UT golfer Jackson Herrington finishes Masters debut with joint-best amateur score

University of Tennessee freshman Jackson Herrington completed his Masters debut at 8-over, tied for the best amateur score among six amateurs, and will play in the 2026 U.S. Open under an exemption earned as the 2025 U.S. Amateur runner-up.

Jackson Herrington's first appearance at The Masters concluded after two rounds on Friday. The 19-year-old University of Tennessee golfer shot 76 for a second straight day and finished 8-over, tied for 69th overall. He was the joint-best scorer among the six amateurs at the tournament. Herrington earned an exemption into the 2026 U.S. Open as the 2025 U.S. Amateur runner-up. Key facts: - Herrington posted a 4-over 76 in the second round, matching his score from the previous day and finishing +8 in total. - He tied with an Oklahoma State amateur for the best performance among the six amateurs at The Masters. - Herrington began the second round even par on the front nine, recorded a triple bogey at the 12th hole, then closed with six consecutive pars. - None of the six amateurs made the 36-hole cut, so The Masters Silver Cup will not be awarded this year. - His runner-up finish at the 2025 U.S. Amateur gave him an exemption into the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills (June 18-21). Summary: Herrington's debut at Augusta Park was steady and he finished as the joint-leading amateur in the field. He is scheduled to compete in the 2026 U.S. Open under the exemption earned from his 2025 U.S. Amateur result.