Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Golfer Nick Mason

Nick Mason

Sport: Golf

The performance: The UH-Hilo graduate carded a 4-under 66 on Sunday at Sony Open in Honolulu and finished in a tie for 42nd at 9-under 271 on the PGA tour event held on his home island.

Mason, 33, earned a $18,661.50 payday and a major boost of confidence that he belongs among the best golfers in the world.

It was his best tournament result after not making the cut in two Sonys and a U.S. Open.

5 questions

Favorite song: “Wish you were here,” Pink Floyd.

What makes you happy: Fishing

Favorite cartoon character: “I didn’t ever watch cartoons, but my favorite show is SportsCenter.”

Favorite food: Sushi

Favorite sports role model: Michael Jordan

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