FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1/22/2026
2026 FCG Callaway World Championship Boys 15-18 Champion Earns Exemption into The International Amateur
Prestigious Advancement Path for Junior Golf’s Rising Stars
Palm Desert, CA — Future Champions Golf (FCG) proudly announces a new competitive advancement opportunity for elite junior golfers competing in the 2026 FCG Callaway World Championship. Beginning with the July 13-15, 2026 Championship, the Boys 15-18 Champion will earn a career-defining exemption into the prestigious International Amateur, to be held in December.
This new exemption strengthens the pathway for top junior players to transition from junior competition into elite international amateur golf, reinforcing FCG’s mission to create meaningful progression opportunities for ambitious, internationally competitive young athletes.
A Gateway to International Amateur Competition
The International Amateur is one of the world’s premier year-end amateur golf championships. Formerly known as the South Beach International Amateur, this 72-hole stroke play event attracts a deep, global field of highly ranked amateurs, collegiate players, and elite juniors from around the world. In recent years, the championship has been contested at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida, where champions have emerged in a four-day test of precision and competitive resilience.
By earning an exemption into this event, the Boys 15-18 Champion from the FCG Callaway World Championship will join a distinguished group of competitors and showcase their game on one of amateur golf’s biggest stages — an opportunity to compete against top-tier amateur talent and draw the attention of college coaches, international ranking committees, and elite golf programs.
About the FCG Callaway World Championship
The FCG Callaway World Championship, now in its 18th annual edition, is among the most highly-anticipated junior golf tournaments worldwide. Players earn invitations through qualifying events across multiple continents and compete for world championship titles across age divisions. Supported by Callaway Golf and powered by Upgame by Trackman, the event brings together international competitors in a championship setting designed to elevate junior performance and exposure.
In 2026, the event is projected to feature expanded qualifications and participation, with 12 championship golf courses and an expected field of players from over 50 countries.
A Platform for Future Champions
Winning the Boys 15-18 division at the FCG Callaway World Championship already signifies exceptional talent and competitive readiness. With the addition of an exemption into The International Amateur, FCG further enhances its role as a launchpad for junior golfers aspiring to compete at the highest levels of amateur golf, including opportunities that bridge into collegiate and international competition.
“We’re incredibly excited to provide our champions with new avenues to compete at elite levels,” said Chris Smeal, Founder and President of Future Champions Golf. “This exemption not only rewards outstanding performance but also connects junior champions to the broader amateur golf community and its many pathways to future success.”
Event Information
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2026 FCG Callaway World Championship: July 13-15, 2026
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Exemption Award: Boys 15-18 Champion → Exemption into The International Amateur
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International Amateur: December 2026 (Dates/locations announced by event organizers)
For more information on the 2026 FCG Callaway World Championship and exemption details, visit fcgworldchampionship.com. Details on the International Amateur are available at theinternationalamateur.com.