Nashville Junior Shootout at Hermitage
The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour returned to Middle Tennessee and Hermitage Golf Club once again provided the kind of balanced championship test that separates disciplined players from reactive ones.
Hermitage doesn’t rely on extreme length to create difficulty.
It relies on positioning.
Fairways must be found to set up clear approach angles. Greens demand confident distance control, with subtle undulation that punishes tentative putts. Miss in the wrong quadrant and par becomes work.
Across divisions, the course produced honest scoring.
Wind shifts influenced club selection, particularly in afternoon rounds. Approach shots required precision rather than aggression. Players who chased tight flags often paid the price, while those who respected the layout stayed competitive.
That balance is what makes Hermitage valuable on the HJGT schedule.
It tests fundamentals. It rewards course management. It exposes impatience.
Operationally, the venue supports strong tournament flow, spectator visibility, and a clean championship presentation. The property carries the traditional Southern aesthetic — mature trees, strategic water features, and well-defined green complexes — creating a competitive environment that feels substantial without being overwhelming.
Hermitage doesn’t manufacture drama.
It allows it to develop naturally through disciplined golf.
Over two days in Nashville, it delivered exactly that.
boys 16-18
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At Hermitage Golf Club, patience across 36 holes matters.
Lincoln Swann made it count on Sunday.
The Springfield, Missouri native opened the Nashville Junior Shootout with an 80 before firing an even-par 72 in the final round to finish at +8 (152) and capture the Boys 16–18 title.
That closing 72 was the round of the division.
Hermitage’s layout rewards disciplined ball striking and punishes missed approach angles into its well-protected greens. Swann adjusted quickly on Sunday, tightening his iron play and avoiding the costly stretch that can derail a round.
Brady Crane of Brentwood kept pressure on with rounds of 76-78, finishing two shots back at +10 (154). Cillian Carmack secured third at +11 after improving by five shots in the final round with a 75.
The margin at the top remained tight throughout the weekend. Joshua Tandy and Cooper Cunha rounded out the top five, each navigating a course that demands precision rather than power.
Hermitage does not overwhelm with length. It challenges positioning.
Fairways must be found to set up manageable approaches. Greens require confident reads and controlled speed. Players who chased aggressive pins found themselves scrambling late.
Swann didn’t chase.
He steadied.
At a venue that rewards final-round composure, his 72 separated him from the field.
In Nashville, that was enough.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Lincoln Swann
+8 Total
No. 2 Rank
Brady Crane
+10 Total
No. 3 Rank
Cillian Carmack
+11 Total
boys 14-15
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At Hermitage Golf Club, consistency wins.
Samson Milleville proved it.
The Dover, Tennessee native posted rounds of 76-77 to finish at +9 (153), capturing the Boys 14–15 division at the Nashville Junior Shootout with balanced play across both days.
There was no dramatic swing in momentum. Just control.
Hermitage’s design places a premium on positioning off the tee and disciplined approaches into guarded greens. Milleville avoided the big number, stayed in the proper sections of the course, and forced others to chase.
Jesse Shurman of Pennsylvania made a Sunday push, improving from an opening 85 to a 77 to finish second at +18 (162). Mason McPherson secured third at +21, while Grayson Kennedy finished fourth after tightening his play in Round 2.
The scoring gap reflected the course’s demand.
Missed approach angles at Hermitage can quickly compound. Greens require confident speed control. Players who pressed for birdies often found themselves scrambling for bogey.
Milleville didn’t press.
Two controlled rounds, no collapse, and steady execution delivered the title.
At Hermitage, that formula works.
This weekend, it belonged to Milleville.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Samson Milleville
+9 Total
No. 2 Rank
Jesse Shurman
+18 Total
No. 3 Rank
Mason McPherson
+21 Total
boys 12-13
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At Hermitage Golf Club, the test is straightforward: keep the ball in position and limit mistakes.
Grayson Sanford did enough of both.
The Lebanon, Tennessee native posted rounds of 88-90 to finish at +34 (178), capturing the Boys 12–13 division at the Nashville Junior Shootout.
Hermitage demands disciplined tee shots into fairways that set up controlled approaches. Greens are receptive but require proper speed control. In this division, minimizing penalty strokes and avoiding compounding mistakes became the deciding factor.
Sanford maintained enough stability across 36 holes to separate himself.
The story wasn’t about low scoring.
It was about resilience on a course that asks for focus from the opening tee shot through the final putt.
At Hermitage, steady play earns results.
This weekend, Sanford earned it.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Grayson Sanford
+34 Total
boys 10-11
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At Hermitage Golf Club, closing matters.
Hagan Newton proved it.
The Berea, Kentucky native opened with an 80 before firing a 75 in the final round to finish at +11 (155), capturing the Boys 10–11 division at the Nashville Junior Shootout.
That Sunday 75 created the separation.
Hermitage rewards disciplined approach shots and confident putting on subtly contoured greens. Newton adjusted to the layout in Round 2, tightening his ball striking and avoiding the type of mistakes that shift momentum quickly in younger divisions.
Blake Shurman of Pennsylvania finished second at +16 (160), posting rounds of 79-81 to stay competitive but unable to close the five-shot gap.
The difference came down to control.
On a course that demands focus from tee to green, Newton improved when it mattered most.
At Hermitage, finishing strong wins.
This weekend, Newton did exactly that.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Hagan Newton
+11 Total
No. 2 Rank
Blake Shurman
+16 Total
girls 14-18
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At Hermitage Golf Club, precision carries weight.
Klare Jamison carried it best.
The Huntsville, Alabama native posted rounds of 74-73 to finish at +3 (147), capturing the Girls 14–18 division at the Nashville Junior Shootout with back-to-back controlled performances.
Her Sunday 73 secured separation.
Hermitage demands disciplined approach play into well-guarded greens that require confident speed control. Jamison avoided the volatility that appeared elsewhere on the leaderboard, staying steady from opening tee shot to final putt.
Avery Suter of Kentucky finished second at +13 (157), followed closely by Molly Jamison at +14 (158), creating a strong showing for Huntsville at the top of the standings. Reese Barry finished fourth at +16, while the scoring gap widened quickly behind the leaders.
The course dictated the tone.
Fairways must be found to set up manageable approaches. Greens require patience and commitment. Players who pressed for birdies often found themselves scrambling for bogey.
Jamison didn’t press.
Two composed rounds. No unraveling stretch. Controlled execution across 36 holes.
At Hermitage, that formula wins.
This weekend, it belonged to Klare Jamison.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Klare Jamison
+3 Total
No. 2 Rank
Avery Suter
+13 Total
No. 3 Rank
Molly Jamison
+14 Total
girls 13 & under
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At Hermitage Golf Club, finishing stronger than you start often tells the story.
Lynne Sloan made that adjustment count.
The Nashville native opened with a 98 before closing with a 90 to finish at +44 (188), capturing the Girls U13 division at the Nashville Junior Shootout.
That eight-shot improvement on Sunday reflected adaptation.
Hermitage’s layout demands disciplined tee shots and thoughtful approaches into subtly contoured greens. For younger divisions, managing yardages and minimizing penalty strokes becomes the defining challenge. Sloan adjusted to the pace of the course in Round 2, tightening her play and reducing the momentum swings that can shape early competitive rounds.
The margin wasn’t defined by fireworks.
It was defined by resilience and progress across 36 holes.
At Hermitage, that matters.
This weekend, Sloan earned it.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Lynne Sloan
+44 Total