Submitted Sports News
Nathan Circle of Hardy has been crowned an Arkansas State Golf Association State Champion after winning the 2026 Arkansas Men’s Senior Amateur Championship.
The prestigious three-day tournament was held Sept. 18–20 at Hardscrabble Country Club in Fort Smith. The championship featured 54 holes of stroke play, challenging competitors to demonstrate consistency, skill and composure throughout all three days of competition.
Circle rose to the challenge and secured the championship victory, earning one of the most respected titles in Arkansas senior amateur golf.
Winning a three-day state championship requires more than one outstanding round. It takes concentration, determination and steady play from the opening tee shot through the final hole. Circle’s performance earned him the honor of being named an ASGA State Champion and brought tremendous pride to his hometown of Hardy.
