The 2026 TSSAA golf state tournament for boys and girls tees off this week in Sevierville, beginning on Oct. 5.
Here is how to watch the premier Tennessee high school golf tournament, along with our top storylines and best teams and players to look for all week long.
2026 TSSAA golf state tournament tickets, parking
Location: Sevierville Golf Club (River and Highland Courses)
Dates: Oct. 5-6 (Class A boys and girls, Division II-A boys and girls); Oct. 8-9 (Class AA boys and girls, Division II-AA boys and girls)
Tickets: $13 per day if purchased in advance on GoFan: $15 at the gate.
Parking: Free parking available at the Sevierville Convention Center with a shuttle.
DII-A Girls sole class without defending state champion
Seven of the eight classifications in the 2026 TSSAA state golf tournament have a reigning champion returning to defend their title.
The list includes Signal Mountain's Sam Otwell (Class A Boys), Walker Valley's Cody Walter (Class AA Boys), Franklin Road's Walker Webb (DII-A Boys), Memphis University School's Brantley Moore (DII-AA Boys), Springfield's Elizabeth Prowse (Class A Girls), Dickson County's Poppy Pewitt (Class AA Girls) and St. Mary's' Jada Lin (DII-AA Girls).
Brentwood Academy absence leaves hole in boys DII-AA
The Brentwood Academy boys golf supremacy is taking a hiatus in 2026. The BA boys did not qualify for the 2026 state tournament after winning three consecutive titles in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
In its place, Father Ryan stepped up and finished as the runner-up in the DII-AA Middle Region tournament behind Ensworth. Father Ryan has sophomore Christian Trailov, who was its only representative as a individual in the tournament last year. Memphis University School's Charles Snider and McCallie's Jrob Neal both shot a 67 at their region tournaments, the lowest in DII-AA.
Page, CAK girls working on three-peat
On the girls side, Page and CAK are seeking their third straight team state championships. Page has been on an upswing with a runner-up finish in 2023 before titles in 2024 and 2025. The Patriots were led last season by senior Brooke Bennett, who placed third. Replacing her is sophomore Shashe Ekker, who tied for fifth in the 2025 state tournament and shot a 68 to lead Page to a Region 5 victory in Class AA.
CAK is searching for its sixth state title in school history. Led by sophomores Kalen Jackson and Lenlee Smith, they finished as the runner-up in the DII-A East region tournament behind fellow Knoxville rival, Grace Christian Academy.
TSSAA golf names to watch in boys tournament
Jarrett Harrison, Dyer County, Jr.: Harrison led Dyer County to a region title with a low score of 68.
Alex Green, First Baptist Academy, Sr.: Green, who placed third at state in 2025, shot a 67 to win the DII-A East region tournament.
Walker Webb, Franklin Road, Sr.: Webb returns to the field as an independent and the reigning DII-A champion.
Carson Andreoni, Jackson Christian, Sr.: Andreoni shot a 63 as Jackson Christian won the DII-A West region tournament.
Brantley Moore, MUS, Sr.: Moore shot a 69 in the DII-AA West region tournament and placed first at state in 2025.
Brayden Bennett, Page, Jr.: Bennett helped Page secure the region title in Class AA by shooting a 64.
Cody Walter, Walker Valley, So.: Walter is back for more after winning the Class AA state tournament as a freshman, and he shot a 70 in the regionals.
TSSAA golf names to watch in girls tournament
Poppy Pewitt, Dickinson County, Jr.: Pewitt is back for Dickinson County after winning it all in 2025 in Class AA.
Lydia Walker, Grace Christian Academy, Sr.: Walker shot a 71 and led Grace to a DII-A East region title.
Eliya Brandes, Harpeth Hall, Sr.: Brandes helped Harpeth Hall secure a DII-AA Middle region championship with a score of 67.
Shashe Ekker, Page, So.: Ekker is Page's top returning golfer, and she shot a 68 in their region tournament victory in Class AA.
Elizabeth Prowse, Springfield, Sr.: Prowse won the Class A state championship in 2025 and continued her success into 2026 by shooting a 68 in the region tournament.
Jada Lin, St. Mary's, So.: Lin placed first in the DII-AA state tournament in 2025. She shot a 73 to help led St. Mary's to a DII-AA West region title.
Thawanporn Phothong, The Webb School, Fr.: Webb's standout freshman shot a 68 in its DII-A Middle region championship.
Wynton Jackson covers high school sports for Knox News. Email: wynton.jackson@knoxnews.com
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