Sneds Tour
In Partnership With
The Snedeker Family Foundation
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a program of
TN Golf Foundation
THE SNEDS TOUR TEAM
The mission of the Tennessee Golf Foundation, its employees, and its programs is to promote golf and its life-enhancing values, with an emphasis on teaching the youth and the disadvantaged.
We are hiring 2026 Summer Staff!
Summer Staff - Tournament Coordinator
Staff members will be responsible for administering numerous Sneds Tour events during the summer season, within the region of which they live. These events will take place during the week (Mon - Fri). This position will provide a wide-range of experiences for an individual seeking to become more familiar with tournament operations or a career in golf administration.
Communications Internship
Interested in sports communication? The Sneds Tour is hiring a communications intern to join our team for summer of 2026 (May-August)! Candidates must be motivated and enthusiastic with an interest in the game of golf, good organizational and communication skills, and a strong background in social media, photography and video.
Lissa Bradford,
Senior Director of Junior Golf
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 School, 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 2025, Lissa will celebrate her 30th year at Golf House.
Lissa retired in 2020 as the Head Women's Golf Coach at Belmont University. Bradford received three honors while coaching 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 as needed. In 2019, she was awarded the Kim Evans Award, presented by the PGA of America. In 2020, she was awarded the Bill Strausbaugh Award by the TN PGA. Lissa has been a member of the PGA since 1989.
Career Golf Highlight: "Playing Augusta National with my Mom"
Career Low Round: (68), Belle Meade CC, Nashville, TN
Rob Cherry,
Director of Junior Golf
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.
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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 basketball and 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.
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Post graduation, Rob completed a two year PJ Boatwright internship with the Tennessee Golf Association helping run various amateur tournaments across the state. After completion of his internship in 2015, the Tennessee Golf Foundation hired Rob on full-time to help run the Sneds Tour. The 2026 season is Rob's 12th year on staff with the Tennessee Golf Foundation.
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Rob is married to his wife Kristin and they have a son, Beau (2) and are welcoming their second son later this year.
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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
Maribeth Peevy,
Manager of Tournament Operations
Growing up in Tennessee, Maribeth comes from a golfing family where she first began playing golf at age 6, along with her two older brothers, and began playing in tournaments at age 8. Although Maribeth grew up playing nearly every sport of the season up until high school, golf has always been her favorite and holds a special place in her life.
Maribeth attended St. Benedict at Auburndale High School outside of Memphis, Tennessee, where she competed on the Women's Golf Team all four years. During her time there, she was a four-time state tournament qualifier, earned TSWA All-State honors as a senior and was a finalist for the Commercial Appeal's Girls Golfer of the Year award also in her senior year. After high school, Maribeth golfed at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, for five years and was named to the OVC All-Newcomer Team in 2018. She graduated in May 2021 majoring in Communications with a minor in Social Justice. Maribeth took her fifth and final year on the golf team for the 2021-2022 season where she also began pursuing her Masters in Sports Administration that she graduated with in May 2023.
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During her time in college, Maribeth worked on the 2018 and 2019 Sneds Tour Summer Staff and interned with the Sneds Tour in the Fall of 2022. Maribeth is excited to work for an organization that she grew up playing on as a junior golfer. The 2026 season is Maribeth's 4th year on staff with the Tennessee Golf Foundation.
Career Golf Highlight: Second place team finish at 2022 OVC Women's Golf Championship
Career Low Round: (69) Windyke Country Club, Memphis, TN
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Ty Miller,
Manager of Tournament Operations
Ty was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His father introduced him to the game of golf and began to take him out on the course at the age of 6. Ty was inspired after attending the 2007 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club and has had the bug for golf ever since.
Ty attended Bethel Park High School where he ran cross country, track and field, and also played lacrosse. After high school, Ty attended the University of Missouri where he pursued a bachelors of science degree in Parks, Recreation, and Sport with an emphasis in Sport Management. While at Missouri, Ty worked as a student manager for the Mizzou men's basketball team, along with working for Mizzou Athletics.
Post graduation in spring of 2022, Ty completed a tournament operations internship with the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. During the internship, Ty helped facilitate junior golf tournaments all throughout the United States. After the conclusion of the internship, Ty was hired by the Tennessee Golf Foundation as a Manager of Tournament Operations for the Sneds Tour. The 2026 season is Ty’s 4th year on staff with the Tennessee Golf Foundation.
Elinor Clough,
Manager of Tournament Operations
Elinor was born on an island off the coast of Madagascar, called Mauritius and lived in England, New York and Wisconsin before making it to Tennessee. Regardless of where she has lived, golf has always remained special to her. She takes on after her dad, a British PGA professional, who instilled the love of golf within her by the time she could walk. Growing up, Elinor played golf with her dad whenever they got the chance, and travelled the country to watch professionals play on Tour.
Elinor has always been a huge proponent of junior golf. She grew up playing in the First Tee Program, helped run junior camps and clinics at her local golf course in high school, and also worked with US Kids Golf to help execute their tournaments on the east coast. Additionally, Elinor has spent two years working with the Wisconsin PGA’s Junior Foundation as a tournament intern, growing her knowledge of tournament operations across the board. This opportunity allowed her to tap into the professional side through the coordination of several State Opens and the 2020 Ryder Cup, hosted at Whistling Straits.
Elinor graduated from Marquette University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Communication Studies. She is excited to bring all her knowledge, from on and off the course and classroom, to the TGF. The 2026 season is Elinor’s 4th year on staff with the Tennessee Golf Foundation.
2026 Sneds Tour Summer Staff
Middle TN
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West TN
Knoxville
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Ben Evans
Ben Evans is from Nashville, TN and graduated from the University of Mississippi with a degree in Integrated Marketing Communications. He previously interned with the Tennessee Golf Foundation, assisting with Sneds Tour events, member communications, and tournament administration. Ben is excited to be back with the Sneds Tour this season to help create a fun and memorable experience for junior golfers!
Bretlyn Warner
Bretlyn is from Chesaning, Michigan. Currently a Senior at Middle Tennessee State University majoring in Sports Management. She is really interested in working in college athletics. She has been part of the MTSU Football Equipment Manager staff and served as the University's student section president for all 4 years at MTSU
Tyler Nielson
Tyler is from Nashville and grew up playing on the Sneds Tour, where he developed his love for the game. He now plays on the club golf team at TCU and continues to stay competitive. The 2026 season will be his first year on staff, and he’s excited to give back to the tour he grew up playing on.
Bella Bugg
Bella grew up playing Sneds junior golf tournaments all 4 years of her junior golf career. She graduated from Battle Ground Academy and have lived in Franklin, TN all of her life. She is currently playing collegiate golf at Florida State University, but will be transferring and finishing her academic and golf career at Virginia Tech University. Other than golf, Bella loved being outdoors - doing things such as fishing, running, and all other sports. She also loves doing LEGOs and puzzles. The 2026 season is Bella's second year on Staff with the Sneds Tour
Kollt Bassham
Koltt is from Murfreesboro, Tennessee and is currently a freshman at Tusculum University. He is on the men’s golf team and studies economics. Koltt played on the Sneds Tour for 4 years growing up and is extremely excited to be a part of the Sneds tour family this summer! The 2026 season is Koltt’s first year on the Sneds Tour staff.
Jack Neinken
Jack Neinken is originally from South Florida and is a proud University of Michigan alumnus, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Economics and captained the men's tennis team. Now married to Wendy Sprintz Neinken with two grown boys, Jack is excited to bring his leadership and passion for golf and sports in general to the Sneds Tour team. The 2026 season will mark his fifth year on staff.
Luke Beadles
Luke is from Nolensville, TN and grew up in a golfing family. He began playing junior tournaments at age 5 and later began his 10 year journey with Sneds at age 8, where he played until college. Luke is currently a sophomore at the University of Tennessee at Martin and a is member of the Men's Golf Team, where he is pursuing a degree in Business. He is excited for his second year on staff with the Sneds Tour!
Mallory TeVrucht
Mallory TeVrucht is from Winchester, TN and plays for Milligan University Women’s Golf Team. She played on the Sneds Tour for several years growing up, and is excited to continue to be apart of the Sneds Tour family! The 2026 season is Mallory's fourth year on the Sneds Tour team.
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Rachel Waters
Rachel Waters was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee and has been golfing since she was just five years old. Playing for the Sneds Tour throughout her childhood and teen years, she truly fell in love with golf when she was selected to play in the PURE Insurance Championship in 2023 thanks to the First Tee of Middle Tennessee at Pebble Beach and Spyglass in Monterey, California. She currently plays golf at Sewanee: The University of the South. The 2026 season is Rachel's first on the Sneds Tour team.
Bo Twerdahl
Bo is from Nolensville, TN, and attends Tennessee State University, where he is a member of the Men’s Golf Team. He is a freshman, pursuing a degree in Sociology. Bo enjoyed playing on the Sneds Tour for 9 years as a junior golfer and is excited to return this season for his third season on the Sneds Tour Staff.
Aiden Sinclair
Aidan Sinclair is from Murfreesboro, TN and currently plays for the Milligan University Men’s Golf Team wheree he is pursuing a sports management degree. He played Junior golf for 5 years and is very excited to join the Sends Tour Staff team this year!
Elizabeth Bowman
Elizabeth grew up playing Sneds junior golf tournaments. She graduated from Battle Ground Academy and lives in Franklin, TN. She is currently playing collegiate golf at Sewanee: The University of the South. Other than golf, Elizabeth loves traveling, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. The 2026 season is Elizabeth’s first year on Staff with the Sneds Tour!
Rachel Stephens
Rachel is from Bartlett, TN. She played collegiate golf for five years at Christian Brothers University and served as a graduate assistant for one year. She is currently a special education teacher at Bartlett High School, where she also assists with the golf program. In addition, she serves as the middle school golf coach for Bartlett City Schools, helping develop young athletes both on and off the course. The 2026 season will be Rachel's fourth year on the Sneds Tour Staff.
Kaela Jones
Kaela is a Bartlett, Tennessee native and a graduate of the University of Memphis, where she earned three degrees. She began playing golf at age eight and was a four-year player at Bartlett High School, competing in the state tournament three times. Now the Head Girls Golf Coach at Bartlett High School, Kaela has led her team to three consecutive state tournament appearances. She is passionate about developing student-athletes and growing the game of golf. Kaela is excited to join the Sneds Tour staff for her first season.
Ellie Navarre
Ellie is from Memphis, TN and played golf on the Sneds Tour when she was a junior! She played golf for Christian Brothers University and graduated in 2024 with a degree in elementary education. The 2026 season is Ellie's sixth season on staff.
Ty Crawford
Ty is from Ripley, TN and grew up in a golfing family. He has played competitive golf for 14 years, with 12 of those years on the Sneds Tour. He is currently a student at the University of Tennessee at Martin, studying Golf Course and Turfgrass Management. He is excited to start his first year on staff with the Sneds Tour.
Claire Todd
Claire and is from Lakeland, Tennessee. She is a freshman and plays golf at the University of Memphis. Claire played on the Sneds Tour for 11 years prior to college. The 2026 season is Claire's first year on the Sneds Tour staff!
Wils Moore
TBA!
Bailey Gilbert
Bailey is originally from Centerville, TN. She grew up playing on the Sneds Tour and played on the women's golf team at Freed-Hardeman University, where she graduated in 2024. She currently resides in Knoxville, TN where she is a student at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. The 2026 season is her first year on staff.
Randy Herring
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 is a long time teacher and coach of golf and basketball in Cumberland County. The 2026 season will be his tenth year on the Sneds Tour staff.
Emily Royston
Emily Royston is from Talbott, TN and currently plays on the Muskingum University Women's Golf Team. She is an upcoming junior studying Exercise Science and Business Management. The 2026 season will be Emily's second season working for the Sneds Tour, however she has played on the tour for multiple seasons, and is excited to continue to work tournaments!
Evan Caldwell
Evan Caldwell is from Knoxville and played on Sneds tour for 5 years. He is a freshman on the Men’s Golf team at Milligan University. Evan is majoring in exercise science and is excited to be a part of the Knoxville team this summer!
Rylee Tucker
Rylee is from Maryville, Tennessee. She currently attends Carson Newman University where she competes on the Women's golf team. She enjoyed playing multiple years on the Sneds Tour growing up and is excited to help other young golfers have the same experience. The 2026 season is Rylee's first on staff with the Sneds Tour.
Landon Dyer
TBA!
Tri Cities
Marlee Cornett
Marlee is from Unicoi County, TN, and is currently a Freshman at Carson Newman, where she studies Exercise Science planning to be a pediatric occupational therapist. Marlee loved playing on the Sneds Tour for multiple years growing up, and can't wait to help junior golfers do the same! The 2026 season is Marlee's first on the Sneds Tour staff.
Griffin Cusick
TBA!
Savannah Riley
Savannah is from Glade Spring, Virginia. She currently attends Bluefield University where she competes on the Women's Golf Team. At Bluefield, she is pursuing a degree in Business and Sport Management. Savannah played on the Sneds Tour for many years growing up, and is excited to be a part of the Sneds Tour Staff again this year! The 2026 season is Savannah's second year on the Sneds Tour staff.
Chattanooga
Henry Brown
Henry Brown is from Cleveland, TN and attends Lee University. He will be a Sophmore next Fall and is majoring in Accounting. Henry played on the Sneds Tour for 3 years and is excited for his first year on staff!
Tim Haralson
Tim is the Program Director of the First Tee-Chattanooga Region. He is President of The
Chattanooga Classic Club who Coordinates with USGA, PGA, NCAA, LPGA, and state golf organizations to staff and run those events in the Chattanooga area. Tim has run as the head of volunteers or operations manager for several Championships and USGA events. He currently is on the TGA Board of Directors, and is a USGA/TGA Certified Rules official. He has officiated at local state and national events, The Sneds Tour, The Notah Begay II Tour, as well as serving as an official at TSSAA District, Region, and State Golf Championships. He is currently the Notre Dame High School and St Jude Middle School Head golf coach.
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Madison Butler
Madison Butler is from Hixson, TN and plays for Milligan University Women’s Golf team. She played on Sneds Tour for six years as a junior golfer and is excited to be a part of the Sneds Tour family. The 2026 season is Madison’s second year on staff.
Meredith Gailey
Meredith Gailey is from Dayton, TN. She plays golf at Virginia Wesleyan University in Virginia Beach, VA. Meredith has played golf for 7 years, and was a Sneds Tour member for 3 summers. She is so excited to be joining the Sned Tour Staff this year!
