Jace Bugg - Men's Golf (1995-1997)
2003 Inductee
The best golfer in Warrior history. The facts support the claim . . . 1) Third in the nation individually as a sophomore, a First-Team NJCAA Division II All-America honoree who led his team to a fifth-place showing; 2) Six-time medalist during his Juco career, including three of first four Midwest tournaments as a freshman; 3) Captured NJCAA “Long-Drive Contest” as freshman with 313-yard effort, then helped squad finish third; 4) A month after Juco career concluded, he put RLC on national map by advancing to quarterfinals of U.S. Amateur Championships; 5) Earned professional wins on Canadian Tour and Buy.com Tour, one notch below the PGA Tour. • Henderson, KY, native arrived as two-time H.S. All-Stater and was ninth in 1995 Kentucky State Amateur. • Won scorecard playoff in collegiate debut to claim 24-team Highland 36 Invitational. Followed with individual crown at John Wood and one-under par 141 for Rock Valley title. Runner-up at four-year Western Illinois U. Beu Classic. Team won seven of nine Fall events. • Borrowed clubs to win DuPage Classic the next fall as team won first six events. Followed with 68-69–137 triumph at Lincoln Invite, later shot opening 69 en route to medalist honors at RLC Invite. Tied for second when RLC won third of eight straight Region XXIV titles. • Stroke average both seasons – 74.0.
2009 Induction Ceremonies
February 28, 2009
Rend Lake College Banquet Center
Nominating Process
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