Dickson Teen Shoots 76 in Masters Debut

Jackson Herrington, 19, finishes opening round tied for 56th at Augusta National.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:05am

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Dickson, Tennessee native Jackson Herrington, a 19-year-old amateur golfer, carded a 4-over 76 in his opening round at the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Herrington bogeyed the first hole but bounced back with a birdie on the par-5 2nd hole, before a rollercoaster round that left him tied for 56th place after the first day.

Why it matters

Herrington's appearance at the Masters as a teenager is a major accomplishment, as the prestigious tournament is one of the toughest tests in golf. His strong start puts him in position to potentially make the cut and continue competing over the weekend.

The details

Herrington, who plays for Vanderbilt University's golf team, is the first amateur from Dickson, Tennessee to compete in the Masters in over a decade. After the opening bogey, he recovered with a birdie on the iconic par-5 2nd hole, but struggled with inconsistency throughout the rest of his round, mixing in several more bogeys with a handful of pars.

  • Herrington teed off at 8:03 am local time on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • He completed his opening round in 4 hours and 17 minutes.

The players

Jackson Herrington

A 19-year-old amateur golfer from Dickson, Tennessee who is currently a member of the Vanderbilt University golf team.

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What they’re saying

“I was a little nervous on that first tee, but I settled in and felt good about my game for most of the round. There are still three days left, so I'm looking forward to getting back out there tomorrow and trying to improve my score.”

— Jackson Herrington, Amateur Golfer

What’s next

Herrington will tee off for his second round on Friday, April 11 at 1:15 pm local time. A strong performance could allow him to make the cut and continue competing through the weekend.

The takeaway

Herrington's impressive debut at the Masters as a 19-year-old amateur is a testament to his talent and potential. While the opening round was a bit uneven, his ability to bounce back from an early bogey shows the mental toughness that could serve him well as he continues his career.