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Webb Announces Signings of Kyes and Smith to Vol Golf’s 2025 Class

Webb Announces Signings of Kyes and Smith to Vol Golf's 2025 Class


Tennessee men’s golf head coach Brennan Webb announced the signings of Chase Kyes and Luke Smith in the 2025 class Wednesday.

“We are excited to add Chase and Luke to the Vol Golf family,” said Webb. Both of them have the physical and mental tools that will translate to success at the highest levels of college golf and allow us to continue to compete as one of the top programs in the country.”

The two-man signing class was ranked sixth overall by Golfweek and seventh by Golf Channel.

Each of Tennessee’s signees showcase impressive resumes.

Chase Kyes | Birmingham, Alabama

Rated as the No. 1 overall player in the class of 2025 by Junior Golf Scoreboard, Kyes is set to arrive on campus boasting impressive experience.

The two-time AJGA Rolex All-American registered a second-place finish at the Western Junior Championship this summer and also advanced to the round of 64 at the 2024 U.S. Amateur.

Additionally, Kyes made it to the Round of 32 at the 2023 U.S. Amateur.

On top of his performances on the amateur and junior golf circuits, Kyes owns two individual AHSA Class 7A state championship titles and also guided Spain Park High School to a team state championship in May.

Luke Smith | Toronto, Ontario

Smith, who is rated No. 27 in the class of 2025 according to Rolex AJGA rankings, posted consistent showings throughout the summer and fall.

The Toronto native registered top-10 finishes at the Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship (T6), K.J. Choi Foundation Texas Junior Championship (7th) and Wyndham Invitational (T5).

In 2023, Smith captured the 101st Ontario Junior Boys Championship and also secured a top-10 showing at the Jones Cup Junior Invitational.

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