Friday, September 11
Rocky Face, Ga.
Chattanooga
vs
Carpet Capital Collegiate - Round 1
Mark Guhne and his Chattanooga Mocs men’s golf team open the 2015-16 season at the prestigious Carpet Capital Collegiate at the Farm near Dalton, Ga.
Men’s Golf Opens Season Friday at the Farm
9/9/2015 11:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
The Chattanooga Mocs men's golf team opens play Friday at the Carpet Capital Collegiate.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.---The Chattanooga Mocs men's golf team opens its season this Friday in a very familiar locale. It starts again at the prestigious Carpet Capital Collegiate at the Farm in Rocky Face, Ga. Known as "the Masters of College Golf", the Carpet Capital is one of the premier events in collegiate golf.
"I can't think of a better place to start," coach Mark Guhne said. "The Farm is a great test of golf and the tournament is an elite event. The only thing that compares is the last one (NCAA Championships).
"A strong finish opens a world of opportunity for this team."
Junior Wes Gosselin returns atop the lineup. He won preseason qualifying and is joined this week by fellow juniors Brooks Thomas and Kory Webb, sophomore Stuart Thomas and freshman Lake Johnson, a Chattanooga native.
"Wes had a great summer and is poised for a fantastic year," Guhne added. "Brooks and Stuart have experience here, and Kory has played a lot of golf for us. I've been excited to see Lake in the lineup since he signed last November.
"We had great competition for the starting five. I expect that to continue throughout the season."
The three-day, 54-hole event begins on Friday and ends Sunday. Admission is free all three days with the Farm located about 30 minutes from downtown Chattanooga. Click the live scoring link above to access tee times and scores when they are available.
2015 Carpet Capital Collegiate Classic
Tournament Field: Alabama, Auburn, CHATTANOOGA, Clemson, Dalton State, Florida, Georgia Tech (host), Kennesaw State, Ole Miss, South Carolina, USF, Tennessee
Where: The Farm, Rocky Face, Ga. | Par 72 | 7,012 yards
When: September 11-13
Format: 54 holes over three days (Fri.-Sun.)
How to Get There (from McKenzie Arena): Get on US-27 South to I-24 East. Take I-75 South to Exit 336. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto GA-3/US 41 N/US 76 W. In 1.75 miles, turn left onto Old Lafayette Rd. After about a half-mile, take a left onto Mill Creek Road. Go approximately two miles to the entrance to the Farm on the left. Follow the road to the clubhouse. Physical Address: 187 South Goose Hill Road, Rocky Face, Ga.
2014 Results: South Carolina claimed the win last season by one over Georgia Tech. USC came back from a three-shot deficit heading into the final 18 after starting the day in seventh. The Mocs finished 10th with a six-stroke advantage over Tennessee in 11th. Ollie Schniederjans (Ga. Tech) won medalist honors at -12 (204).
Best Team Finish: 1st, 2008 (2nd in 2009)
Team Records: 18 holes: 282, 2014 (2) | 36: 573, 2014 | Total: 863, 2009
Best Individual Finish: Jonathan Hodge, T2, 2008 (213)/Benni Weilguni, 2, 2011 (210)
Ind. Records: 18: 66, Stephan Jaeger, 2009/Liam Johnston, 2014 | 36: 138, Steven Fox, 2010 | Total: 210, Benni Weilguni, 2011
A Look Back & a Look Ahead
Last Time Out: Finished third in the SoCon Championships to end the 2014-15 season.
Next Up: There is a little time off before returning to the tee on Monday, September 21, at the Janney VCU Shootout. The event is a two-day, 54-hole affair.
Chip Shots
- The Chattanooga Mocs return three starters (Wes Gosselin, Brooks Thomas, Andrew Weathers) from last season and four letter winners (Kory Webb). One redshirt (Stuart Thomas) and two freshmen (Etienne Brault, Lake Johnson) round out seven-man squad.
- Carpet Capital Collegiate History: Year: Team Finish & Scores | Top Individual
2007: T9th/299-294-293=886 (+22) | Derek Rende, T10, 75-72-69=216 (E)
2008: 1st/291-283-290=864 (E) | Jonathan Hodge, T2, 71-72-70=213 (-3)
2009: 2nd/291-284-288=863 (-1) | Stephan Jaeger, T3, 74-66-71=211 (-5)
2010: 8th/290-285-305=880 (+16) | Steven Fox, T7, 69-69-75=213 (-3)
2011: 6th/287-287-290 (E) | Benni Weilguni, 2, 72-67-71=210 (-6)
2012: 7th/292-286-297=875 (+11) | Liam Johnston, T11, 70-70-74=214 (-2)
2013: 14th/306-296-297=899 (+35) | Davis Bunn, T27, 71-74-75=220 (+4)
2014: 10th/291-282-293=866 (+2) | Liam Johnston, T10, 76-66-70=212 (-4)
- This week's lineup features (Carpet Capital App.): Gosselin (3rd), Johnson (1st), B. Thomas (2nd), S. Thomas (2nd) and Webb (1st).
- Gosselin had a strong summer tying for fourth at the SunTrust Tennessee State Open (T4) and Spirit of America Championship before a runner-up finish (1 shot) at the Tennessee Amateur. Gosselin also tied for third at the Choo Choo Invitational for four top 5s in six events. He shot -27 over 21 competitive rounds, a 70.00 stroke average.
- Gosselin and Brooks Thomas were starters in the last event of 2014 (SoCon Championships).
- Stuart Thomas is coming off a redshirt season after playing in eight events (3 starts) as a freshman in 2013-14.
- Johnson is making his first collegiate start. Recent first appearances at the Farm include: Stephan Jaeger (2008, T4, 214, 2nd start), Steven Fox (2009, T24, 220, 1st), Davis Bunn (2010, T23, 220, 1st), Chris Robb (2010, T49, 230, 1st), Benni Weilguni (2010, 57th, 236, 1st), Wes Gosselin (2013, T53, 227, 1st), Stuart Thomas (2013, T53, 227, 1st), Ewan Scott (2013, T59, 228, 1st), Brooks Thomas (2013, T68, 234, 1st), Zac Stolz (2014, 68, 231, 2nd) and Andrew Weathers (2014, T21, 215, 1st).
GoMocs.com is the official website of the Chattanooga Mocs. The Mocs can also be followed on their official Facebook page or on Twitter. Find out how to join the UTC Mocs Club and support more than 300 student-athletes by clicking here.
ABOUT CHATTANOOGA GOLF
The Chattanooga Mocs golf program has won six Southern Conference Championships (1987, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013) since joining the league in 1977-78. The Mocs have twice been ranked No. 1 in the nation during the falls of 2008 and 2009. It boasts:
- 4 NCAA Championships Appearances: 1993 (Individual-Neil Connolly), 2009, 2012, 2014 (Individual-Chris Robb).
- 3 All-Americans: Jonathan Hodge (2008), Stephan Jaeger (2012) and Chris Robb (2014).
- 1 NCAA Regional Team Tile: 2012 Bowling Green.
- 1 NCAA Regional Medalist: Stephan Jaeger (2012 Bowling Green).
- 2 Top 25 season-ending rankings: 2008 (12) and 2009 (25).
- 1 United States Amateur Champion: Steven Fox (2012).
- 1 Scottish Amateur Champion: Chris Robb (2014).
- 4 Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholars: Derek Rende (2009, 2010) and Jaeger (2011, 2012).
- 2 SoCon Champions: Donnie Green (1978) and Jaeger (2012).
- 5 SoCon Golfers of the Year: Hodge (2007, 2008) and Jaeger (2010, 2011, 2012).
- 3 SoCon Freshman of the Years – Rende (2007), Jaeger (2009) and Andrew Weathers (2015).
"I can't think of a better place to start," coach Mark Guhne said. "The Farm is a great test of golf and the tournament is an elite event. The only thing that compares is the last one (NCAA Championships).
"A strong finish opens a world of opportunity for this team."
Junior Wes Gosselin returns atop the lineup. He won preseason qualifying and is joined this week by fellow juniors Brooks Thomas and Kory Webb, sophomore Stuart Thomas and freshman Lake Johnson, a Chattanooga native.
"Wes had a great summer and is poised for a fantastic year," Guhne added. "Brooks and Stuart have experience here, and Kory has played a lot of golf for us. I've been excited to see Lake in the lineup since he signed last November.
"We had great competition for the starting five. I expect that to continue throughout the season."
The three-day, 54-hole event begins on Friday and ends Sunday. Admission is free all three days with the Farm located about 30 minutes from downtown Chattanooga. Click the live scoring link above to access tee times and scores when they are available.
2015 Carpet Capital Collegiate Classic
Tournament Field: Alabama, Auburn, CHATTANOOGA, Clemson, Dalton State, Florida, Georgia Tech (host), Kennesaw State, Ole Miss, South Carolina, USF, Tennessee
Where: The Farm, Rocky Face, Ga. | Par 72 | 7,012 yards
When: September 11-13
Format: 54 holes over three days (Fri.-Sun.)
How to Get There (from McKenzie Arena): Get on US-27 South to I-24 East. Take I-75 South to Exit 336. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto GA-3/US 41 N/US 76 W. In 1.75 miles, turn left onto Old Lafayette Rd. After about a half-mile, take a left onto Mill Creek Road. Go approximately two miles to the entrance to the Farm on the left. Follow the road to the clubhouse. Physical Address: 187 South Goose Hill Road, Rocky Face, Ga.
2014 Results: South Carolina claimed the win last season by one over Georgia Tech. USC came back from a three-shot deficit heading into the final 18 after starting the day in seventh. The Mocs finished 10th with a six-stroke advantage over Tennessee in 11th. Ollie Schniederjans (Ga. Tech) won medalist honors at -12 (204).
Best Team Finish: 1st, 2008 (2nd in 2009)
Team Records: 18 holes: 282, 2014 (2) | 36: 573, 2014 | Total: 863, 2009
Best Individual Finish: Jonathan Hodge, T2, 2008 (213)/Benni Weilguni, 2, 2011 (210)
Ind. Records: 18: 66, Stephan Jaeger, 2009/Liam Johnston, 2014 | 36: 138, Steven Fox, 2010 | Total: 210, Benni Weilguni, 2011
A Look Back & a Look Ahead
Last Time Out: Finished third in the SoCon Championships to end the 2014-15 season.
Next Up: There is a little time off before returning to the tee on Monday, September 21, at the Janney VCU Shootout. The event is a two-day, 54-hole affair.
Chip Shots
- The Chattanooga Mocs return three starters (Wes Gosselin, Brooks Thomas, Andrew Weathers) from last season and four letter winners (Kory Webb). One redshirt (Stuart Thomas) and two freshmen (Etienne Brault, Lake Johnson) round out seven-man squad.
- Carpet Capital Collegiate History: Year: Team Finish & Scores | Top Individual
2007: T9th/299-294-293=886 (+22) | Derek Rende, T10, 75-72-69=216 (E)
2008: 1st/291-283-290=864 (E) | Jonathan Hodge, T2, 71-72-70=213 (-3)
2009: 2nd/291-284-288=863 (-1) | Stephan Jaeger, T3, 74-66-71=211 (-5)
2010: 8th/290-285-305=880 (+16) | Steven Fox, T7, 69-69-75=213 (-3)
2011: 6th/287-287-290 (E) | Benni Weilguni, 2, 72-67-71=210 (-6)
2012: 7th/292-286-297=875 (+11) | Liam Johnston, T11, 70-70-74=214 (-2)
2013: 14th/306-296-297=899 (+35) | Davis Bunn, T27, 71-74-75=220 (+4)
2014: 10th/291-282-293=866 (+2) | Liam Johnston, T10, 76-66-70=212 (-4)
- This week's lineup features (Carpet Capital App.): Gosselin (3rd), Johnson (1st), B. Thomas (2nd), S. Thomas (2nd) and Webb (1st).
- Gosselin had a strong summer tying for fourth at the SunTrust Tennessee State Open (T4) and Spirit of America Championship before a runner-up finish (1 shot) at the Tennessee Amateur. Gosselin also tied for third at the Choo Choo Invitational for four top 5s in six events. He shot -27 over 21 competitive rounds, a 70.00 stroke average.
- Gosselin and Brooks Thomas were starters in the last event of 2014 (SoCon Championships).
- Stuart Thomas is coming off a redshirt season after playing in eight events (3 starts) as a freshman in 2013-14.
- Johnson is making his first collegiate start. Recent first appearances at the Farm include: Stephan Jaeger (2008, T4, 214, 2nd start), Steven Fox (2009, T24, 220, 1st), Davis Bunn (2010, T23, 220, 1st), Chris Robb (2010, T49, 230, 1st), Benni Weilguni (2010, 57th, 236, 1st), Wes Gosselin (2013, T53, 227, 1st), Stuart Thomas (2013, T53, 227, 1st), Ewan Scott (2013, T59, 228, 1st), Brooks Thomas (2013, T68, 234, 1st), Zac Stolz (2014, 68, 231, 2nd) and Andrew Weathers (2014, T21, 215, 1st).
GoMocs.com is the official website of the Chattanooga Mocs. The Mocs can also be followed on their official Facebook page or on Twitter. Find out how to join the UTC Mocs Club and support more than 300 student-athletes by clicking here.
ABOUT CHATTANOOGA GOLF
The Chattanooga Mocs golf program has won six Southern Conference Championships (1987, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013) since joining the league in 1977-78. The Mocs have twice been ranked No. 1 in the nation during the falls of 2008 and 2009. It boasts:
- 4 NCAA Championships Appearances: 1993 (Individual-Neil Connolly), 2009, 2012, 2014 (Individual-Chris Robb).
- 3 All-Americans: Jonathan Hodge (2008), Stephan Jaeger (2012) and Chris Robb (2014).
- 1 NCAA Regional Team Tile: 2012 Bowling Green.
- 1 NCAA Regional Medalist: Stephan Jaeger (2012 Bowling Green).
- 2 Top 25 season-ending rankings: 2008 (12) and 2009 (25).
- 1 United States Amateur Champion: Steven Fox (2012).
- 1 Scottish Amateur Champion: Chris Robb (2014).
- 4 Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholars: Derek Rende (2009, 2010) and Jaeger (2011, 2012).
- 2 SoCon Champions: Donnie Green (1978) and Jaeger (2012).
- 5 SoCon Golfers of the Year: Hodge (2007, 2008) and Jaeger (2010, 2011, 2012).
- 3 SoCon Freshman of the Years – Rende (2007), Jaeger (2009) and Andrew Weathers (2015).
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