UTC golf coach Mark GuhneThe University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men’s golf squad held a team meeting Sunday night after the Mocs completed the first round of the Southern Conference tournament.
By recounting their rounds and the observations of coach Mark Guhne and assistant David McKenna, everybody came to the same conclusion — the tee shot is the most important shot on every hole at the Ralston Creek Golf Course in Daniel Island, S.C.
So the Mocs piped their drives or hit 3-wood off tee on Monday which propelled them to the top spot with one round to play.
“We were a lot smarter today and put the ball in play where it’s supposed to be and took advantage of it,” coach Mark Guhne said via phone. “If we do that again, we’ll be pretty good.”
The Mocs shot a 2-under 286 on Monday and stand at 4 over for the tournament. They lead Samford by nine shots, Georgia Southern by 13 strokes and Furman by 16. Most college coaches consider a 10-shot lead to be a safe lead heading into the final round.