Augusta Native Hamilton Coleman to Play in Club Car Championship

The 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur champion will compete in the PGA Tour event in his hometown.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 8:20am

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Hamilton Coleman, an Augusta native and senior at Lakeside-Evans High School, will play in the upcoming Club Car Championship PGA Tour event. Coleman, the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur champion, has been focused on golf since receiving his first set of plastic clubs as a toddler from his father.

Why it matters

The Club Car Championship is a prestigious PGA Tour event held in Coleman's hometown of Augusta, Georgia, home to the Masters Tournament. Coleman's participation as a young, local talent adds an exciting storyline to the tournament and highlights the growth of golf in the Augusta community.

The details

Coleman, who won the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur championship, will make his PGA Tour debut at the Club Car Championship in Augusta. The tournament is held annually in Coleman's hometown and provides an opportunity for the rising star to compete against top professional golfers.

  • The Club Car Championship will take place from March 25-28, 2026.

The players

Hamilton Coleman

An Augusta native and senior at Lakeside-Evans High School, Coleman is the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur champion and will make his PGA Tour debut at the Club Car Championship.

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What they’re saying

“I'm super grateful for the opportunity to play here at the Club Car Championship”

— Hamilton Coleman

What’s next

Coleman will look to make the cut and gain valuable experience playing against the top professionals at the Club Car Championship in his hometown of Augusta.

The takeaway

The participation of local talent like Hamilton Coleman in prestigious PGA Tour events like the Club Car Championship highlights the growth of golf in the Augusta community and provides an exciting opportunity for young, aspiring golfers to showcase their skills on the national stage.