Tennessee senior golfer Lance Simpson has been named Second-Team All-SEC, marking the first time a Vol has received all-conference honors since 2023. He becomes the 42nd Tennessee men's golfer to achieve this recognition.
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Lance Simpson named Second-Team All-SEC.
First Vol to earn all-conference honors since 2023.
42nd Tennessee men's golfer to achieve All-SEC honors.
Total of 65 All-SEC honors for the program.
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Tennessee senior earns SEC golf honors
Tennessee redshirt senior golfer Lance Simpson was named Second-Team All-SEC when the league announced its postseaon awards on Thursday.
He is the first Vol to earn all-conference honors since Jake Hall and Bryce Lewis earned second-team honors in 2023.
Simpson is the 42nd Tenenssee men's golfer to earn All-SEC honors, bringing the program's total number of honors to 65.
He recorded a team-best 70.17 scoring average and team-highs in rounds of pars or better (19), rounds in the 60s (14) and top 10 finishes with five during the 2025-26 season.
Simpson earned his first career individual championship at the Pauma Valley Invitational in March. He finished 10-under par to lead the Vols to a team title.
Simpson and Tennessee will next compete on May 18 at the NCAA Bryan Regional. Tennessee will compete to qualify for the NCAA championships for a third consecutive season.
Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Q&A
Who is Lance Simpson and what SEC honors did he receive?
Lance Simpson is a redshirt senior golfer from Tennessee who was named Second-Team All-SEC.
When were the SEC golf postseason awards announced?
The SEC golf postseason awards were announced on Thursday.
How many Tennessee men's golfers have earned All-SEC honors?
Lance Simpson is the 42nd Tennessee men's golfer to earn All-SEC honors, contributing to a total of 65 honors for the program.
Who were the last Tennessee golfers to earn SEC honors before Lance Simpson?
The last Tennessee golfers to earn SEC honors before Lance Simpson were Jake Hall and Bryce Lewis in 2023.
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Tennessee athletic director Danny White speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel greets fans during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with football coach Josh Heupel and women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Tennessee basketball coach Alfred Kennedy during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes signs a basketball for a fan during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks with Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
Tennessee Athletic Director Danny White smiles while speaking with media during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
Tennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks with media during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
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Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee athletic director Danny White speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel greets fans during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with football coach Josh Heupel and women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks to reporters before the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks during the annual Big Orange Caravan event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Tennessee basketball coach Alfred Kennedy during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
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Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes signs a basketball for a fan during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
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Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks with Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
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Tennessee Athletic Director Danny White smiles while speaking with media during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
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Tennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell speaks with media during the Big Orange Caravan held at the Riverdance Restaurant in Guild, Tennessee on April 28, 2026.
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