Two Lady Vols earn Women's Golf Coaches Association All-America honors
Two Lady Vols, Madison Messimer and Kyra Van Kan, have received honorable mention All-America honors from the Women's Golf Coaches Association. This recognition marks the first time since 2015 that multiple Lady Vols have earned All-America honors in the same season. Both players achieved significant individual successes during the 2025-26 college golf season, contributing to the program's history.
- ▪Madison Messimer and Kyra Van Kan were honored by the Women's Golf Coaches Association as honorable mention All-Americans.
- ▪They became the 15th and 16th Lady Vols to earn All-America honors in program history.
- ▪Messimer was also named SEC Freshman of the Year and a First-Team All-SEC selection.
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