A.O. Smith Jr Open Championship
A 2-day regional event in Old Hickory, TN. The field projects stronger than a typical local start. There is 1 nearby alternative the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.
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About the course
Course intelligence for Hermitage - General's is coming soon.
Strong regional field. Expect competitive juniors from across the state and nearby areas.
Independent event. Check the event website for the rest of its schedule.
Course demands standard course management and accurate iron play.
Before and after this event
A tournament is rarely wrong on its own. It is wrong in the sequence. These are the starts in the same state three weeks before and two weeks after.
Up to 3 weeks before
- Aspen Grove ChallengeJul 18–19, 2026 · Franklin, TN · TNJGT · $160
- The Tri-Star Match PlayJul 15–17, 2026 · Knoxville, TN · TNJGT · $130
- '26 Tennessee State Open ChampionshipJul 15–17, 2026 · Goodlettsville, TN · TNGA · $100
- Masters 2-Day @ Old NatchezJul 13–14, 2026 · Franklin, TN · TNJGT · $155
- West Open Regional ChampionshipJul 13–14, 2026 · Millington, TN · TNJGT · $155
Up to 2 weeks after
- '26 Tennessee Women's Open ChampionshipJul 23–25, 2026 · Crossville, TN · TNGA · $100
- Elite Match-Play @ Vanderbilt LegendsJul 24–26, 2026 · Franklin, TN · TNJGT · $210
- Lake Tansi Ace EventJul 27, 2026 · Crossville, TN · MIDSOUTHGS · $75
- Lake Tansi Resort (Open)Jul 27–28, 2026 · Crossville, TN · MIDSOUTHGS · $80
- Lawrenceburg CC (Open)Jul 30–31, 2026 · Lawrenceburg, TN · MIDSOUTHGS · $65
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Questions about this event
When is the A.O. Smith Jr Open Championship?
A.O. Smith Jr Open Championship runs Jul 21–22, 2026 (2 days) on the MIDSOUTHGS schedule.
Where is the A.O. Smith Jr Open Championship played?
It is played at Hermitage - General's in Old Hickory, TN.
How much is the entry fee for the A.O. Smith Jr Open Championship?
The listed entry fee is $95. Travel, lodging and practice rounds are extra, so budget the whole trip, not just the fee.
When does registration close?
Registration closes on July 17, 2026. Popular fields fill before the deadline, so enter early if the event fits.
How many rounds is it?
2 days of stroke play. Multi-day events reward consistency: one bad round is hard to recover from in a strong field.
What level of player is this event for?
A.O. Smith Jr Open Championship is a regional-tier event: a match event for players competing regularly on their state or regional tour. Search your player above to see the field fit and what this event would do to their class rank.
What else is on that weekend?
There is 1 other junior event in Tennessee the same weekend. See the "before and after" and "other options" sections on this page, or browse all Tennessee tournaments.
How do I know if this event is worth entering?
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Other options to weigh
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