Nick Hardy (born January 26, 1996) is an American amateur golfer. Hardy was born in Northbrook, Illinois. He currently plays college golf at the University of Illinois. Hardy qualified for the 2015 U.S. Open. He bogeyed his final hole during the second round and moved the cut line to +5. Fifteen additional players earned entry into the third round, including Ángel Cabrera, Sergio García, Colin Montgomerie, Webb Simpson, and Jimmy Walker. He finished the tournament tied for 52nd. Hardy again qualified for the 2016 U.S. Open. He earned medalist honors at his sectional qualifying site.