FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – July 6, 2026 – Future Champions Golf (FCG) is proud to announce that the Boys and Girls 15–18 Champions of the 19th Annual FCG International Championship presented by Babygrande Golf have officially earned exemptions into the 2026 Elite Invitational, one of the most prestigious invitation-only junior golf championships in the world.
The 2026 Boys 15–18 Champion, Leo Higa Ng of Malaysia, and the 2026 Girls 15–18 Champion, Kwanchanok Boonchan of Bangkok, Thailand, earned their Elite Invitational exemptions by capturing their respective championships against one of the strongest international fields in junior golf.
Held annually in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, the Elite Invitational features one of the most exclusive fields in junior golf, bringing together many of the world’s highest-ranked players in a championship environment designed to prepare athletes for collegiate and professional competition.
“This exemption represents exactly what Future Champions Golf strives to provide—meaningful pathways for our players,” said Chris Smeal, Founder and President of Future Champions Golf. “Leo and Kwanchanok earned this opportunity by winning one of the most competitive international championships in junior golf. We are excited to watch them compete against the world’s best later this year.”
The exemption is part of a new partnership between Future Champions Golf and the Elite Invitational, providing champions from FCG’s premier major championships with direct access to one of junior golf’s most respected invitation-only events. Beginning in 2026, the Boys and Girls 15–18 Champions from both the FCG International Championship and the FCG Callaway World Championship earn automatic exemptions into the Elite Invitational.
The 19th Annual FCG International Championship, presented by Babygrande Golf, welcomed more than 750 junior golfers from over 40 countries, reinforcing its reputation as one of the world’s premier international junior golf championships.
Congratulations to Leo Higa Ng and Kwanchanok Boonchan on their outstanding victories and the opportunity to compete on one of junior golf’s biggest stages this November.
Learn more about the Elite Invitational: https://theeliteinvitational.org
Next chance to qualify is at the FCG Callaway World Championship!
About Future Champions Golf
Future Champions Golf (FCG) is one of the world’s leading junior golf organizations, hosting more than 200 tournaments annually while creating competitive opportunities and player development pathways for junior golfers from more than 40 countries. Through elite championships, college recruiting exposure, and international partnerships, FCG continues to help develop the next generation of collegiate and professional golfers.
