FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Team Tennessee Committee this week announced the 8 boys and 8 girls who were named to the 2026 Team Tennessee roster as part of the USGA’s U.S. National Development Program (USNDP).
“We are extremely proud and excited to be working with such an impressive group of Tennessee junior golfers,” Allison Brown, Executive Director of the Tennessee Golf Association, said. “In its second year as a program, we’re excited to continue to take Team Tennessee to new heights. This elite group of boys and girls will help us achieve that goal and more.”
The roster was selected by the Team Tennessee committee based on players’ performances throughout the 2025 season. The Team Tennessee committee includes representatives from the Tennessee Golf Association, the Tennessee Golf Foundation and the Tennessee PGA Section.
Team Tennessee is one of 30 states in the USNDP’s State Junior Team program – designed to expand, strengthen and diversify the American junior golf pipeline. Team Tennessee was one of the seven original pilot programs, first announced in 2023. The USGA announced 14 new states to the program in October of 2025, with goals to expand to all 50 states by 2033.
2026 Team Tennessee – Boys Roster
Carson Andreoni (Jackson)
Brayden Bennett (College Grove)
Leo Froio (Franklin)
Carter Graham (Brentwood)
Phet Phothong (Murfreesboro)
Braden Ray (Franklin)
Andrew Sciortino (Brentwood)
Walker Webb (Brentwood)
2026 Team Tennessee – Girls Roster
Brooke Bennett (College Grove)
Hayden Cherry (Brentwood)
Isabella Coughlin (Knoxville)
Meredith Eller (Mt. Juliet)
Addisyn Newman (Knoxville)
Poppy Pewitt (Dickson)
Aliezah Robinson (Kingsport)
Tori Robinson (Jackson)
Team Tennessee is captained by PGA of America Coach of the Year Joe Hallett and PGA TOUR Winner Scott Stallings. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience at the highest level of golf to Team Tennessee.
All athletes named to a state team will receive at least two days of in-person athlete development per year, access to webinars led by the USNDP’s coaching and athlete development team, consideration for USNDP-sponsored tournament exemptions and a streamlined grant application process for families demonstrating financial need, among other benefits.
Announced in 2023, the USNDP is designed to ensure that American golf is the global leader in the game by focusing on six key pillars: talent identification, access to competition, national teams, athlete resources, player development and relations, and financial support.
The State Junior Team Program focuses on creating a developmentally appropriate, aspirational pathway for athletes within each state to compete at higher levels of the game. The U.S. National Development Program is supported by philanthropic giving and secured resources to fulfill the USGA’s commitment to providing pathways to elite levels of the game, regardless of financial situations.
To be eligible, a player must be a U.S. citizen, cannot be enrolled in college, must be 13 years old by Jan. 1 and not reach his/her 19th birthday by July 19 of the year in which they would compete on a State Junior Team. To learn more about Team Tennessee, visit tngolf.org/TeamTennessee.
About The USNDP
The mission of the U.S. National Development Program is to foster future generations of American golf talent. The USNDP provides a pathway to success in golf by delivering competitive opportunities, support, and training that develops American golf talent and mitigates financial burdens. With our key strategic partners, host venues, and champions, we provide education, experiences, and mentorship that help athletes achieve success at each level. We are committed to fostering a positive and healthy pathway for American golfers to follow their dreams and reach the pinnacle of the sport. For more info, visit usga.org.
