Vol Golfer Jackson Herrington Set to Compete at 2026 Masters Tournament AUGUSTA, Ga. – Tennessee sophomore Jackson Herrington is set to take his place on the iconic fairway of Augusta National Golf Club this weekend as he competes in the 90th Masters Tournament. The moment has been a long time in the making for Herrington, who earned an amateur exemption to the prestigious event after finishing as a runner-up at the 125th U.S. Amateur in August 2025. His achievement marks a historic milestone for the University of Tennessee, as he becomes only the third Vol golfer to ever reach the final round of the U.S. Amateur, joining Eric Rebmann (1987) and Oliver Goss (2013) in that exclusive group. Herrington’s path to the Masters began with his performance at the U.S. Amateur, where his runner-up finish secured his place in the Masters field. The tournament, held annually at Augusta National, is widely regarded as the pinnacle of amateur golf, and Herrington’s qualification underscores his rising status in the sport. His participation in the Masters is not only a personal milestone but also a significant moment for the University of Tennessee, which has a storied history in golf. For the Masters, Herrington’s schedule has been meticulously planned. Groupings and tee times for the first two rounds were announced, with Herrington set to tee off in the fourth group on Thursday, April 9, at 8:14 a.m. EDT. He will compete alongside 2009 Masters champion Angel Cabrera of Argentina and Sami Valimaki of Finland, a former PGA TOUR champion. The trio’s second-round tee time is scheduled for 11:27 a.m. EDT on Friday, April 10.#university_of_tennessee #tommy_fleetwood #augusta_national_golf_club #jackson_herrington #us_open_championship
