Tennessee Golfer Jackson Herrington Playing In The Masters This Week

Herrington earned an invite to the prestigious tournament after finishing runner-up at the 2025 U.S. Amateur.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:36pm

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Tennessee golfer Jackson Herrington is playing in the Masters Tournament this week, the first Vol golfer to do so since 2014. Herrington earned his invitation to the prestigious event by finishing as the runner-up at the 2025 U.S. Amateur at The Olympic Club in San Francisco.

Why it matters

Herrington's participation in the Masters marks a significant milestone for Tennessee golf, as he is only the third former Volunteer golfer to compete in the tournament. His success at the U.S. Amateur has earned him a spot alongside the world's best players at one of golf's most iconic events.

The details

Herrington, a left-handed golfer from Dickson, Tennessee, finished 37th in the stroke play portion of the 2025 U.S. Amateur before advancing through the match play bracket. He defeated several opponents, including a thrilling 20-hole victory in the Round of 16, before falling to Georgia's Mason Howell 7&6 in the championship match.

  • Herrington earned his Masters invitation by finishing runner-up at the 2025 U.S. Amateur in August.
  • Herrington is teeing off at 8:14 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 10, 2026 for the first round of the Masters.

The players

Jackson Herrington

A left-handed golfer from Dickson, Tennessee who earned an invitation to the 2026 Masters Tournament by finishing as the runner-up at the 2025 U.S. Amateur.

Mason Howell

A golfer from Georgia who defeated Herrington 7&6 in the 2025 U.S. Amateur championship match.

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What they’re saying

“I played with Jackson today. He's got an unbelievable game. The same ball speed as me. If he's firing he could be doing that (near the top of the leaderboard through two days) too.”

— Bryson DeChambeau

What’s next

Herrington will tee off at 8:14 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 10, 2026 for the first round of the Masters Tournament, playing alongside 2009 Masters Champion Angel Cabrera and Sami Valimaki.

The takeaway

Jackson Herrington's invitation to the 2026 Masters Tournament is a significant accomplishment for the Tennessee golfer, as he becomes only the third former Volunteer to compete in the prestigious event. His success at the 2025 U.S. Amateur has earned him a spot alongside the world's best players, showcasing the talent and potential of Tennessee's golf program.