Commercial Appeal Announces 2026 All-Metro Golf Teams
The annual honors recognize the top high school golfers and coaches across the Memphis area for their performance.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Golf
The Commercial Appeal has officially named the 2026 All-Metro boys and girls high school golf teams. The selections follow a competitive season that included standout performances at the state championship tournament in Tennessee.
Why it matters
These awards highlight the top athletic talent in the region and celebrate the season-long achievements of student-athletes. Recognizing excellence in local high school sports underscores the significance of these programs in the Memphis community.
Brantley Moore secured the boys golfer of the year title with an 8-under par performance, while the Memphis University School team finished at 11-under. Mathile Walker led the girls with a 7-over score to capture her first state individual title.
The players
Brantley Moore
He is the 2026 All-Metro boys golfer of the year who will continue his career at Furman.
Mathile Walker
She is the 2026 All-Metro girls golfer of the year who secured her first individual state championship.
Memphis University School
This institution claimed the state team championship in the recent golf season.
Chip Campbell
He received the All-Metro boys coach of the year honor for his work during the 2026 season.
Jeff McCalla
He was recognized as the All-Metro girls coach of the year for his leadership during the season.
The details
Brantley Moore and Mathile Walker headline the awards as the boys and girls golfers of the year, respectively, following their individual state title wins. Coaches Chip Campbell and Jeff McCalla received coach of the year honors for their leadership throughout the season.
Timeline
The Commercial Appeal named the 2026 All-Metro golf teams in October 2026.
Brantley Moore previously won the All-Metro boys golfer of the year honor in 2025.
Catherine Bowie was named the girls golfer of the year in 2024.
Season Trajectory
These awards reflect the culmination of the TSSAA Division II-AA tournament season. The performance metrics recorded at Sevierville Golf Club now serve as the baseline for evaluating talent in the upcoming academic year.
Athletes like Brantley Moore and Charles Snider are now transitioning to collegiate programs at Furman and Wofford, respectively. Their development directly influences the recruiting landscape for local high school programs entering the next season.
The takeaway
The All-Metro selections honor the dedication required to excel in high school golf. Student-athletes looking to advance their careers should focus on the consistency shown by award winners like Moore and Walker during high-pressure state tournaments.
Further reading
For more updates on regional athletic honors, visit the Golf section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Commercial Appeal.
