LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (August 26, 2025) — The Jackson T. Stephens Cup (The JTS Cup), collegiate golf’s premier event, announced today special invitations to twelve elite players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and United States Service Academies to compete September 15–17 at the prestigious Shoreacres in Lake Bluff, Illinois.
Now in its fifth year, the JTS Cup celebrates the talent of amateur golfers and the diverse community that shapes the future of the sport. Individuals from the HBCUs of Alabama State University, Florida A&M University, Howard University, Livingstone College, and Prairie View A&M University; and the three United States Service Academies — United States Air Force Academy, United States Military Academy and United States Naval Academy — will compete in the stroke play portion of the tournament alongside the NCAA’s top-ranked Division I men’s and women’s programs.
The women’s stroke play field includes Marley Franklin (Howard University), Paris Fieldings (Howard University), Hallie Brisco (United States Naval Academy), Emma Tang (United States Naval Academy) and Kacey Menyoli (Prairie View A&M University).
Representing the men’s stroke play division are Mathis Perroni (Howard University), Tariro November (Howard University), Denis Asaba (Livingstone), Sascha Robinson (Florida A&M), Brooks Morrell (United States Air Force Academy), Drew Jeffords (United States Military Academy) and Chip Deegan (United States Naval Academy).
The three-day competition will be televised live on GOLF Channel and will air Monday, September 15 from 5–8 p.m. ET; Tuesday, September 16 from 4–7 p.m. ET; and Wednesday, September 17 from 4–7 p.m. ET.
Tickets are available now at www.jacksontstephenscup.com, with daily and weekly passes and VIP hospitality options. Admission is free for fans under 17 when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Complimentary parking is included with every ticket.
- Sunday, September 14 – Official Practice Round (AM) & College-Am presented by Old National Bank (PM)
- Monday, September 15 – Stroke Play (Rounds 1 & 2)
- Tuesday, September 16 – Stroke Play (Round 3)
- Wednesday, September 17 – Match Play Final Round by Seed (1 vs. 2, 3 vs. 4)
For more information, visit www.jacksontstephenscup.com or follow the tournament on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
About The Jackson T. Stephens Cup
The Jackson T. Stephens Cup (JTS Cup) is an annual collegiate golf tournament that honors the legacy of the late Jackson (Jack) T. Stephens, former Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and a lifelong advocate for the game of golf. This premier three-day event features a combination of stroke play and match play, highlighting NCAA Division I men’s and women’s teams that contend for national championships, along with standout individuals from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and U.S. Military Service Academies.
The JTS Cup was created by Warren A. Stephens, son of Jack Stephens, and was first played in September 2021 at The Alotian Club. Miles Stephens and John Stephens, grandsons of the tournament’s namesake, serve as tournament co-chairs—carrying forward their family’s legacy of sportsmanship, excellence, and a commitment to developing the next generation of elite golfers. Bill Macatee, one of sports’ preeminent broadcasters, serves as Vice Chairman.
The Alotian Club in Roland, Arkansas, serves as the tournament’s home course, with the event also rotating among other premier venues across the country.
For more information, visit www.jacksontstephenscup.com or follow the tournament on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
