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Madison Messimer of Tennessee has been named SEC Freshman of the Year and received First-Team All-SEC honors. She is the first Lady Vols player to win this award since 2003.
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Tennessee women's golfer Madison Messimer was named SEC Freshman of the Year when the league announced its postseason awards on Friday.
Messimer also received First-Team All-SEC honors, while Kyra Van Kan earned second-team recognition.
Messimer is the fourth Lady Vols' golfer to win the SEC Freshman of the Year award. She is the first Tennessee player to claim the honor since Violeta Retamoza in 2003. All three Lady Vols who won the award achieved All-America honors during their career.
Messimer and Van Kan are the 35th and 36th Tennessee women's golfers to be named to an All-SEC team in program history, improving the Lady Vols' total of All-SEC selections to 63. They are the first Lady Vols to appear on an All-SEC team since 2020. Messimer and Van Kan are also the first all-conference players under head coach Diana Cantu.
Messimer has finished in the top 10 during seven tournaments this season. She also won the Chris Banister Golf Classic, leading Tennessee to the tournament team championship.
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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.
Madison Messimer is a women's golfer from Tennessee who was named SEC Freshman of the Year for her outstanding performance during the season.
In addition to being named SEC Freshman of the Year, Madison Messimer also received First-Team All-SEC honors.
Madison Messimer is the fourth Lady Vols golfer to win the SEC Freshman of the Year award.
The last Tennessee golfer to win the SEC Freshman of the Year award was Violeta Retamoza in 2003.

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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.
April 6, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington walks on the second hole during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
April 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington hits balls at the practice facility during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
April 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington hits balls at the practice facility during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
April 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington pulls a club on the second green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
April 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jackson Herrington lines up a putt on the second green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
April 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington putts on no. 2 during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
April 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington tees off on no. 3 during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
April 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jackson Herrington walks off the first green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
April 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Sami Valimaki and Jackson Herrington walk the first fairway during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
April 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Patrons watch as Jackson Herrington putts on the no. 1 green in front of Sami Valimaki the first green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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April 6, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington walks on the second hole during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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April 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington hits balls at the practice facility during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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April 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington hits balls at the practice facility during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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April 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington pulls a club on the second green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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April 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jackson Herrington lines up a putt on the second green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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April 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington putts on no. 2 during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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April 7, 2026; Augusta, Georgia; Jackson Herrington tees off on no. 3 during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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April 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jackson Herrington walks off the first green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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April 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Sami Valimaki and Jackson Herrington walk the first fairway during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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April 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Patrons watch as Jackson Herrington putts on the no. 1 green in front of Sami Valimaki the first green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Madison Messimer named SEC Freshman of the Year for Tennessee golf