Feb. 19, 2004

Los Angeles, CA (Feb. 19) - Former golfer and 1997 graduate of Loyola Marymount University Scott Heyn qualified for the PGA Tour's Nissan Open, which opened play today, Thursday, Feb. 18 at the Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, Calif.

Heyn played for the Lions' golf team from 1995-97 and had an impressive career. He was the first LMU player to earn all-conference honors in the West Coast Conference. He finished his senior season with a fourth place finish in the WCC Championships.

In his career at LMU, Heyn led the Lions for low score in six tournaments, including his best three-round finish of 217 at the Santa Clara Invitational on Nov. 19, 1996. He finished in fifth place out of 44 golfers with a score of one-over par.

To follow Heyn at the Nissan Open, go to the PGA website.