FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
San Diego, CA – January 20, 2026
Future Champions Golf announces new exemption
2026 FCG Callaway World Championship Boys 15-18 Champion Receives Waiver for 2027 Terra Cotta Invitational
Future Champions Golf (FCG), the world leader in junior golf competitions, is proud to announce a prestigious new exemption pathway for elite junior golfers competing in the FCG Callaway World Championship 2026. Starting with the championship from July 13-15, 2026, the Boys 15-18 champion shall earn an automatic exemption to the 2027 Terra Cotta Invitationalone of the strongest and most respected amateur golf events in the United States.
The Terracotta invitationheld annually in the renowned National Golf Club of Naples in Naples, Florida, is a highly competitive 54-hole stroke play amateur tournament that attracts top amateur players, including collegiate standouts, elite amateurs and former champions who have found success at the professional level. Now in its 30th year, the Terra Cotta Invitational is a… An event recognized by the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR). and an important stop on the U.S. amateur golf calendar.
“We are thrilled to partner with one of the best amateur championships in the world to create a real performance reward for our best junior golfers,” said Chris SmeelFounder and Chairman of Future Champions Golf. “This waiver reinforces FCG’s commitment to providing junior players with meaningful pathways to advance their competitive careers and achieve prominence at elite levels of the game.”
The new exemption makes it possible Boys 15-18 champion of the 2026 FCG Callaway World Championship – already one of the largest and most internationally diverse junior golf events in the world – to participate in the 2027 Terra Cotta Invitational without having to secure an additional invite. This opportunity aligns with FCG’s mission to support the transition of junior golfers from high-level junior competition to premier amateur events.
About the 2026 FCG Callaway World Championship
The 18th Annual FCG Callaway World Championship will be contested from July 13 to 15, 2026 and will bring together junior golfers from around the world who have earned their spots through qualifying events on multiple continents. The event, sponsored by Callaway Golf and powered by Upgame by Trackman, will feature championship courses, deep international fields and significant college coach visibility.
About the Terra Cotta Invitational
The Terracotta invitation is a prestigious amateur golf tournament held each April at the Naples National Golf Club. The 54-hole stroke play event draws a competitive field of elite amateur golfers, including collegiate golf standouts and top amateurs from across the U.S. and abroad. The tournament’s selective invitation process takes into account World Amateur Golf Rankings and national performance, and its alumni include several players who have achieved notable success in major championships and professional golf.
Summary of the exemption:
• Boys 15-18 Champion – 2026 FCG Callaway World Championship → Exempt for the 2027 Terra Cotta Invitational
For more information about qualifying for the 2026 FCG Callaway World Championship and eligibility for waivers, visit fcgworldchampionship.com. For more information about the Terra Cotta Invitational, visit terracotttainvitational.com.
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