Jacob Bell returns to Palatine Hill as an assistant men's and women's golf coach in the Fall of 2024.
Despite a pair of young rosters that featured 12 newcomers and just three returners, both programs took a major step forward during the 2024-25 season. The women's team finished fifth in the NWC - their highest result since the 2018-19 campaign. The men's program placed sixth overall, which was their highest finish since 2016-17. Women's first year Ahika Jani earned Northwest Conference Rookie of the Year honors after placing second overall at the Northwest Conference Championship Tournament. Men's first year Charlie Hageman and sophomore transfer Luke Blankinship both finished in the top-five at the NWC Classic Tournament, to become the first men's golfers to finish top-5 at an NWC event since 2017.
Bell was a standout golfer for the Pioneers during his four season (2015-19). He finished his senior season with the top scoring average on the men's team (79.67) while playing in all eight tournaments. He posted the top-score on the team in all three Northwest Conference Tournaments as a senior, including finishing in a tie for 21st at the 2018 NWC Fall Classic. Bell racked up a number of top-25 showings, including finishing in a tie for 13th at both the 2016 and 2017 NWC Fall Classic Tournaments.
He returned to his alma mater as an assistant coach in the Fall of 2019. After a several-year hiatus, Bell rejoined the Lewis & Clark coaching staff in the Fall of 2024.
