Lance Simpson earns PGA TOUR Americas exemption after NCAA Championships finish

Tennessee redshirt senior Lance Simpson secured an exemption to the PGA TOUR Americas following his eighth-place finish at the NCAA Championships in Carlsbad, California. This result places him ranked No. 11 among the nation's seniors. The PGA TOUR University system awards exemptions based on collegiate performance, with the top players gaining various levels of tour memberships. Simpson now joins former Vols Jake Hall and Hunter Wolcott on the PGA TOUR Americas, with former Vol Bryce Lewis elevated to the Korn Ferry Tour.

• 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Lance Simpson earns exemption to PGA TOUR Americas