2013-14 Chattanooga golf guide CaReeR PRePaRation - Media RelationS The Chattanooga Mocs athletics programs enjoy unparalleled media exposure. Located in a metropolitan area that includes more than 500,000 people, the Mocs are covered by the Chattanooga Times Free Press and the local contingent of television stations, including ABC, CBS and NBC affiliates, as well as three local sports talk programs and two online publications.
Davis Bunn (above) and Mark Guhne (right) talk with the local newspaper, radio and television stations that cover the Mocs. UTC golf receives coverage from all three major network affiliates and also has a dedicated beat writer, David Uchiyama, from the area’s daily paper, the Chattanooga Times Free Press. Add in two local online publications - Chattanoogan.com and Nooga.com - and the Mocs are as well covered as any team in the nation. In addition, GoMocs.com is one of the premier collegiate websites in the country. In-depth bios, tournament previews and reviews are available along with select video interviews. The Chattanooga Mocs are easy to follow on Facebook (facebook.com/ChattanoogaMocs) and Twitter (@ GoMocsMGLF & @GoMocs).
MoCS in PRofeSSional golf
The Chattanooga Mocs men’s golf program is well represented on both sides of the bag in professional golf. In 2013, UTC was represented on five tours around the world from the PGA to eGolf. PGa (maJors) Tour sTarTs Steven Fox: Masters, U.S. Open, British Open, Farmers Insurance Open, Arnold Palmer Invitational, Crowne Plaza Invitational, Memorial, FedEx St. Jude Classic, AT&T National Stephan Jaeger: Puerto Rico Open Web.Com Tour members Name Best Finish Jonathan Hodge........................................................T17, Brasil Classic Stephan Jaeger ........................................... T11, BMW Charity Pro-Am
Stephan Jaeger (2009-12)
nGa Tour members Name Best Finish Derek Rende..........................2nd, 2013 Magnolia Bluffs Casino Classic Former Mocs Steven Fox and Gareth Lord talk during practice round at the Masters. Lord is on the bag for Henrik Stenson aiding his runner-up finish in the 2013 British Open at Muirfield. Lord and Kip Henley (Brian Gay) are former UTC athletes caddying on the PGA Tour. Fox took full advantage of his PGA Tour opportunities after his win at the 2012 United States Amateur. He played in eight PGA Tour events including three majors - Masters, U.S. Open and British Open.
eGolf Tour members Name Best Finish bryce ledford ....... 1st, Championship at st. James Plantation CaDDies/sWinG CoaCHes Name PGA Tour Player(s) Kip Henley............................................................................. Brian Gay Gareth Lord ...................................................................Henrik Stenson Brad Rose (coach).......................................... Scott Stallings, Eric Axley
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Bryce Ledford (2004-07)