Renee Heiken Slone (2017) - Hall of Fame - University of Illinois Athletics

Renee Heiken Slone

Induction:
2017

GOLF • 1990-93

Renee Heiken Slone was named the 1993 National College Player of the Year by both the National Golf Coaches Association and Golfweek Magazine. She was the most dominant women's golfer in Illini history. Slone was a three-time All-American, claiming three straight Top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships, with a high place of third in 1991. She was a two-time Big Ten Player of the Year and two-time Big Ten Championship medalist. Slone was a tournament medalist eight times as a senior to set the Illinois record. She played as a member of the LPGA Tour from 1995-97 and also spent time on the Futures Tour and Ladies Asian Tour. Slone has been the head coach of the Fighting Illini women's golf program since 2006.