The Chattanooga Mocs men's golf team started the NCAA Championships with a 6-over 294, placing them in a tie for 18th with Louisville. The team is just two strokes behind three ranked teams in 15th place, while the leader, UCLA, is four strokes ahead at 8-under 280. Camden Braidech led the Mocs with a round of even-par 72, supported by teammates Ward Harris, Ethan Whitaker, and Griffin Law, who all shot 74. Coach Blaine Woodruff noted room for improvement in putting, despite the solid start.

By the Numbers
  • Chattanooga shot 6-over 294, tying for 18th place.
  • UCLA leads the tournament at 8-under 280, four strokes ahead of #1 Auburn.
State of Play
  • Chattanooga played the opening 9 holes at 1-under, with the final 5 holes resulting in 7-over.
  • The squad accumulatively secured 17 birdies during the round.
What's Next

In the second round, Chattanooga will play in the afternoon wave, beginning at 4:40 p.m. ET. The team will look to improve their performance, particularly in putting, as they aim to climb the leaderboard against memorable competitors.

Bottom Line

Overall, the Mocs have shown potential but need to sharpen their short game to improve their standing in the NCAA Championships.