Facts About Hamilton Coleman: Discover 13 Interesting Details About the American Amateur Golfer
Hamilton Coleman, a rising star in the world of golf, recently clinched a significant victory at the 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. The 18-year-old from Texas secured a 2-and-1 victory over Minh Nguyen at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas, Texas [1][2].
Coleman's journey to the championship was marked by a strong performance, as he held a 5-up lead after 12 holes and closed out the intense 36-hole final with a decisive 10-foot birdie putt on the 35th hole.
This victory is especially noteworthy as Coleman becomes the fourth future University of Georgia golfer to win the U.S. Junior Am title, joining an elite group that includes major champion Brian Harman. Coleman's win also earned him exemptions into multiple major amateur events and the 2026 U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills, marking a substantial milestone in his amateur career [1].
Before this title, Coleman demonstrated his promise by competing and winning against top junior and professional peers. In 2024, he defeated Blades Brown in a two-hole playoff to win The Junior Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass [3]. Coleman also participated in the 2022 Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals at Augusta National [4].
In addition to his impressive golfing achievements, Coleman is a dedicated student-athlete. He has committed to play collegiate golf at the University of Georgia starting in 2026 [1][2][4]. Coleman's favourite golfer is Rickie Fowler, and his dream fourball would include Jack Nicklaus, Rickie Fowler, and Justin Thomas.
Coleman's first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) victory came in July 2023, when he won the Auburn Opelika Junior All-Star [5]. With his recent success at the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, Coleman is certainly a golfer to watch in the future.
References:
[1] U.S. Junior Amateur Championship: Hamilton Coleman Wins 2025 Title - Golf Channel [2] Hamilton Coleman Wins 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur - Golf Digest [3] Junior Players Championship: Hamilton Coleman Defeats Blades Brown in Playoff - Golfweek [4] Hamilton Coleman Competes in Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals - PGATour.com [5] Hamilton Coleman Wins Auburn Opelika Junior All-Star - AJGA.org
Hamilton Coleman's victory at the 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship not only secured him exemptions into multiple major amateur events, but it also marked his entrance into the world of professional golf. As a dedicated student-athlete who idolizes Rickie Fowler, Coleman dreams of playing a fourball with Jack Nicklaus and Justin Thomas.
