Nov. 25, 2011

Columbia, Mo.- The Missouri Golf Association has named Jace Long its Player of the Year for 2011. This is his second time receiving the honor, as he was named Player of the Year in 2009 as well. In addition to having an outstanding season at Missouri, Long participated in several other Championships throughout the state.

During his sophomore season, Long recorded one of the greatest season in Mizzou Golf history. He won four event titles during the season, including the 2011 NCAA Southeast Regional Championship title which qualified him to compete at the NCAA Championships. His four wins set a single-season record at Mizzou, and he also tied the school record in the final round of the NCAA Championship earning a 10-under-par 62. This is the lowest final round score in school history and the lowest ever for a Mizzou Golfer at a postseason event.

Long has also competed in several events around the state including the 2011 Missouri Amateur Championship, where he finished in second place. He also took second by one stroke at the MGA Stroke Play Championship. The junior took first in the Commerce Bank Open, and also qualified for the US Amateur at Dalhousie GC where he continued to the second stage of the US Open.

The Tigers 2012 Signee, Jacob Fair, was also honored by the Golf Association as he was named 2011 Missouri Golf Association Junior Player of the Year. Fair recorded an eighth place finish at the Missouri Stroke Play Championship to clinch the Junior Player of the year Award. He finished even on the tournament shooting.

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