In this file photo, UTC golfer Stephan Jaeger competes in the Carpet Captial Collegiate golf event at the Farm near Dalton.University of Tennessee at Chattanooga junior Stephan Jaeger has been named Southern Conference golfer of the week for the third straight week.
The former Baylor School star won his first collegiate tournament on Sunday when he shot a 7-under 209 over three rounds at the LSU National Invitational to beat runner-up Vince India of Iowa by seven strokes.
“I think it’s a lot of hard work paying off and he’s one of the most deserving kids for this award,” coach Mark Guhne said. “He’s reaping the benefits of his work.”
Jaeger’s performance at the University Club in Baton Rouge – which propelled UTC to a runner-up finish one shot behind No. 9 LSU – gave him his fourth top-10 finish of the season and his second-straight top-5 finish.
“I’m playing well and that’s pretty much the summary of it,” Jaeger said. “I’ve figured some things out, and I’m ready for the next tournament.”