Twelve junior golfers earn exemptions into the 2027 FCG Callaway World Championship following an exciting weekend of competition in Washington.
AUBURN, WA — October 18, 2026 — Future Champions Golf (FCG) concluded an exciting weekend of junior golf competition at Washington National Golf Club, hosting the FCG Pacific Northwest World Series Championship on October 17–18, 2026.
The 36-hole championship welcomed junior golfers from Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and other regions across North America, bringing together players across six age divisions for an important weekend of championship competition and international qualifying opportunities.
With more than tournament trophies on the line, players competed for exemptions into the 2027 FCG Callaway World Championship, one of the premier international junior golf championships.
The top two finishing positions in each age division earned World Championship exemptions, including all players tied for second place.
By the conclusion of the championship, six division champions had been crowned and 12 players had earned World Championship exemptions.
The weekend showcased strong performances, competitive finishes, and the continued growth of FCG championship opportunities throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Boys College Prep: Tarzan Zhiyang Peng Captures Championship with Consistent Play
Tarzan Zhiyang Peng of Vancouver, British Columbia (Class of 2028) delivered two consistent rounds of 74 to capture the Boys College Prep Championship with a 148 (+4) total.
Peng’s steady performance over the 36-hole competition earned him a two-stroke victory and an exemption into the 2027 FCG Callaway World Championship.
Aaron Yu of Bellevue, Washington (Class of 2028) finished runner-up with rounds of 76 and 74 for a 150 (+6) total. Yu’s final-round 74 matched the champion’s closing score and secured his World Championship exemption.
Tucker Nash of Sammamish, Washington (Class of 2029) rounded out the top three with rounds of 75 and 77 for a 152 (+8) total, finishing just two strokes behind Yu.
Another notable performance came from Andrew Kung of Phoenix, Arizona, who followed an opening 82 with a final-round 73, improving by nine strokes and recording the lowest second-round score in the division.
Top Three Finishers:
- Tarzan Zhiyang Peng — 74–74 — 148 (+4)
- Aaron Yu — 76–74 — 150 (+6)
- Tucker Nash — 75–77 — 152 (+8)
Girls College Prep: Isabella Zhu Claims Four-Stroke Championship Victory
Isabella Zhu of Redmond, Washington (Class of 2030) captured the Girls College Prep Championship with rounds of 76 and 75 for a 151 (+7) total.
Zhu’s consistent play earned her a four-stroke victory and an exemption into the 2027 FCG Callaway World Championship.
The battle for runner-up honors was closely contested, with two players finishing tied at 155 (+11).
Avery Renggli of Tacoma, Washington (Class of 2030) posted rounds of 78 and 77, while Poppy Leigh of Kirkland, Washington (Class of 2030) recorded rounds of 75 and 80.
With both players sharing second place, Renggli and Leigh each earned World Championship exemptions alongside champion Zhu.
Just one stroke behind the runners-up, Avery Peterson of Kent, Myla Louch of Gig Harbor, and Rikki (Yue Qi) Liu of Vancouver, British Columbia, shared fourth place at 156 (+12).
Top Finishers:
- Isabella Zhu — 76–75 — 151 (+7)
- T2: Avery Renggli — 78–77 — 155 (+11)
- T2: Poppy Leigh — 75–80 — 155 (+11)
Boys 13–14: Ivan Yang Wins Pacific Northwest Championship
Ivan Yang of Surrey, British Columbia (Class of 2032) captured the Boys 13–14 Championship with rounds of 80 and 82 for a 162 (+18) total.
Yang’s steady performance secured a six-stroke victory and earned him an exemption into the 2027 FCG Callaway World Championship.
Ponce De Leon Tuimoloau Faletoi of Edgewood, Washington (Class of 2032) finished runner-up with rounds of 83 and 85 for a 168 (+24) total, also earning a World Championship exemption.
Jayden Gerona of Lake Oswego, Oregon (Class of 2030) secured third place with rounds of 86 and 84 for a 170 (+26) total. Gerona improved by two strokes in the final round to complete the top three.
Top Three Finishers:
- Ivan Yang — 80–82 — 162 (+18)
- Ponce De Leon Tuimoloau Faletoi — 83–85 — 168 (+24)
- Jayden Gerona — 86–84 — 170 (+26)
Girls 13–14: Nami Park Earns Seven-Stroke Championship Victory
Nami Park of Bellevue, Washington (Class of 2032) captured the Girls 13–14 Championship with rounds of 76 and 81 for a 157 (+13) total.
Park’s opening-round 76 was the lowest round recorded in the division and helped establish the foundation for her seven-stroke victory.
Annabelle Mao of Snoqualmie, Washington finished runner-up with rounds of 85 and 79 for a 164 (+20) total.
Mao delivered an impressive six-stroke improvement in the final round, recording the division’s lowest closing-round score and securing her World Championship exemption.
Kaili Kroll of Renton, Washington (Class of 2032) finished third with rounds of 83 and 89 for a 172 (+28) total.
Park and Mao earned exemptions into the 2027 FCG Callaway World Championship.
Top Three Finishers:
- Nami Park — 76–81 — 157 (+13)
- Annabelle Mao — 85–79 — 164 (+20)
- Kaili Kroll — 83–89 — 172 (+28)
Boys 11–12: Samuel Yang Captures Division Championship
Samuel Yang of North Bend, Washington earned the Boys 11–12 Championship with rounds of 84 and 91 for a 175 (+31) total.
Yang was the division’s only competitor listed in the final results and completed both rounds to claim the championship.
His first-place finish earned him an exemption into the 2027 FCG Callaway World Championship.
Division Champion:
- Samuel Yang — 84–91 — 175 (+31)
Girls 11–12: Ava Pham Delivers Outstanding Four-Over-Par Victory
Ava Pham of Tacoma, Washington (Class of 2032) delivered one of the championship’s standout performances, capturing the Girls 11–12 title with rounds of 72 and 76 for a 148 (+4) total.
Pham’s opening-round 72 was the lowest single-round score recorded among the six division champions, helping her secure a four-stroke victory.
Holiday Sun of Clyde Hill, Washington (Class of 2033) finished runner-up with rounds of 78 and 74 for a 152 (+8) total. Sun improved by four strokes in the final round and earned her World Championship exemption.
Stevie Norbe of Gig Harbor, Washington finished third with rounds of 85 and 81 for a 166 (+22) total, also improving by four strokes in the final round.
Pham and Sun earned exemptions into the 2027 FCG Callaway World Championship.
Top Three Finishers:
- Ava Pham — 72–76 — 148 (+4)
- Holiday Sun — 78–74 — 152 (+8)
- Stevie Norbe — 85–81 — 166 (+22)
Congratulations to Our 12 FCG Callaway World Championship Qualifiers!
Future Champions Golf proudly congratulates the following 12 players who earned exemptions into the 2027 FCG Callaway World Championshipthrough their performances at the FCG Pacific Northwest World Series Championship.
The top two finishing positions in each division earned exemptions, including all players tied for second place.
Boys College Prep
- Tarzan Zhiyang Peng — Vancouver, BC — Champion
- Aaron Yu — Bellevue, WA — Runner-Up
Girls College Prep
- Isabella Zhu — Redmond, WA — Champion
- Avery Renggli — Tacoma, WA — Tied Runner-Up
- Poppy Leigh — Kirkland, WA — Tied Runner-Up
Boys 13–14
- Ivan Yang — Surrey, BC — Champion
- Ponce De Leon Tuimoloau Faletoi — Edgewood, WA — Runner-Up
Girls 13–14
- Nami Park — Bellevue, WA — Champion
- Annabelle Mao — Snoqualmie, WA — Runner-Up
Boys 11–12
- Samuel Yang — North Bend, WA — Champion
Girls 11–12
- Ava Pham — Tacoma, WA — Champion
- Holiday Sun — Clyde Hill, WA — Runner-Up
The FCG Callaway World Championship brings together outstanding junior golfers from around the world for one of FCG’s premier international championship experiences.
The event represents an exciting opportunity for players to test their skills against international competition, build friendships, and become part of the growing global FCG community.
Congratulations to all 12 qualifiers! We look forward to seeing you compete on the world stage in 2027!
🏆 Champion Photos from the FCG Pacific Northwest World Series Championship
Congratulations to all our division champions and top finishers at Washington National Golf Club!
Relive the excitement of championship weekend and celebrate the accomplishments of these outstanding junior golfers.
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Thank you to all the players, families, and supporters who helped make this another memorable FCG championship weekend!
Connecting Junior Golfers Through Global Championship Opportunities
The FCG Pacific Northwest World Series Championship represented another exciting weekend of competition and opportunity within the growing Future Champions Golf platform.
From Tarzan Zhiyang Peng’s consistent play in Boys College Prep to Isabella Zhu’s four-stroke victory and Ava Pham’s impressive Girls 11–12 performance, the championship highlighted the talent and dedication of junior golfers throughout the region.
With players traveling from both the United States and Canada, the event also demonstrated the international connections being built through FCG competition.
Future Champions Golf continues to create meaningful opportunities for players to compete locally, qualify for international championships, pursue college golf, and build lifelong friendships through the game.
Congratulations to all six division champions, our 12 World Championship qualifiers, and every player who competed at Washington National Golf Club!
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