Overview
The Chattanooga Mocs named Annie Schmidt as the third head coach in the women's golf program's 19-year history on Tuesday afternoon. She comes to the Scenic City from the University of Virginia where she served as assistant coach.
It is the first head coaching position for the Charlotte native. She played collegiately at Richmond before working as an assistant at Denison and Denver prior to joining the Cavaliers in 2023. Schmidt helped all three programs to NCAA Tournament appearances while also playing in three during her Spiders career.
Breakdown
- Seven years coaching experience as an assistant coach at Virginia (3), Denver (2) and Denison (2). All four programs impacted won conference titles and/or advanced to the NCAA Championships over the last six years.
- Helped UVa to three NCAA Tournament appearances reaching the finals in each campaign while qualifying for match play in 2025.
- Contributed to two top 10 recruiting classes with the Cavaliers.
- Helped the Pioneers to two Summit League team and individual titles. That included two trips to the NCAA Regionals.
- Denver registered eight all-conference performers in two seasons along with two SL Golfers of the Year and one Newcomer of the Year.
- Coached both men and women at Denison where both programs won NCAC Championships in 2021. Also coached individual NCAC winners for both.
- The Big Red had the NCAC Player of the Year one season, four men reach All-America honors and two females claiming All-Region.
- The former Annie Collom played collegiately at Richmond. She was All-Patriot League all four years leading the Spiders to three straight PL titles (2016-18) qualifying for NCAA Regionals in those three seasons.
Quotable
"We're excited to bring Annie to the Scenic City. She came very highly recommended and earned this spot in a competitive group of applicants. Her experience and leadership stood out, and she is ready to elevate this program on the national stage." –
Vice Chancellor for Athletics Mark Wharton
"I would like to thank Vice Chancellor for Athletics
Mark Wharton and the athletics leadership team for the opportunity to serve as head coach of Chattanooga women's golf. I am equally humbled and grateful to lead such an outstanding program." –
Coach Annie Schmidt
"Throughout my coaching career, I've been fortunate to work in athletic departments that place a strong emphasis on the student-athlete experience. My visit here was clear confirmation that
Mark Wharton and the entire athletics staff are deeply committed to supporting student-athletes on and off the course." –
Coach Schmidt
Prior Coaching Experience
2023-26: Asst. Coach, Virginia
2021-23: Asst. Coach, Denver
2019-21: Asst. Coach, Denison
Playing Experience
Alma Mater: Richmond '19 (Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law)
- All-Patriot League: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Patriot League Team Championships: 2017, 2018, 2019
- NCAA Regionals: 2017, 2018, 2019
- 12 Top 10 Finishes.
- 75.07 stroke average in 2018-19 ranked second in the program record book.
- 1st player in school history to shoot 5 under in a round posting 67 vs Columbia on Oct. 14, 2018).
UTC Coaching History
2007-2025: Colette Murray (18 seasons)
2026: Katie Woodruff
2026-present: Annie Schmidt
This list is since the program was re-instated in 2007-08. The program had been discontinued in the mid-1980s.
UTC Trophy Cabinet
NCAA Regional Medalists (1): Dorota Zalewska, 2023 Raleigh
SoCon Team (5): 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
SoCon Medalists (7): Emma de Groot, 2011; Jordan Britt, 2012; Agathe Sauzon, 2013; Emily McLennan, 2014; Megan Woods, 2016; Monica San Juan, 2019; Dorota Zalewska, 2022
Total Team Wins: 21
Total Medalists: 23
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