Missouri Southern State University Athletics

2015-16 - Badovinac competed at three tournaments for the Lions during his freshman season...best finish was tied for 18th out of 66 at the Evangel Fall Invitational, Sept. 28-29, (+11, 227)...lowest round came in the second round at the Evangel Fall Invitational when he carded a 2-under 70...best finishing score of 8-over came at the David Falconer Classic hosted by Arkansas Tech (March 7-8).

Prior to Southern - Badovinac comes to the Lions from Harrison, Arkansas where he was a four year letter winner at Harrison HS. During his four years he helped the Goblins extended their dominance in the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) Class 5A West District to 10 straight titles.

During that time Badovinac and the Goblins won the AAA Class 5A team title in 2012, a third place finish in 2013, and a runner-up finish this fall. In 2013, Jake placed his personal best at the state tournament finishing tied for seventh with a round of 79.

"When I met Jake and watched him play golf, I knew he was an individual I wanted on our squad. He is just moving into his best golf. He has the length and the mind set to be a pace setter in the MIAA," said Coach Wheeler.

Jake is a three time All-District and All-State performer with a scoring average of 75.

Personal - Badovinac has one sister, Jennie, and is the son of Jim and Jan Badovinac. He plans to major in marketing while attending Southern.