Staff
| TENNESSEE GOLF FOUNDATION STAFF - JUNIOR GOLF DEPARTMENT | |
| Lissa has had success both on and off the golf course on many levels. As a senior in high school at Nashville's Harpeth Hall, she won the TSSAA State High School Individual Championship. After her prep career, she was a four-year letter winner at the University of Alabama. While playing for the Crimson Tide, she served as team captain for two years and was named to the Southeastern Conference All- Academic team. Also during this time, Lissa captured two Tennessee Women's Amateur Championships. Following her collegiate career, she served as an assistant professional at several country clubs throughout the South including two in the Nashville area: Belle Meade Country Club and Gaylord Springs Golf Links. In 1995, she joined the Tennessee Golf Foundation as Director of Junior Golf and has held that position ever since. In 2019, Lissa will celebrate her 24th year at Golf House. Lissa also serves as Head Women's Golf Coach at Belmont University in Nashville. Bradford has received two significant honors in the world of collegiate golf. In December of 2010, she was honored with the Gladys Palmer Meritorious Service Award, the National Golf Coaches Association’s (NGCA) most prestigious honor. In 2010 she was also named to the NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Committee, where she assists with overseeing the sport’s regional and national championships. Career Golf Highlight: "Playing Augusta National with my Mom" Career Low Round: (68), Belle Meade CC, Nashville |
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| Born and raised in Nashville, TN, Rob was introduced to the game of golf by his grandfather at the young age of five. Growing up attending The Memorial Tournament each year in Columbus, OH, Rob loved watching Jack Nicklaus and many other professional golfers. Rob attended David Lipscomb High School where he helped the team win its first ever boy’s state golf championship. Alongside golf, he also played tennis during his high school career. After graduation, Rob attended The University of Tennessee where he pursued a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance. While at Tennessee, he was on the Golf Club team for three years and was elected President his junior year. Post graduation, Rob completed two years with the TGA helping run various tournaments across the state. Bringing two years of prior experience to the team, Rob is excited to come full circle as he played in the TGA Junior Tour for 10 years. The 2019 season is Rob's fifth year with the Tennessee Golf Foundation. Career Golf Highlight: Being a starter on David Lipscomb High School’s only State Golf Championship team Career Low Round: (68) Montgomery Bell State Park, Burns, TN |
| Born and raised in Bowling Green, OH, Trevor was introduced to the game of golf by his cousin who is a current PGA Professional in Charlotte, NC. His love for the game was taken a step further when his father helped create a short game area in their family's backyard where Trevor practiced until dark every day after school. Trevor attended Bowling Green High School and in 2004 helped his team qualify for the school's first State Tournament in over 50 years. After graduation, Trevor attended Bowling Green State University on a golf scholarship and a four year letterman. He pursued a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Finance. Post graduation, Trevor moved to middle Tennessee in 2010 and earned his Masters of Sports Administration from Belmont University in 2012. While in grad school, he was the U.S.G.A. P.J. Boatwright intern for the Tennessee Golf Association. After graduation he pursued a Sports Marketing career which included positions at Vanderbilt University, Wofford College and Wake Forest University. He moved back to Clarksville, TN in 2014 and began his current career in golf. During this time he was an Assistant Golf Professional at Clarksville Country Club in Clarksville, TN and The Govenors Club in Brentwood, TN. He's currently pursuing his PGA Membership through the PGA PGM program. Trevor currently resides in Clarksville, TN with his wife, Lindsey. The 2019 season is Trevor's third year with the Tennessee Golf Foundation. Career Golf Highlight: Playing Turnberry in Scotland then watching the final round of the 2005 Open Championship the following day. Career Low Round: (64) Forrest Creason Golf Course, Bowling Green, OH |
2019 Sneds Tour Summer Staff Ann Catherine BlackburnSneds Tour Summer Staff - Middle Tennessee Ann Catherine is a General Business major at Belmont University from Triune, TN. She is a member of the Belmont women's golf team. She grew up playing on the Sneds Tour, and it impacted her life greatly. She plans on becoming a golf instructor after college. This year will be her second season working on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Meryl Castle Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Middle Tennessee Meryl is from Mt. Juliet, TN and is a part of the women's golf team at Milligan College where she is majoring in Nursing. She is looking forward to getting to work on the junior tour she spent some much competing on growing up. The 2019 season will be Meryl's first year on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Olivia Cunningham Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Middle Tennessee Olivia is from Nashville, TN and currently attends Tusculum University in Greeneville, TN where she is a member of the women's golf team and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She played on the Sneds Tour for five seasons, and this will be her first year on staff. |  |
Kurt Denny Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Middle Tennessee Kurt discovered the game of golf in his 20's and has been an avid fan and player ever since. "Golf can teach a young person pretty much everything they need to know! It is the greatest game!" The 2019 season will be Kurt's second year on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Abbie Gregory Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Middle Tennessee Abbie grew up in Goodlettsville, TN and received her undergraduate degree from Belmont University. She is currently in graduate school at Belmont working on her Masters of Art in teaching. The 2019 season will be her fourth year on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Matt Johnson Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Middle Tennessee Matt is originally from Manchester, TN and received his undergraduate degree from Lee University where he competed on the men's golf team for five years. He is currently in graduate school at Middle Tennessee State University working on his Masters in International Relations. The 2019 season will be his fourth year on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
Hanley Long Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Middle Tennessee Hanley grew up in Clarksville, TN and now attends Middle Tennessee State University where she is a member of the women's golf team. She is majoring in Organizational Communication with a minor in Leadership Studies. Hanley worked on the Sneds Tour staff two summers ago and missed it so much, she decided to return on staff this summer! |  |
| Tanner Munzel Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Middle Tennessee Tanner is a sophomore at Christian Brothers University where he is a member of the men's golf team and is pursuing a degree in Marketing. The Sneds Tour had a great impact on his junior golfing career and he is excited to now be on staff. The 2019 season will be Tanner's first year on the Sneds tour staff. | |
| Savannah Quick Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Middle Tennessee Savannah is from Manchester, TN and now attends Middle Tennessee State University where she is a member of the women's golf team. She is excited to work on staff for the junior tour she grew up playing on. The 2019 season will be Savannah's second year a part of the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Traverse Read Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Middle Tennessee Traverse is | |
Wyatt Samuels Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Middle Tennessee Wyatt is from Clarksville, TN and is an avid golfer. He played on the Sneds Tour growing up and is excited to give back to the tour that taught him so much about the game. "Golf is a game that can teach you a lot about life and this is why it's my favorite." The 2019 season will be Wyatt's first year on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Mariah Smith Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Middle Tennessee Mariah is from Clarksville, TN and is currently a sophomore at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville where she is a member of the women's golf team. She is pursuing a major in Kinesiology. This will be Mariah's second season working on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Mich Sneds Tour Summer Staff - West Tennessee Michael is a Tennessee native that began his coaching career as the Director of Golf Instruction for The First Tee of Greater Austin. Last summer he was named the Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach at Christian Brothers University. This will be his first year on staff with the Sneds Tour. |  |
Michael Brice Sneds Tour Summer Staff - West Tennessee Michael is a Tennessee native that began his coaching career as the Director of Golf Instruction for The First Tee of Greater Austin. Two summers ago he was named the Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach at Christian Brothers University. The 2019 season will be his second year on staff with the Sneds Tour |  |
Carlee Nanney Sneds Tour Summer Staff - West Tennessee Carlee is a rising junior at Belmont University, where she is a member of the women's golf team. She is majoring in Exercise Science while pursuing a minor in Sports Medicine. The 2018 season will be her first year on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Maribeth Peevy Sneds Tour Summer Staff - West Tennessee Maribeth is from Memphis, TN. She now attends Belmont University where she is a member of the women's golf team and is pursuing a degree in Social Work. She grew up playing on the Sneds Tour and is excited to continue to be a part of it. This will be her first year on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Harper Cherry Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Knoxville Harper grew up in Knoxville, TN and now attends Lincoln Memorial University where she competes on the women's golf team. She is currently a rising sophomore majoring in Exercise Science. The 2018 season will be her first year on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Randy Herring Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Knoxville Randy lives in Crossville, TN on Lake Tansi Golf Course. He's a graduate of Tennessee Tech University where he played on the men's golf team for Bobby Nichols. He just finished his 31st year teaching and coaching golf and basketball in Cumberland County. The 2018 season will be his first year on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Matt Howard Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Knoxville Matt grew up in Knoxville, TN, and currently attends the University of Tennessee-Knoxville where he is studying Supply Chain Management. The 2018 season will be his second year on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Bryson Jurek Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Knoxville Bryson was born and raised in Dandridge, TN and now attends the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. He is a rising sophomore majoring in Public Administration. The 2018 season will be his first year a part of the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
Bennett Noe Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Knoxville Blythe grew up in Powell, TN, and now attends Tusculum College where she competes on the women's golf team. Blythe is majoring in Biology, and 2017 will be her third year on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Chip Thomas Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Knoxville Chip grew up in Knoxville, TN, and graduated from Farragut High School. He is currently a rising sophomore golfer at Middle Tennessee State University and is looking to major in Finance. This will be his second season on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Rachel Watts Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Knoxville Rachel grew up in Newport, TN and currently attends Carson-Newman University where she is a member of the women's golf team. She is majoring in Exercise Science with a medical focus. The 2018 season will be her first year a part of the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Cayman Ratliff Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Tri Cities Cayman grew up in Kingsport, TN. He currently attends East Tennessee State University where he is a member of the men's golf team. Cayman is majoring in Corporate Finance, and 2018 will be his third year on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Tanner Hall Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Tri Cities Tanner attends East Tennessee State University where he is majoring in Supply Chain Management. He claims to be the biggest UT football fan around. He was introduced to the game of golf at the age of four. This will be Tanner's first year on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Tanner Harris Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Chattanooga Tanner attends Tennessee Wesleyan University where he is majoring in Accounting and Finance. He grew up playing on the Sneds Tour and is excited to be able to give back to the tour that helped him develop as a golfer. This will be Tanner's first season on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Mattie Cardin Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Chattanooga Mattie was born and raised in Eaglewood, TN. She is currently attending the University of the Cumberland's where she is a member of the women's golf team and is pursuing English education. She also grew up playing on the Sneds Tour and is very excited to get to work with young golfers. The 2018 season will be his first year on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Miles Moseley Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Chattanooga Miles grew up in Cleveland, TN. He is currently the Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach at Cleveland State Community College. He has served as a golf instructor and golf professional at several courses in the Cleveland area and also in Sea Island, Ga. He also has played on mini tours and has caddied on the Web.com Tour. The 2018 season will be his first year on the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
| Jayla Sims Sneds Tour Summer Staff - Chattanooga Jayla is originally from Soddy-Daisy, TN and now attends Carson-Newman University where she is a member of the women's golf team. She is currently majoring in Biochemistry. The 2018 season will be her first season a part of the Sneds Tour staff. |  |
