Åke Nilsson

Åke Nilsson (born 22 May 1982) is a Swedish professional golfer and former European Tour player. As of 2022, he topped the list of most wins on the Nordic Golf League, with 8 victories.

Early life Nilsson was born in Kristianstad and has represented Kristianstad Golf Club. He chose not to follow his two older brothers to America on a golf scholarship, instead staying at home and turning professional in 2002, aged 20.

In 2009, Nilsson joined the European Tour after finishing tied ninth at the 2008 European Tour Qualifying School, alongside Bernd Wiesberger. In December 2008, he finished tied 14th at the South African Open Championship, with his brother Per on the bag.

After a hiatus, Nilsson again set his sights on Europe. He won two tournaments on the 2017 Nordic Golf League and finished 4th in the rankings, to earn promotion to the Challenge Tour. His best finish on the 2018 Challenge Tour was a tie for 7th place at the Made in Denmark Challenge.

Professional wins (13) Nordic Golf League wins (8)

Other wins (5) 2008 Lydinge Open 2012 Skepparslöv Open 2016 Tomelilla Open, Arboga open 2019 Skepparlöv Open

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