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Palatka Today
By the People, for the People
First Coast golfers sweep Palatka's Azalea Amateur tournaments
Local players dominate annual golf competition in Northeast Florida
Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:07am
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The annual Azalea Amateur golf tournament in Palatka showcases the talent and dominance of First Coast players in the region.Palatka TodayGolfers from the First Coast region of Northeast Florida swept the 69th annual Azalea Amateur tournaments held at the Palatka Golf Club. Lance LaCombe won the men's event in a playoff, continuing the local dominance of the long-running competition.
Why it matters
The Azalea Amateur is one of the premier amateur golf tournaments in the state, drawing top players from across Florida. The clean sweep by First Coast golfers showcases the strength of the local golf scene and the region's ability to produce top-tier talent.
The details
Lance LaCombe, a 25-year-old golfer from Jacksonville, won the men's Azalea Amateur in a playoff after finishing regulation tied with another First Coast player. This marks the third time in the last five years that a golfer from the First Coast has won the men's title. In the women's tournament, a trio of players from the Ponte Vedra Beach area finished in the top three spots.
- The 69th annual Azalea Amateur tournaments were held from April 1-3, 2026.
- Lance LaCombe won the men's event in a playoff on April 3, 2026.
The players
Lance LaCombe
A 25-year-old golfer from Jacksonville who won the men's Azalea Amateur in a playoff.
Ponte Vedra Beach players
A trio of female golfers from the Ponte Vedra Beach area finished in the top three spots in the women's Azalea Amateur tournament.
The takeaway
The First Coast's dominance of the Azalea Amateur underscores the region's reputation as a hotbed for elite amateur golf talent, with players from Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, and the surrounding areas continuing to excel at one of the state's premier tournaments.
