The Chattanooga Mocs men's golf team is facing UAB in the I-59 Cup, a one-day competitive match play event in Huntsville, Alabama. This tournament serves as a final preparation for the postseason, utilizing a Ryder Cup-style format of four ball and medal match play over 36 holes. Coach Blaine Woodruff believes this match play experience will help the team acclimate to the format used in national championships.

By the Numbers
  • Chattanooga’s team averaged 288.41 strokes over their last six rounds, significantly down from 296.22 after the first three events.
  • Ward Harris is 10 under in his last 16 rounds with an average of 71.00.
State of Play
  • The Mocs are coming off a strong performance with 33 under par over their last 11 rounds, averaging -3.0 per round.
  • Both Ward Harris and Evan Rogers have shown significant improvement, with Rogers being 14 under over his last 12 rounds.
What's Next

The outcome of the I-59 Cup could serve as critical momentum heading into the postseason, providing valuable experience in match play. Success here may boost the team's confidence as they prepare for championship-level competition.

Bottom Line

The Mocs' performance against UAB will be a pivotal moment for honing their match play skills, crucial for their championship aspirations, and reflects their strong recent form in the lead-up to the postseason.