Georgia's Coleman Wins 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur

Hamilton Coleman, a 17-year-old from Augusta, Georgia, won the 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur with a 2-and-1 victory over Vietnam's Minh Nguyen at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas. Coleman never trailed during the 36-hole final, though Nguyen closed the gap several times before Coleman secured the win with a birdie on the 35th hole. This victory earns Coleman a spot in the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills and places him among notable past champions like Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler. Coleman's performance follows a season of ups and downs and builds on prior successes at events like the Junior Players Championship and Drive, Chip & Putt Championship. Nguyen’s runner-up finish grants him exemption from qualifying for the 2025 U.S. Amateur, emphasizing the international depth of junior golf talent. Both players demonstrated resilience and composure, marking them as rising stars in the sport.