Jones Resigns As Butler Golf Coach

May 17, 2007

Indianapolis, Ind. - Steve Jones has resigned his position as the men's and women's golf coach at Butler University in order to pursue expanded opportunities in golf instruction. Jones had served as the women's golf coach at Butler since 2003-04 and as combined men's and women's coach for the Bulldogs since 2004-05, while maintaining a career as a golf teaching professional.

Jones guided the Butler women's golf team to a third consecutive Horizon League Championship this spring, and he was named Horizon League Women's Golf Coach of the Year for the third straight season. He was named the League's Co-Coach of the Year in 2004. The Butler men's team placed fifth at this year's league championship.

Prior to accepting the golf coaching position at Butler, Jones had served as director of instruction at the Golf Academy at Eagle Creek Golf Course. He had also served as head professional at Turkey Run Golf Club and as a part-time instructor at the Riverside Golf Academy in Indianapolis.

No deadline has been set for replacing Jones at Butler.

Story provided by Butler Office of Sports Information