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High School
Tied for third in the state championship during his senior year ... State championship runner-up as a junior in 2010 ... Qualified for the USGA Public Links Amateur Championship in summer of 2012 ... Won conference and was a regional medalist as a freshman ... Voted MVP of high school varsity team all four years ... Tied for 26th in the Northern Amateur ... Qualified for the Illinois Open junior and senior years.
Personal
Born Feb. 6, 1994 ... Son of Ralph and Carol Robles ... Has one sister, Becky Robles ... Enrolled in the Division of General Studies ... Chick Evans Caddie Scholar ... Enjoys sports, traveling, and watching movies.
Getting to Know Nick Robles
Favorite Athlete: Derrick Rose ...Favorite course: Erin Hills ... Favorite professional sports team: Chicago Bulls ... Favorite restaurant on campus: Legends ... Favorite musical group: Zac Brown Band ... Dream job: Professional Golfer ... Favorite leisure activity: Spending time with family and friends ... Dream vacation and why: Australia, for the culture and experience ... Actor I would want to play me in a movie about my life: Shia Lebouf in a movie about a caddie's journey to college ... Favorite TV show: White Collar ... Favorite movie: Red.
What's in the bag?
Driver: TaylorMade R115
Wood: TaylorMade Rocketballz
Irons: Nike VR TW Blades
Putter: R-B High Five
Ball: TaylorMade Penta TS5
