Vol Golfer Jackson Herrington Set to Compete at 2026 Masters Tournament
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Tennessee sophomore Jackson Herrington takes the largest stage in golf this weekend at the 90th version of the Masters.
This second has been on the horizon for Herrington since final August, when he earned an newbie exemption with a runner-up end at the 125th US Amateur. A historic milestone, the Dickson, Tennessee, native grew to become simply the third Vol golfer to ever end as a runner-up within the occasion, becoming a member of Eric Rebmann (1987) and Oliver Goss (2013).
Looking forward to the official begin of the match, groupings and tee-times for rounds one and two had been introduced on Tuesday morning. Herrington will full the opening 36 holes alongside 2009 Masters champion Angel Cabrera from Argentina and Sami Valimaki from Finland, a previous champion on the PGA TOUR.
The trio would be the fourth group to tee off the primary spherical on Thursday morning, with an 8:14 am EDT tee time. The group can have a later begin on Friday morning, with a second-round tee time scheduled for 11:27 am EDT.
Beyond success at the US Amateur, Herrington has had a powerful begin to his collegiate profession with Tennessee. As a freshman in 2024-25, he totaled 4 prime 25 finishes and 16 rounds of par or higher to assist the Vols advance to the NCAA Championships for the second consecutive season.
As a sophomore up to now this season, he has amassed a 70.67 scoring common, secured two prime ten finishes, and performed an important position in Tennessee claiming two crew wins towards high-ranking competitors.
Herrington can have a well-recognized face alongside him as he takes the enduring drive down Magnolia Lane. Tennessee Associate Head Coach Derek Ernst will function his caddy, marking a return to Augusta National Golf Club for the previous PGA TOUR professional, who competed himself at the 2014 version of the Masters.
2014 was additionally the final time a golfer affiliated with Tennessee, present or alumnus, competed within the Masters as Garrick Porteous and Goss had been within the subject. Goss was the final Volunteer to make the reduce within the occasion, ending in 49th place at 10-over-par in 2014.
In an effort to develop accustomed to enjoying in entrance of main championship caliber crowds, the Vol sophomore aimed excessive in securing observe rounds with a few of skilled golf’s greatest stars. Herrington kicked off the week by accompanying reigning FedEx Cup champion and world No. 4 Tommy Fleetwood for a observe spherical on Monday.
Following the distinguished custom of the Masters newbie dinner on Monday night time, he received to the course early Tuesday morning to play 9 holes with 2024 US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, who Herrington will play the second 9 with on Wednesday.
In addition to incomes an exemption to Augusta National Golf Club, Herrington will even compete within the 2026 US Open Championship, set for June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. It would be the second consecutive yr with a present Vol golfer within the US Open subject, as present senior Lance Simpson competed within the 2025 version of the occasion at Oakmont Country Club.
2026 Masters Tee Times – Jackson Herrington
This second has been on the horizon for Herrington since final August, when he earned an newbie exemption with a runner-up end at the 125th US Amateur. A historic milestone, the Dickson, Tennessee, native grew to become simply the third Vol golfer to ever end as a runner-up within the occasion, becoming a member of Eric Rebmann (1987) and Oliver Goss (2013).
Looking forward to the official begin of the match, groupings and tee-times for rounds one and two had been introduced on Tuesday morning. Herrington will full the opening 36 holes alongside 2009 Masters champion Angel Cabrera from Argentina and Sami Valimaki from Finland, a previous champion on the PGA TOUR.
The trio would be the fourth group to tee off the primary spherical on Thursday morning, with an 8:14 am EDT tee time. The group can have a later begin on Friday morning, with a second-round tee time scheduled for 11:27 am EDT.
Beyond success at the US Amateur, Herrington has had a powerful begin to his collegiate profession with Tennessee. As a freshman in 2024-25, he totaled 4 prime 25 finishes and 16 rounds of par or higher to assist the Vols advance to the NCAA Championships for the second consecutive season.
As a sophomore up to now this season, he has amassed a 70.67 scoring common, secured two prime ten finishes, and performed an important position in Tennessee claiming two crew wins towards high-ranking competitors.
Herrington can have a well-recognized face alongside him as he takes the enduring drive down Magnolia Lane. Tennessee Associate Head Coach Derek Ernst will function his caddy, marking a return to Augusta National Golf Club for the previous PGA TOUR professional, who competed himself at the 2014 version of the Masters.
2014 was additionally the final time a golfer affiliated with Tennessee, present or alumnus, competed within the Masters as Garrick Porteous and Goss had been within the subject. Goss was the final Volunteer to make the reduce within the occasion, ending in 49th place at 10-over-par in 2014.
In an effort to develop accustomed to enjoying in entrance of main championship caliber crowds, the Vol sophomore aimed excessive in securing observe rounds with a few of skilled golf’s greatest stars. Herrington kicked off the week by accompanying reigning FedEx Cup champion and world No. 4 Tommy Fleetwood for a observe spherical on Monday.
Following the distinguished custom of the Masters newbie dinner on Monday night time, he received to the course early Tuesday morning to play 9 holes with 2024 US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, who Herrington will play the second 9 with on Wednesday.
In addition to incomes an exemption to Augusta National Golf Club, Herrington will even compete within the 2026 US Open Championship, set for June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. It would be the second consecutive yr with a present Vol golfer within the US Open subject, as present senior Lance Simpson competed within the 2025 version of the occasion at Oakmont Country Club.
2026 Masters Tee Times – Jackson Herrington
Round One – Thursday, April 9 – 8:14 am EDT
Round Two – Friday, April 10 – 11:27 am EDT
