He is noted for winning the 1938 Amateur Championship, captaining the United States Walker Cup team and being the long-time Secretary of Augusta National Golf Club.

Yates was born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 9, 1913[1] and was raised in a home near East Lake Golf Club's 4th green.

The Georgia Tech star became an international name in golf in 1938 when he won The Amateur Championship.

Five times in his competitive career, Yates, secretary of the Augusta National Golf Club, was the low scoring amateur in the Masters Tournament.

In 1980, Charlie was presented with the Bob Jones Award by the United States Golf Association.