Tennessee Golfer Jackson Herrington Misses Masters Cut After Two Rounds

Herrington shoots back-to-back 76s to finish 8-over par at Augusta National

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:11pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the motion of a golfer's swing on the 12th hole at Augusta National, with sharp planes of green, blue, and brown hues.A cubist interpretation of the fateful 12th hole at Augusta National that dashed a Tennessee golfer's Masters dreams.Dickson Today

Tennessee sophomore Jackson Herrington failed to make the cut at the 90th Masters Tournament after shooting a 4-over par 76 in each of the first two rounds. Herrington, who earned a spot in the field by finishing second at the 2025 U.S. Amateur, struggled to find consistency over the first 36 holes at Augusta National, mixing birdies with bogeys and a costly double bogey on the par-3 12th hole on Friday.

Why it matters

Herrington's appearance at the Masters was a significant accomplishment for the young Tennessee golfer, who was looking to become the first Volunteer to make the cut at Augusta National since Lance Simpsons in 2018. While he ultimately fell short, the experience will be invaluable as Herrington prepares to compete in his first U.S. Open this June.

The details

After an even-par front nine on Friday, Herrington made back-to-back bogeys on holes 5 and 6 before bouncing back with consecutive birdies on 7 and 8. However, a three-putt bogey on the 10th hole and the double bogey at 12 derailed his round and left him two shots outside the cut line at the end of the day.

  • Herrington shot a 4-over 76 in the first round on Thursday.
  • On Friday, Herrington again carded a 4-over 76 to finish at 8-over par for the tournament.

The players

Jackson Herrington

A sophomore golfer at the University of Tennessee who earned a spot in the 2026 Masters by finishing second at the 2025 U.S. Amateur.

Niall Shiels Donegan

A junior golfer at the University of North Carolina who Herrington defeated in the semifinals of the 2025 U.S. Amateur.

Brennan Webb

The head coach of the Tennessee men's golf team.

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What they’re saying

“He will now rejoin the Tennessee golf for the final tournament of the regular season in Charlottesville, Virginia which starts on Monday.”

— Austin Price, Author

What’s next

Herrington will look to bounce back at the U.S. Open in June, where he will make his first career appearance in a major championship outside of the Masters.

The takeaway

While Herrington's Masters debut ended in disappointment, the experience of competing at Augusta National will be invaluable as he continues to develop his game and prepares for future major championship opportunities. The young Tennessee golfer has shown immense promise, and this setback will only fuel his determination to succeed at the highest levels of the sport.