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Rice Planters Amateur Championship to Exempt FCG Callaway World Junior Golf Championship Boys 15–18 Division Champion
Rancho Mirage, Calif. — Future Champions Golf (FCG) is proud to announce that the Rice Planters Amateur Championship has granted a direct exemption to the Boys 15–18 Division Champion of the FCG Callaway World Junior Golf Championship.
Beginning with the 2025 Boys 15–18 Champion, this prestigious exemption will allow the champion to compete in one of the most respected amateur golf tournaments in the United States. The opportunity will also extend to the 2026 Boys 15–18 Champion, crowned at the FCG Callaway World Junior Golf Championship in July 2026.
This exemption further enhances the competitive pathway for elite junior golfers seeking to elevate their careers in amateur and collegiate golf. The Rice Planters Amateur Championship has a long tradition of drawing strong fields and serving as a proving ground for top amateur talent.
Highlighting FCG Champion Alumni
The FCG Callaway World Junior Golf Championship has a proven track record of identifying future stars of the game. Past champions and competitors within the broader FCG events have gone on to achieve success at collegiate, amateur, and professional levels, including:
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Todd Baek – Former FCG World Champion and PGA Tour China winner.
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Norman Xiong – Past competitor in FCG events; went on to notable amateur success and collegiate golf prominence (Oregon standout).
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Sahith Theegala – FCG competitor who progressed through elite amateur ranks to PGA Tour success.
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Lucy Li – Competed at FCG World Junior events; now a leading female amateur and professional competitor.
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Ariya and Moriya Jutanugarn – Early champions on FCG events; multiple LPGA Tour winners.
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Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Aaron Wise, Beau Hossler – Developed through FCG events and national championships before success on the PGA Tour.
“These exemptions reflect FCG’s commitment to delivering meaningful competitive opportunities beyond the junior game and building pathways that extend into elite amateur and professional arenas,” said Chris Smeal, Founder and President of Future Champions Golf.
The FCG Callaway World Junior Golf Championship is one of the world’s premier junior golf events, attracting elite players from more than 36 countries. The event has become a recognized launchpad for players advancing into collegiate golf, national rankings, and beyond.
For more information on the Rice Planters Amateur Championship, visit thericeplanters.com.
For event details on the FCG Callaway World Junior Golf Championship, visit fcgworldchampionship.com.