A Message from FCG President Chris Smeal, PGA
Celebrating an Incredible 2026 and Introducing the 2027 FCG Tour Season & Membership Program
Dear FCG Families, Players, Coaches, and Friends,
As we prepare to launch our 2027 Future Champions Golf Tour season and membership program, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has been an extraordinary year for our organization and, most importantly, to say THANK YOU!
When I started Future Champions Golf back in 2004, I had a vision of creating something special for junior golfers. I wanted to build a program that would give young players opportunities to compete, improve, build confidence, make friendships, and ultimately help them reach their dreams through the game of golf.
More than 22 years later, that vision continues to grow in ways I could have only imagined.
Today, FCG has become a global community connecting thousands of junior golfers and families through competition, education, player development, and opportunities that extend well beyond the golf course.
And while our tournaments, championships, and international partnerships continue to grow, one thing has never changed:
Our commitment to helping every junior golfer become the best player and person they can be.
2026 — A Year of Incredible Growth and Milestones
This year has been one of the most exciting chapters in FCG history!
Our tournament platform continued to expand with more than 150 events throughout the United States and approximately 75 international qualifying opportunities, bringing together junior golfers from around the world.
Our 2026 FCG Callaway World Championship reached new heights, welcoming 752 players representing 42 countries to Southern California. Watching young golfers from different cultures, backgrounds, and countries compete together, support one another, and create lifelong memories was truly special.
Our FCG International Junior Golf Championship continued to showcase outstanding talent, while our National Tour, World Series, Kids Tour, and Collegiate Series provided opportunities for players at every stage of their competitive journey.
We also continued to strengthen the pathways available to our players, with exemptions and opportunities into elite amateur championships, collegiate competition, and professional golf events.
Seeing former FCG players competing successfully in college golf and at the professional level is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.
These opportunities are a reminder that the experiences our players have today can help shape their futures tomorrow.
Creating Pathways to Elite Amateur and Professional Golf
One of the accomplishments I am most proud of in 2026 is the significant expansion of competitive opportunities we have created for FCG players.
For years, our mission has been to provide junior golfers with the strongest possible competitive experiences while helping them prepare for college golf and beyond. This year, we took another major step forward by securing direct exemptions into some of the most respected amateur and professional golf championships.
Through our growing relationships with tournament organizations around the world, FCG champions have earned or will have opportunities to earn exemptions into professional events on the Swiss PGA Tour, Annika Women’s All Pro Tour, and Singapore Ladies Masters, along with pathways connected to the DP World Tour.
We have also expanded our championship exemptions into prestigious amateur events, including the Terra Cotta Invitational, Trans-Miss Championship, Rice Planters Amateur, International Amateur Championship, California State Fair Championship, Memorial Amateur Championship, Porter Cup, and Elite Invitational.
These opportunities are being awarded through select FCG championships, including our FCG Callaway World Championship, FCG International, FCG National Championship, Western States Cup, Las Vegas Championship, and other major events.
Another exciting milestone was having both the FCG International Junior Golf Championship and FCG Callaway World Championship recognized on AmateurGolf.com’s Majors of Junior Golf schedule, further strengthening their standing among the leading junior golf championships.
As we move into 2027, our goal is to continue expanding these relationships and creating even more meaningful opportunities for our players.
Think about what this means for a young golfer. A player can begin competing on our Kids Tour, progress through our National Tour and World Series, earn opportunities at our major championships, and potentially compete in prestigious amateur or professional events while still developing as a junior golfer.
That is the pathway we are building.
We want every FCG family to know that the tournaments their children compete in are part of something much bigger.
We are not simply creating opportunities to win trophies. We are working to open doors, create experiences, and provide pathways that can help shape a player’s future.
And we are just getting started!
Building a Truly Global Junior Golf Community
One of the most exciting developments in 2026 has been the expansion of our international relationships.
FCG is now working with outstanding junior golf organizations and leaders across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Our goal is to create a connected global pathway where a junior golfer can compete in their home country, qualify for an FCG championship, gain international experience, and pursue opportunities in college golf and beyond.
We believe golf is one of the greatest sports in the world for bringing people together.
And we are committed to making FCG a place where young golfers from everywhere feel welcome, supported, and inspired.
New Technology, College Recruiting, and Player Development
In 2026, we also took major steps forward in providing our families with resources that go far beyond tournament competition.
The launch of Campus, our college golf recruiting platform, represents an exciting new opportunity for junior golfers to build their profiles, showcase their skills, research college programs, and begin connecting with college coaches.
We know that navigating the college recruiting process can be challenging. Our goal is to help families become more informed, better prepared, and more confident as they pursue their college golf dreams.
Our relationship with Upgame by Trackman has also introduced enhanced performance tracking and statistics, helping players better understand their games and identify opportunities for improvement.
In addition, our partnership with Babygrande Golf has brought professional livestream coverage to our major championships, giving players greater exposure and allowing families, friends, and coaches around the world to follow the action.
These are important pieces of our long-term vision.
We don’t just want to provide a place to compete. We want to provide the tools, education, exposure, and opportunities to help players succeed.
Looking Ahead to 2027 — Our Biggest Vision Yet!
As exciting as 2026 has been, I believe 2027 has the potential to be even more special.
We are working hard to elevate every part of the FCG experience, from our local and regional tournaments to our largest international championships.
Our goals for the upcoming season include:
- Expanding our National Tour, World Series, Kids Tour, and Collegiate Series with outstanding competitive venues and experiences.
- Continuing to grow our international qualifying network and welcoming even more countries to our major championships.
- Building toward our goal of 900 players from more than 50 countries at the 2027 FCG World Championship.
- Developing the FCG Global Golf Games, bringing junior golfers together to represent their countries in an exciting international team championship.
- Continuing to expand our direct exemptions into prestigious amateur and professional championships, creating one of the strongest competitive pathways available to junior golfers anywhere in the world.
- Expanding our partnerships with Campus, Upgame, Babygrande Golf, and other leading organizations to bring even greater value to our players.
- Continuing to improve tournament operations, live scoring, media coverage, player recognition, and the overall family experience.
We are incredibly excited about what lies ahead!
Introducing the 2027 FCG Tour Membership Program
Our annual membership program has always been about providing tremendous value to the families who choose to be part of FCG.
For 2027, we are continuing our commitment to building one of the most comprehensive junior golf membership programs available.
Membership is designed to help families take advantage of the entire FCG platform, including priority tournament registration, member savings, exclusive partner benefits, player development resources, and enhanced opportunities through our technology partners.
Whether your child is just beginning their competitive golf journey, working toward a first tournament victory, pursuing college golf, or competing at the highest levels of junior golf, we want FCG to be a place where they can continue to grow.
There is a place for everyone at Future Champions Golf.
We encourage all families to explore our membership opportunities and choose the program that best supports their goals for the upcoming season.
Join or Renew Your FCG Tour Membership:
A Special Thank You to Our FCG Families
Before closing, I want to share something that means a great deal to me personally.
Every time I attend an FCG tournament, I am reminded why we do what we do.
I see young players overcoming challenges, celebrating personal bests, supporting their friends, and learning valuable lessons about competition, perseverance, and sportsmanship.
I see parents making sacrifices, traveling countless miles, getting up early, and doing everything they can to support their children’s dreams.
I see friendships being formed between families who might never have met if it weren’t for this wonderful game.
And I see a community that continues to inspire me to make FCG better every single year.
To our players: Keep dreaming big, keep working hard, and never forget to enjoy the journey. Your development is about so much more than your score.
To our parents: Thank you for trusting us to be part of your children’s lives. We know how much time, energy, and commitment goes into supporting a young athlete, and we never take that trust for granted.
To our coaches, tournament directors, staff, volunteers, sponsors, and partners: Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us create opportunities for the next generation.
And to everyone who has been part of FCG over the past 22 years: Thank you for helping us build something truly special.
The Best Is Still Ahead
As we head into 2027, I am more motivated than ever to continue growing Future Champions Golf and creating meaningful opportunities for young golfers everywhere.
We have accomplished so much together, but I truly believe we are only getting started.
Our vision is big. Our commitment is stronger than ever. And our appreciation for this incredible community continues to grow.
We are building much more than a junior golf tour. We are building a global community, creating pathways to opportunity, and helping shape the next generation through the game of golf.
Thank you for being part of the FCG family.
We can’t wait to see you on the course in 2027!
It’s a Family Out Here!
With sincere appreciation,
Chris Smeal, PGA
Founder & President
Future Champions Golf
Where the Future of Golf Competes
