Tennessee golf wins first SEC championship in program history

TL;DR

Tennessee women's golf team won its first SEC championship by defeating Auburn 3-2 in the final. This victory marks a record fourth win of the season for the Lady Vols.

Key points

Tennessee women's golf won first SEC championship
Defeated No. 8 Auburn 3-2 in finals
Victory at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida
Set program record with four tournament wins this season
Previously finished as runner-up in SEC championship twice

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Tennessee golf wins first SEC championship in program history

No. 18 Tennessee women's golf team won its first SEC championship in program history. The Lady Vols defeated No. 8 Auburn, 3-2, in a match play final at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida.

Tennessee recorded its fourth win of the season, setting a program record for tournament wins in a season.

The Lady Vols have finished as a runner-up two times in the SEC championship, most recently in 1999 before the league implemented a match play model in 2018.

Tennessee will next compete in NCAA regional play. A selection show is scheduled for April 29 and NCAA regionals will be held May 11-13.

Tennessee versus Auburn 2026 SEC championship match play final results

Anna Davis defeated Manassanan Chotikabhukkana (2&1)

Kyra Van Kan defeated Carys Worby (2&1)

Sophie Christopher defeated Katie Cranston (6&5)

Molly Brown Davidson defeated Madison Messimer (5&4)

Sofie Engesaeth defeated Charlotte Cantonis (6&5)

April 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jackson Herrington reacts after a putt second green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

April 6, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jackson Herrington warms up on the driving range during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.