Nico Bollini Class: Senior Hometown: Yorba Linda, Calif. High School: Servite Height: 6-1 Birthdate: 04/17/1983

THIS SEASON: Talented senior Nico Bollini played in one tournament for the Trojans this past fall. He tied for 41st at the Jerry Pate Intercollegiate with a score of 216. 2003-2004: Bollini had a fine junior season, finishing second on the team with a stroke average of 72.92 while playing in all 13 of the team's tournaments ... Had two top-10 finishes on the year, including a tie for fifth at the National Invitational ... He shot a career-low 206 at the Thunderbird Invitational, where he tied for eighth ... He was 18th at the Pac-10 Championships ... For his efforts, he was named All-Pac-10 second team. SUMMER OF 2003: Bollini qualified for the U.S. Amateur held in Oakmont, Penn., this past summer ... He did not advance to match play ... He led the SCGA Championship after 36 holes (65-67) before finishing third. 2002-2003: Bollini had a solid sophomore season, finishing second on the squad with a stroke average of 73.72 ... Played in all 13 tournaments in which USC competed ... Opened the season with a 54-hole career-low 207 at the Sooner Invitational on his way to tying for sixth, another career best ... Led the Trojans at the Waikoloa Intercollegiate, shooting 210--including a career-low 67 in the second round-- to tie for eighth ... Tied for 52nd at the NCAA Championships while shooting 309. SUMMER OF 2002: Bollini shot two under par--including a third-round 65--then won the playoff with a dramatic eagle on a par 5 to win the Southern California Golf Association's amateur championship. 2001-2002: Bollini played in nine tournaments as a freshman for USC in 2001-2002 ... Finished fourth on the team with a stroke average of 73.82 ... Highest finish was at the Long Cove Invitational, where he shot 216 to tie for 13th ... Shot a season-best 213 to tie for 19th at the Red River Classic ... Tied for 17th at the U.S. Intercollegiate with a score of 217 ... Tied for 29th at the Pac-10s with a 72-hole 297. HIGH SCHOOL: In his prep career at Servite High in Anaheim, Calif., Bollini earned All-American honors twice, All-Orange County honors four times, All-Serra League honors four times and twice was named All-Orange County ... Also earned Orange County MVP honors twice and was a member of a winning Canon Cup West team and the Izzo Cup Team ... Also won the Argentina Amateur title. PERSONAL: Born on April 17, 1983, Nico is an international relations major at USC ... His full first name is Nicholas. IN HIS OWN WORDS: Most Thrilling Moment In Sports--"Winning the 2002 SCGA Championship and the 2002 Pac-10 team championship." Favorite Pastime Away From The Sport--"Working on my car and playing rugby." Why I chose to attend USC--"It has the best combination of academics and athletics." CAREER NOTES: Lowest 54-Hole Score: 206, Thunderbird Invitational, 2004 (8th tie) Lowest Round: 65, Second round of 2004 Ping Intercollegiate Career Rounds in 60s: 10 Top 10 Finishes: Four, The Sooner Invitational, 2002 (6th tie) Waikoloa Intercollegiate, 2003 (8th tie) National Invitational, 2004 (5th tie) Thunderbird Invitational, 2004 (8th tie) Highest Finish: 5th tie, National Invitational, 2004 (5th tie) Career Stroke Avg.: 73.11