2026 Lady Vol Golf Day

Date & Title Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

Location UT Day Golf Facility, 1745 Eagle Flight Way, Knoxville, TN, 37916, United States

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Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

UT Day Golf Facility, 1745 Eagle Flight Way, Knoxville, TN, 37916, United States.

Lady Vol Golf Day is a community-focused event designed to connect the Tennessee Women’s Golf team with friends and supporters of the program, and passionate golfers alike. Held at the Blackburn-Furrow Clubhouse and Day Practice Facility along the Tennessee River, the event offers an inside look at high-level collegiate golf and the personal journeys of our student-athletes.

Attendees will gain insight into the team’s practice habits, training techniques, and overall approach to the sport through live demonstrations, interactive drills, and fun games and competitions. Participants will also have the opportunity to sign up to play a few holes with a Lady Vol golfer, engage directly with the coaching staff, and ask questions about player development and the collegiate golf experience.

Lady Vol Golf Day emphasizes growing the game of golf while highlighting its value as a platform for relationship-building and professional development. The event also features a silent auction with exclusive Lady Vol golf gear, making it a fun and meaningful way to support the young women of Tennessee Women’s Golf while enjoying a memorable day on the course.

 

2025 Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Champions

 

2026 FAU Paradise Invitational Champions

 

2026 Chris Banister Classic Champions

 

MEET OUR TEAM

Manassanan "Baibua" Chotikabhukkana - Senior

Lauren Nguyen - Senior

Sofie Engesaeth - Junior

Martina Lopez Lanchares - Junior

Sophie Christopher - Sophomore

Kyra Van Kan - Sophomore

Madison Messimer - Freshman

Thitikarn "Kaopan" Thapasit - Freshman

 

COACHING STAFF

Head Coach Diana Cantu

Assistant Coach Anna Newell

Assistant Coach Kristen Golightly

 

 

2025 Lady Vol Golf Day Highlights

Cancellation policy

Cancellation allowed up to 24 hours ahead of event start time. Our event will be held whether rain or shine, due to our facility having an indoor option.

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About Organizer

Tennessee Women's Golf Organizer name

https://utsports.com/sports/womens-golf

The University of Tennessee Women’s Golf program competes at the highest level of collegiate athletics within the Southeastern Conference, one of the most competitive conferences in women’s golf. Our program is committed to excellence in performance, player development, and leadership, striving to prepare student-athletes for success both on and off the course. This season, our program as already added to the history books. We have achieved a national team ranking of 20 out of 285 D1 ranked teams, which is the best team ranking since the 2014-2015 season. We have also matched the team season best of three team tournament victories. Individually, both Kyra Van Kan and Madison Messimer have notched their first individual victories at the FAU Paradise Invitational and Chris Banister Classic respectively. Our 2025-2026 season is not over yet, and we look forward to capping off this season with more success. Events like Lady Vol Golf Day play a critical role in supporting our program’s continued growth and competitiveness within the SEC. Proceeds from this fundraiser directly enhance areas such as training resources, travel opportunities, equipment, and overall program support—allowing Tennessee Women’s Golf to remain aligned with and competitive among our peer institutions. Tennessee Women’s Golf values meaningful partnerships with sponsors who share a commitment to excellence, opportunity, and the advancement of women’s athletics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do I wear?

Athletic attire, golf attire and casual clothes are welcome! We encourage you to be comfortable and ready to be outdoors at our beautiful facility!
Do I need to bring golf clubs?

If you plan to participate in the Loop Contest, we encourage you to bring your own set of clubs, marked well to identify that they are yours! If you want to partcipate in the games only, we will have a limited amount of clubs to "borrow" for game use! 
Where do I park?

Parking will be available outside our gates due to limited spaces available. Parking inside Cherokee Farm will be available and featured on our parking map. A shuttle will be available to drive you down to our clubhouse.
What do I need to bring?

We are providing water, food, golf clubs and golf balls. The loop contest participants will have access to push carts. There will be shaded areas as well as seating areas. You may bring anything additional such as sunscreen and a hat, and more than welcome to bring your own set of golf clubs. 
Weather Policy

We are able to hold this event rain or shine. Our facility has indoor componets that allow us to still enjoy the day even if the weather is poor. Inclement weather and our indoor option does limit some of the games/contests, but we will still have a great day!

Speakers

About Mickey Dearstone
MC
University of Tennessee
May 02, 2026
10:00 AM

Welcome from Mickey Dearstone with Team Highlights

10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
12:45 PM

Awards & Final Remarks

12:45 PM - 01:00 PM

Event Schedule

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Sessions on May 02, 2026

09:45 AM

Shuttle Service

09:45 AM - 10:30 AM2641 Osprey Vista Way Knoxville, TN 37920
10:00 AM

Lady Vol Golf Day

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Gear Shop

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
10:00 AM

Contests & Games

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Silent Auction

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
10:00 AM
    speaker

    Mickey Dearstone

    MCUniversity of Tennessee
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    10:45 AM

    3 Hole Loop Contest

    10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
    11:15 AM

    Lunch featuring Brenz Pizza

    11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
    12:00 PM

    Spelling BB!

    12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
    12:45 PM

    Departures Shuttle Service

    12:45 PM - 01:15 PM1745 Eagle Flight Way Knoxville, TN 37921
    12:45 PM

    Awards & Final Remarks

    12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
      speaker

      Mickey Dearstone

      MCUniversity of Tennessee
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      Who Should Attend?

      Lady Vol Golf Day is perfect for friends and supporters of the program, passionate golfers, beginners curious about the game, business professionals looking to network, and anyone interested in supporting student-athletes. Whether you want to experience collegiate-level golf, learn new skills, connect with the community, or simply enjoy a fun day on the course, this event offers something for everyone.

      Why Should You Attend?

      Why Attend Lady Vol Golf Day: Experience collegiate-level golf up close, learn new skills through interactive drills and games, and even play a few holes with team members. Connect with the community, support student-athletes, and enjoy a fun, engaging day on the course. Whether you’re a lifelong golfer or new to the game, this event highlights golf as a platform for growth, teamwork, and relationship-building—for players and attendees alike.

      Parking for Lady Vol Golf Day

      Parking will be available outside of our gates inside UT Cherokee Farm. We will have shuttles running before the event starts and as the event is wrapping up. Shuttle pick up will be located at 2641 Osprey Vista Way, Knoxville, TN 37920. There is a parking lot located at this address that will be available. Overflow parking will go to the street parking along the roadways.