FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 31, 2025
**Future Champions Golf Announces 2026 FCG Western States Junior Players Cup
Featuring World Amateur Ranking Competition, AJGA Stars, FCG Callaway World Championship Qualifying & Inaugural Three Nations Cup**
Menifee, CA — Future Champions Golf (FCG) proudly announces the 2026 FCG Western States Junior Players Cup, set for February 14–16, 2026 at Menifee Lakes Country Club. As one of the premier junior golf events globally, this 18th annual 54-hole championship once again returns with World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) status, offering junior competitors a pathway to international recognition, college exposure, and elite competition. Future Champions Golf Tour
World-Class Competition & Rankings
The FCG Western States Jr. Players Cup is recognized as a World Amateur Ranked event, attracting top junior players seeking to improve their global standing. Competitors will challenge one of Southern California’s most respected courses over three competitive rounds, with a cut after Day Two for top performers. Future Champions Golf Tour
In addition to WAGR points, strong performances earn AJGA PBE/Stars recognition, boosting players’ visibility with colleges and junior golf peers. Top finishers receive valuable AJGA performance stars, a key metric in college golf recruiting. Future Champions Golf Tour
FCG Callaway World Championship Qualifying
This event also serves as an important qualifier for the 2026 FCG Callaway World Junior Golf Championship, a globally significant championship where players earn entry through FCG Tour and partner association qualifying events worldwide. Future Champions Golf Tour
Qualifiers from this event will begin building momentum toward July’s World Championship, where players from across the world compete for elite honors and college recruiting attention. Future Champions Golf Tour
Inaugural Three Nations Cup Invitational
For the first time, FCG introduces the Three Nations Cup, a new international team competition featuring elite junior players from the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This invitational runs concurrently with the Western States Cup and is scheduled for February 14–16, 2026 at Menifee Lakes. Future Champions Golf Tour
Each nation fields a team of eight (four boys and four girls ages 15–18), and the top three individual scores in each gender count toward the team total. The event celebrates cross-border competition and development, providing a unique team dynamic rarely seen at the junior level. maplejt.com
A Storied Tradition of Junior Excellence
First hosted in 2008, the Western States Cup has become a staple of the junior golf calendar and a stepping stone for rising stars. Past champions have gone on to top collegiate programs and professional success, reflecting FCG’s long-standing commitment to player development on a global stage. Future Champions Golf Tour
“The Western States Junior Players Cup continues to deliver championship golf experiences that prepare juniors for the next level — whether collegiate golf or international competition. With the addition of the Three Nations Cup, we’re thrilled to expand that competitive opportunity on a truly international scale,” said Chris Smeal, Founder of Future Champions Golf.
Player & Spectator Information
• Event Dates: February 14–16, 2026
• Location: Menifee Lakes Country Club, Menifee, CA
• Format: 54 Holes — Boys & Girls Divisions (WAGR)
• Team Event: Three Nations Cup Invitational
• Qualifying: FCG Callaway World Championship points & AJGA recognition opportunities
Players and families can register and find event schedules, tee times, and field information at FutureChampionsGolf.com.
Media Contact:
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