Hillwood Country Club · Member-Guest Invitational
The Summer
Hummer
Hummer
A Tradition of Excellence Since 1965
A Word from Your Co-Chairs
Welcome to The Summer Hummer — Hillwood Country Club's most beloved Member-Guest Invitational, now in its 61st year. Since Stan Overton and Bill Bowman captured the inaugural title — and their scarlet blazers — in 1965, this tournament has grown into one of the premier events in Nashville golf. Three extraordinary days await on one of the finest courses in Tennessee.
At a Glance
Dates
June 25–27
Thu · Fri · Sat
Tournament
61st Annual
Founded 1965
Grand Prize
Hole-in-One Hummer
Hole #2 · Practice round & Matches #4–5
2026 Champions
Todd / Nail
Red Jacket · Tap for history
Champions Receive
The Red Jacket
A Hillwood tradition since 1965
Saturday Night
Couples Party
Nashville Soundz · Live band
Thursday, June 25Practice Round & Stag Night
10:00 AM
Registration Opens
Tee gift shopping in Clubhouse · Lunch buffet service
12:30 PM
Practice Round Shotgun Start
2-person best ball · Net double bogey max · Hole-in-one Hummer on Hole #2
Shotgun
All Day
Tee Gift Shopping — Clubhouse
In-person selection during registration · Extras collected Friday
After Round
Practice Round Shootout
★ New This Year ★ · 8 teams: Top 6 Net, 1 Low Gross, 1 Secret Wild Card · 3-hole elimination (8→5→2) · Holes 10, 11 & 12 · Winner receives the Championship Belt · Great intel for the Calcutta
New · Shootout
Evening
Stag Night Dinner
8 oz Filet mignon · Grilled salmon · Full dinner service
Social
Friday, June 26Matches #1–3
Early AM
Breakfast Buffet
Omelets to order · Biscuits & gravy · Cinnamon rolls
8:30 AM
Match #1 — Match Play
Match #1
On Course
Comfort Stations — North & South
North: Steak asada · Blackened shrimp · Fajitas | South: Smoked brisket · Pork butt · Sausage
11:30 AM
Match #2 — Match Play
Match #2
1:00–2:00
Clubhouse Snack
Boneless wings · Sliders · Pimento cheese finger sandwiches
2:30 PM
Match #3 — Match Play
Match #3
Saturday, June 27Matches #4–5, Shootout & Couples Party
Early AM
Breakfast Buffet
Omelets · Breakfast burritos · Hashbrown casserole · Cinnamon rolls
8:30 AM
Match #4 — Match Play
Match #4
11:30 AM
Match #5 — Match Play + Lunch
Match #5
3:00 PM
Championship Shootout
Holes 10, 11, 12 & 18 · 4-hole elimination (12→8→4→2) · Handicaps at 80% · Winners: Todd & Nail
Champions
6:30 PM
Couples Party, Awards & Red Jacket Ceremony
Nashville Soundz · Beef tenderloin · Sushi display · Bananas foster · Red jacket presentation · Photo booth
Don't Miss
Format
2-Person Best Ball
Net double bogey max applies in practice round only
Handicaps
80% of Course Index
10-shot maximum differential between partners
Tee Selection
Blue Tees
65+ may play White tees with handicap reduction & golf shop approval
Hummer Shootout Format
4-Hole Elimination
Holes 10, 11, 12 & 18 · 12→8→4→2 · Handicaps at 80% · No net double bogey max
Hummer Shootout Entry
Top Flight Teams
Flight winners + wild cards · See Format for details
Wild Card Spots
2 Wild Card Paths
Most points without winning flight · Most pts Saturday
The Ultimate Prize · Champions Only
The Red Jacket
Win the Summer Hummer and earn the most coveted honor in Hillwood golf — the scarlet blazer worn by every champion since 1965. Your name on the board. The jacket on your back. Nothing else comes close.
Presented at the Saturday night awards ceremony · A Hillwood tradition since the inaugural tournament · 2026 Champions: David Todd & Davis Nail, winners of the Championship Shootout
Grand Prize — Practice Round & Matches #4–5
Hole-in-One on #2: Win a Hummer
Make a hole-in-one on Hole #2 during Thursday's practice round or Saturday's Matches #4–5 and drive home in style
Flight Trophy
Woodford Reserve
A premier bottle of Woodford Reserve bourbon — the taste of victory
Practice Round Shootout · ★ New This Year
The Championship Belt
Awarded to the winner of Thursday's 8-team Practice Round Shootout. The Hummer Champions receive the Red Jacket.
This year's tee gift experience has been elevated — shop in person in the Clubhouse during Thursday registration. Browse curated apparel and accessories from Summit Golf Brands and take your selections home same day. Out-of-town guests may also choose drop-ship delivery direct to their door.
- Curated apparel & accessories from Summit Golf Brands
- Points-based selection system for fair allocation
- In-person shopping in the Clubhouse during registration
- Drop-ship available for out-of-town guests — delivered direct to your door
- Shop opens Thursday at 10 AM, open all day
- Extras collected Friday · Reciprocal list for guest overages
Player Pools & Calcutta
Player's Pool$400
Payout: 10% Overall Champion · 60% Flight Winners · 30% Flight Runners-Up
Calcutta Buy-In$800
Bid wisely — the course has a way of surprising everyone.
Photo Booth at the Couples Party
Saturday evening — capture your 2026 Summer Hummer moment in style.
Thursday, June 25
Lunch Buffet — Registration
Starters & Salads
Fresh Fruit · Caesar Salad · Faucon Salad
Mains
Smash Burger Paninis
American, caramelized onions
BBQ Brisket Flatbread
Jalapeños, green onion aioli, burnt ends
Jake's Fried Chicken · Smoked Sausage · Kettle Chips
Desserts
Oreo Cookie Cups · Mini Oatmeal Sandwiches
Chocolate Chip Cookies · Caramel Brownies
Stag Night Dinner
Salads & Mains
Wedge Salad
Blue cheese, bacon, tomatoes, ranch
Caesar Salad · Garlic croutons, parmesan
Grilled 8 oz Filet Mignon — Jewel
Steak butter, crispy onions, béarnaise
Grilled Salmon · Dill Beurre Blanc
Ricotta Stuffed Eggplant · Ryne's tomato sauce
Sides & Desserts
Sautéed Mushroom Caps in Garlic Butter
Twice Baked Potatoes
Salted Caramel Tarts
Chocolate Tulip Cups · Raspberry Mousse
Friday, June 26
On-Course Comfort Stations
Station North — Chef Attendant
Skirt Steak Asada · Blackened Shrimp · Fajita Vegetables
Corn & Flour Tortillas · Salsa · Guacamole · Sour Cream · Taquitos
Fresh Fruit Cups · Cinnamon Cookies · Caramel Brownies
Station South — Chef Attendant
Smoked Brisket — Carved · Smoked Pork Butt — Carved
Pecan Smoked Sausage · Mexican Corn · Cowboy Beans
Kettle Chips · Fresh Fruit Cups · Cinnamon Cookies · Caramel Brownies
Clubhouse Snack — 1:00–2:00 PM
Boneless Wings
Hot sauce, blue cheese, celery & carrots
Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
Pimento Cheese Finger Sandwiches
Saturday, June 27 — Couples Party · 6:30 PM
The Full Couples Party Menu
Cold Displays & Stations
Large Sushi Display · Charcuterie Display
Chilled Shrimp — Ice Carving Display
Cocktail, horseradish, lemons, mignonette
Individual Kale Caesar · Goat Cheese Tomato Bruschetta
Shrimp & Grits Station
Sautéed shrimp to order · Cheddar grits & house sauce
Carving Station — Chef Attendant
Beef Tenderloin · Rack of Lamb
Garlic Crostini · Yeast Bread & Butter
Dessert Station
Bananas Foster — House-Made Ice Cream
Amber's Crème Brûlée · Truffles · Caramel Brownie Cups
Bread & Butter Pudding · Vanilla Sauce
Saturday, June 27 · 6:30 PM
The Night the
Hummer Roars
Hummer Roars
The tournament ends on the course. The memories are made right here.
Nashville Soundz
Four Reasons to Join Us Saturday Night
A Band That Fills the Dance Floor
The Nashville Soundz doesn't play background music. They play the kind of soul, funk, and R&B that pulls you onto the dance floor. Horns, groove, energy — all night long.
A Dinner Worth Dressing Up For
Beef tenderloin and rack of lamb. Sushi display. Shrimp & grits made to order. And then — bananas foster with house-made ice cream. This is not a typical awards buffet.
Watch the Red Jackets Get Awarded
Two names added to the winners board. Two champions slip on the scarlet blazer. Be in the room when it happens — not hearing about it the next morning.
Bring Your Partner — A Night to Remember
Cap off a great weekend with a spectacular Saturday night together — live music, extraordinary food, and the best company in Nashville.
Live Entertainment
Nashville Soundz
Nashville Soundz brings a full-band experience packed with horns, rhythm, and voices that fill the room. Think Otis Redding, Al Green, Aretha, Earth Wind & Fire — delivered by Nashville musicians who live for the moment the room catches fire.
This is not a DJ. This is not a playlist. This is a live band that feeds off the crowd — and the crowd feeds right back.
This is not a DJ. This is not a playlist. This is a live band that feeds off the crowd — and the crowd feeds right back.
Sound
Soul · Funk · R&B · Motown
Vibe
Full band · Horns · Vocals · High energy
Dance Floor
Guaranteed to be packed
The Experience
A dance floor that stays packed all night
A Taste of the Evening
"The golf is why you come. The red jacket is why you play hard."
Originally designed by Dick Wilson and opened in 1957, Hillwood's par 72 stretches over 7,000 yards. Renovated by Bruce Hepner of Renaissance Golf in 2003 and 2011 — home to the best greens in Nashville.
Holes 10, 11, 12, and 18 are the Saturday Shootout holes. The red jacket is decided right here.
★ Saturday Shootout Hole ★
★ Saturday Shootout Hole ★
★ Saturday Shootout Hole ★
★ Saturday Shootout Finale Hole ★
Est. 1965 · Nashville, Tennessee
Over Six Decades of Summer Hummer
What began in August 1965 as a bold departure from ordinary club tournaments — 224 players, 112 teams, a best-ball format, and a promise of the most fun golf in Nashville — has grown into a beloved institution. The Summer Hummer is not just a tournament. It is a living tradition, written one champion at a time.
61
Years of Competition
1965
Inaugural Tournament
224
Players in Year One
Coming Soon
Photos from the 2026 Summer Hummer are on their way — check back soon for shootout action, Saturday night celebrations, and more from this year's tournament.
The 2026 Field by the Numbers
A field of 132 players across 66 teams — drawing members and their guests from across the country to compete for the red jacket.
132
Players
66 teams · Field complete
45
Clubs Represented
44 visiting clubs
14
States & Regions
Coast to coast
8.9
Average Index
Of 130 posted handicaps
71
Single Digits
More than half the field
2
Plus Handicaps
Simmons (+1.8) · Pyles (+1.2)
13
Family Duos
Fathers, sons, brothers
~4,180
Miles · Farthest Guest
Yosaitis · Oahu CC, Hawaii
Storylines to Watch
Farthest Traveler
Robert Yosaitis
Flying in from Oahu Country Club in Honolulu — roughly 4,180 miles — to partner with Scott Haynes.
Lowest Combined Index
Todd & Nail
David Todd (0.8) and Davis Nail (0.1) — a combined index of just 0.9. Watch this team in the Calcutta.
Plus Handicaps
Simmons & Pyles
Kyle Simmons (+1.8, Richland CC) and Spencer Pyles (+1.2, BlackHorse GC) are the only two players giving shots back to the course.
Family Pairings
13 Family Teams
Awh · Bushnell · Caldwell · Chase · DeMoss · Donnelly · Gilreath · Harris · McRae · Neinken · Pyles · Rogers · Staton.
Widest Spread
Flanagan & Bentley
Greg Flanagan (3.5) and Eric Bentley (17.2) — a 13.7-stroke spread. The strategic-pairings prize, on paper.
Mirror Image
Chase & Chase
Randy and Alex Chase both carry a 7.6 index — the only team in the field with identical handicaps. No tiebreaker required.
States Represented
Eighty percent of the field is Tennessee-based — but guests are coming from all over.
2026 Tournament Results
Congratulations to David Todd & Davis Nail, 2026 Summer Hummer Champions and winners of the Championship Shootout. David McRae & Mac McRae finished as tournament runners-up. Full flight-by-flight results below.
Flight 1Winners: David Todd & Davis Nail
| Place | Team | Club | Total | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Todd & Davis Nail |
Old Natchez | 25.5 | $300 Team |
| 2 | Michael Cannata & Kevin Kynerd |
Floridian | 24 | $150 Team |
| 3 | Nathaniel Beaver & Matt Wallace |
Golf Club of TN | 21.5 | |
| 4 | John Morrissey & Adam Doleac |
Gaylord Springs | 21.5 | |
| 5 | Jake Pyles & Spencer Pyles |
BlackHorse GC | 21.5 | |
| 6 | Scott Knabe & Kyle Simmons |
Richland CC | 21 |
Flight 2Winners: Nick Nail & Sam Logan
| Place | Team | Club | Total | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Nail & Sam Logan |
Richland CC | 26.5 | $300 Team |
| 2 | Scott Garfinkel & Mark Garfinkel |
Atlanta CC | 25.5 | $150 Team |
| 3 | Jack Neinken & Nic Neinken |
Google GC | 22.5 | |
| 4 | Brian Vingelen & Nick Rensch |
Overlake G&CC | 21 | |
| 5 | Eric Staton & Matthew Engesath |
Old Natchez | 21 | |
| 6 | John Harris & John Harris III |
Music City Golf Association | 18.5 |
Flight 3Winners: David Bushnell & Bryant Bushnell
| Place | Team | Club | Total | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Bushnell & Bryant Bushnell |
TGA | 25.5 | $300 Team |
| 2 | Billy Winfree & Taylor Bowers |
Old Hickory G&CC | 24.5 | $150 Team |
| 3 | Ryan Donnelly & Jay Donnelly |
Chattanooga G&CC | 24.5 | |
| 4 | Harry Peffen & Matthew Smith |
Piedmont Driving Club | 23.5 | |
| 5 | George Furlong & Scott Copeland |
Lakewood G&CC | 19 | |
| 6 | Danny Ward & Brandon Farrell |
The Course at Sewanee | 18 |
Flight 4Winners: Michael Cole & Blake Brooks
| Place | Team | Club | Total | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Cole & Blake Brooks |
The Grove | 29 | $300 Team |
| 2 | Cameron Wells & Jimbo Floyd |
Chattahoochee GC | 25 | $150 Team |
| 3 | Crockett Herbert & JR McAllister |
Belle Meade CC | 22.5 | |
| 4 | Roy Jordan & Danny Ewoldsen |
Nashville Golf & Athletic Club | 22 | |
| 5 | Ricky Speed & George Smith |
Belle Meade CC | 19.5 | |
| 6 | Randy Woodward & Kevin Giddis |
Watersound Club | 17 |
Flight 5Winners: David McRae & Mac McRae
| Place | Team | Club | Total | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David McRae & Mac McRae |
Hermitage GC | 28.5 | $300 Team |
| 2 | Timothy Gianikas & Jeff Jones |
Richland CC | 24 | $150 Team |
| 3 | Chris Trokey & Jim Zeck |
Meadowbrook CC | 21.5 | |
| 4 | Frank Andrews & Jim Littman |
Signature of Solon | 21 | |
| 5 | Randy Chase & Alex Chase |
Alabama Golf Association | 20 | |
| 6 | Gregory Flanagan & Eric Bentley |
Richland CC | 20 |
Flight 6Winners: Carl Awh & Robert Awh
| Place | Team | Club | Total | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Awh & Robert Awh |
Sunset Valley GC | 28 | $300 Team |
| 2 | Gary Militante & Jon Harris |
Belle Meade CC | 24.5 | $150 Team |
| 3 | L. A. Galyon & Lee Ballew |
Balsam Mountain Preserve | 23.5 | |
| 4 | Mark Barrett & Phillip Harrison |
Old Natchez | 21.5 | |
| 5 | Jeff Daniel & Bates Grainger |
Greensboro CC | 20 | |
| 6 | Nathan Hysmith & Joel Hysmith |
The Grove | 17.5 |
Flight 7Winners: Rick Turner & Frank Chalfont
| Place | Team | Club | Total | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Turner & Frank Chalfont |
Golf Club of TN | 26 | $300 Team |
| 2 | George Cohn & John Lott |
Music City Golf Association | 24 | $150 Team |
| 3 | Aaron Woodard & Chaucey Fuller |
Two Rivers | 23.5 | |
| 4 | Edwin DeMoss & Trip DeMoss |
TGA | 22 | |
| 5 | Scott Haynes & Robert Yosaitis |
Oahu CC | 20.5 | |
| 6 | Lee Thomas & Todd Brauch |
Old Hickory G&CC | 19 |
Flight 8Winners: Hayes Bryant & Sam Garza
| Place | Team | Club | Total | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hayes Bryant & Sam Garza |
Richland CC | 25 | $300 Team |
| 2 | Robert Fesmire & Boyce Adams |
Old Waverly | 25 | $150 Team |
| 3 | Shawn Bailes & Carl Knaack |
Twin Lakes Golf & Swim Club | 23 | |
| 4 | Keith Wolken & Shan Hood |
Carolinas Golf Association | 22.5 | |
| 5 | W. Gage Logan & Tom Skinner |
Windriver GC | 20 | |
| 6 | Ryan Hunt & Will Newman |
Richland CC | 19.5 |
Flight 9Winners: Duff Zimmerman & Tom Church
| Place | Team | Club | Total | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duff Zimmerman & Tom Church |
Vanderbilt Legends Club | 25 | $300 Team |
| 2 | Henry Geny & Steve Waters |
Golf Club of TN | 24.5 | $150 Team |
| 3 | Phil Walker & Scott Safford |
Vanderbilt Legends Club | 24.5 | |
| 4 | Tracy Lomax & David Bowles |
Green Meadow CC | 24 | |
| 5 | Bryan Skelton & John Eaton |
Governors Club | 22.5 | |
| 6 | John T. Johnson & Steven Rumsey |
Indian Hills CC | 14.5 |
Flight 10Winners: Peter Gilreath & Graham Gilreath
| Place | Team | Club | Total | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Gilreath & Graham Gilreath |
TGA | 29 | $300 Team |
| 2 | Michael Farley & Jim Lyday |
Nashville Golf & Athletic Club | 27.5 | $150 Team |
| 3 | John Peterson & Joe Thomas |
Old Natchez | 22 | |
| 4 | Tom Forrest & Tom O'Hern |
The GC at Fiddler's Creek | 21 | |
| 5 | Ryan Small & Michael Ebeling |
Westlake CC | 18 | |
| 6 | Brad Regens & Roshan Patel |
Belle Haven CC | 17.5 |
Flight 11Winners: Kenny Hancock & Chris Bishop
| Place | Team | Club | Total | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny Hancock & Chris Bishop |
Nashville Golf & Athletic Club | 25 | $300 Team |
| 2 | Ed Brown & Jordan Asher |
Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club | 24.5 | $150 Team |
| 3 | Chris Rogers & David Rogers |
The Moorings CC | 24.5 | |
| 4 | Carl Kornmeyer & Steve Volz |
Old Natchez | 22 | |
| 5 | Billy Caldwell & Connor Caldwell |
VSGA GC | 19.5 | |
| 6 | Ted Townsend & Robert Bindeman |
Woodmont CC | 19.5 |
Guest Clubs · 44 in All
Alabama Golf Association1
Atlanta CC1
Balsam Mountain Preserve1
Belle Haven CC1
Belle Meade CC3
BlackHorse GC1
Carolinas Golf Association1
Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club1
Chattahoochee GC1
Chattanooga Golf & CC1
Floridian1
Gaylord Springs1
Golf Club of TN3
Google GC1
Governors Club1
Green Meadow CC1
Greensboro CC1
Hermitage GC1
Indian Hills CC1
Lakewood G&CC1
Meadowbrook CC1
Music City Golf Association2
Nashville Golf & Athletic Club3
Oahu CC1
Old Hickory G&CC2
Old Natchez5
Old Waverly1
Overlake G&CC1
Piedmont Driving Club1
Richland CC6
Signature of Solon1
Sunset Valley GC1
TGA3
The Course at Sewanee1
The Golf Club at Fiddler's Creek1
The Grove2
The Moorings CC1
Twin Lakes Golf & Swim Club1
Two Rivers1
VSGA GC1
Vanderbilt Legends Club2
Watersound Club1
Westlake CC1
Windriver GC1
Woodmont CC1