2027 Golf Quarter
Final design, announced 26 October 2026
The 2027 golf quarter is one of the first five Youth Sports Quarters. A young golfer finishes a swing with the club over the shoulder, set against the dimpled surface of a golf ball. The U.S. Mint published the final design on 26 October 2026; it matches candidate GOLF-07 in the review panels' portfolios. Its release date has not been announced.
The golf quarter design
A young golfer finishes a swing with the club over the shoulder, set against the dimpled surface of a golf ball. GOLF runs along the bottom rim and 2027 sits in a panel at the right.
Golf produced the closest vote of the 2027 review. The CCAC's top two designs tied on points, the Commission of Fine Arts chose a third design altogether, and the CCAC's pick is the one on the coin.
The front of the coin carries the new George Washington portrait shared by all 20 Youth Sports Quarters. See the obverse. The U.S. Mint had not published designer and sculptor credits as of 31 October 2026.
How the design was chosen
| Candidate designs | 11 (GOLF-01 to GOLF-11) |
|---|---|
| CCAC recommendation | GOLF-07, 15 of 33 points: tied with GOLF-02 at 15 points; GOLF-07 won a roll-call vote 6 to 5. Meeting of 24 February 2026. |
| CFA recommendation | Its reverse #4, chosen for its composition of three figures and the clever placement of the golf ball and flag as part of the word Golf. Meeting of 19 February 2026. |
| Final design | Matches GOLF-07 (CCAC pick) |
| Final design published | 26 October 2026, by the U.S. Mint, without design codes |
GOLF-07 and GOLF-02 both scored 15 of 33, the lowest winning score of any 2027 sport. Members argued over whether the child's swing in each design was accurate before a roll-call vote went 6 to 5 for GOLF-07.
The CFA recommended its design #4 instead, three young golfers with the ball and flag worked into the word Golf. The Treasury Secretary went with the CCAC.
The Secretary chose the CCAC's pick. The CFA's three-figure design was not used.
Release and versions
- Release date: not announced as of 31 October 2026. See release dates.
- Proof: an S proof in the 2027 U.S. Mint Proof Set, which the Mint already lists.
- Circulation strikes: expected from Philadelphia (P) and Denver (D), as in earlier quarter programs. Other collector versions have not been announced.
The other 2027 quarters
BaseballBASE-01
SoccerSOCC-01
SoftballSOFT-04A
SnowboardingSNOW-03Frequently asked questions
- What does the golf quarter look like?
- A young golfer finishes a swing with the club over the shoulder, set against the dimpled surface of a golf ball. GOLF runs along the bottom rim and 2027 sits in a panel at the right.
- Which design was chosen for the golf quarter?
- The finished design matches candidate GOLF-07. The Secretary chose the CCAC's pick. The CFA's three-figure design was not used.
- When will the golf quarter be released?
- Its release date had not been announced as of 31 October 2026. It is one of the five 2027 Youth Sports Quarters, and the program begins on 1 January 2027.
- What is on the front of the golf quarter?
- A new portrait of George Washington, design GW-01, shared by every Youth Sports Quarter from 2027 to 2030.
- Will the golf quarter be worth more than 25 cents?
- Coins from circulation in recent quarter programs have been worth face value. Premiums go to proofs, silver versions, top certified grades and genuine errors. Real sale prices will be added here after release.
Sources
- U.S. Mint press release, United States Mint Announces New Circulating Coin Program: Designs for 2027 Coins Shared Publicly for the First Time (26 October 2026)
- U.S. Mint media kit, Youth Sports Coin Collection (final 2027 designs and the 2027 to 2030 lineup)
- CCAC letter to the Treasury Secretary on the 2027 American Youth Sports Quarters (24 February 2026)
- CCAC minutes, public meeting of 24 February 2026
- U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, CFA 19/FEB/26-13, 2027 Youth American Sports Quarters reverses
- CFA presentation, 2027 Youth Sports Quarters reverse candidate designs (PDF)
- CCAC portfolio, 2027 Youth Sports Quarters reverse candidate designs: golf
- U.S. Mint, Proof Set Subscription (2027 Proof Set)
Last verified: 31 October 2026. The 2027 designs are final, announced by the U.S. Mint on 26 October 2026. Release dates, mintages and products are added here when the Mint announces them.