Jace Bugg
American professional golfer (1976–2003)
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Jace Bugg (November 6, 1976 – December 4, 2003) was an American professional golfer who played on the Nationwide Tour.
BornNovember 6, 1976
Henderson, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedDecember 4, 2003 (aged 27)
Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg; 14 st)
| Jace Bugg | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 6, 1976 Henderson, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | December 4, 2003 (aged 27) Evansville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| College | Rend Lake College |
| Turned professional | 1997 |
| Former tours | Nationwide Tour Canadian Tour |
| Professional wins | 2 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| Korn Ferry Tour | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Professional career
He played on the Canadian Tour from 1999 to 2001 where he picked up a win in 2001 at the South Carolina Challenge.[1] He joined the Nationwide Tour in 2002 when he was a Monday qualifier for the Arkansas Classic and went on to win the event.[2]
Personal life
Bugg was diagnosed with leukemia in November 2002 and died on December 4, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital and Medical Center in Evansville, Indiana.[1] The Kentucky Golf Association started The Jace Bugg Award in 2005 for Sportsmanship, an award they give out annually.[3]
Awards and honors
- In 1997, Bugg was named the Kentucky Golf Association Player of the Year
- In 2005, he was posthumously named to the Rend Lake College Hall of Fame.
Professional wins (2)
Buy.com Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 21, 2002[4] | Arkansas Classic | −17 (66-68-72-65=271) | 1 stroke |  Jason Caron |
Canadian Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 11, 2001 | South Carolina Challenge | −14 (72-68-71-63=274) | 3 strokes |  Rob McMillan |