University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics

Ken Hamilton will enter his fifth year at the helm of the University of Arkansas at Monticello men's and women's golf programs in the 2025-26 season, after being announced as the head coach on July 29, 2021.

Hamilton joined UAM after spending the past four years at his alma mater, Jacksonville College in Jacksonville, Texas where he served as the Athletic Director and Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach. Prior to his promotion to the Athletic Director position in 2019, Hamilton served as the Assistant Athletic Director.

Under his guidance, the Jaguars boasted 17 NJCAA All-Academic All-Americans and one NJCAA All-Academic All-American Team. Hamilton also helped the men's and women's golf programs reach a 100 percent graduation rate and post a 3.75 GPA in 2020-21.

During his collegiate career, Hamilton played competitive golf at Jacksonville College. He began playing golf as a member of the golf team at Troup High School in Troup, Texas, where he shot an unprecedented 62 at the High School Men's Regional Tournament in 1981.

Hamilton has a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from Texas A&M - Commerce, where he also completed his Master of Athletic Administration. The Troup, Texas native, is also a veteran of the United States Navy and spent 28 years in supervision and management in the freight industry.

Hamilton and his wife, Teri, have been married for over 40 years and have three adult children and four grandchildren.