Cal State East Bay University Athletics

AS A SOPHOMORE (2023-24): Finished 11th at the CCAA Championships presented by Under Armour (April 22-24) at -2 ... Finished seventh in the Otter Invitational (Oct. 16-17) -2 ... Two top-10 finishes ... 73.1 average round score.

AS A FRESHMAN (2022-23): Did not participate in an event.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in 2022 from Bildningscentrum Facetten ... Competed in golf, ice hockey, table tennis, floorball, soccer and padel.

PERSONAL: Majoring in Business Economics ... Son of Jessica and Peder Backstrom ... Has one brother, Edvin ... Favorite golfer is Rory McIlroy ... Favorite golf course is Svartinge Golf Club ... Favorite athletes are Lionel Messi and Tiger Woods... Enjoys eating Italian food, kebab and Thai food ... Enjoys watching Breaking Bad ... Enjoys listening to Travis Scott, Post Malone and The Weeknd...  ...Lowest tournament score is 64 ...  Golf bag includes: TSi 3 Driver and 3 wood, Mizuno Irons, Titleist SM9 wedges and Odyssey Putter ... Chose Cal State East Bay because of the "nice location, good practice facilities and a nice school."