) at The Milton Makeup (1st round).
• Lowest tournament total was 218 (+5) at The Milton Makeup, finishing tied for 30th place.
• Recorded a top-30 finish at the Griffin Invitational, posting 222 (+9) over three rounds.
• Earned a tied-26th finish at the Griffin Invitational, with a strong second-round 72 (E).
• Finished tied for 48th at The Citrus Intercollegiate, with a three-round total of 229 (+13).
• Competed in The National Preview, finishing tied for 70th with a 159 (+17) over two rounds.
• Accumulated 107 head-to-head wins throughout the season.

High School

• Graduated from Salem Hills High School.
• Played for coach Brad Fillmore.
• Three-time team captain.
• Three-time team MVP.
• Three-time 2nd Team All-State selection.
• Winner of the Utah Jr. Open, earning a spot in the professional Utah Open.

Personal

• Works at The Oaks at Spanish Fork, assisting with carts and range operations.
• Chairs an event at his community’s "Salem Days" celebration.
• Sport management major.
• Son of Derek and Kellie Nelson.
• Has a younger sibling, Jack.
• Birthdate: 8/10/2005.