FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Porter Cup Grants Waivers to FCG Las Vegas Championship Boys & Girls 15–18 Champions
Las Vegas, Nev. — Future Champions Golf (FCG) is proud to announce that the Porter cup has granted direct exemptions to the Boys and Girls 15–18 Division Champions of the FCG Las Vegas Championship.
Starting with the FCG Las Vegas Championship 2026both the boys and girls 15–18 champions will receive exemptions into the Porter Cup – one of the most prestigious and historic amateur golf championships in the world. This opportunity will continue annually, further strengthening the path from elite junior golf to top-level amateur competition.
“This waiver represents exactly what we are trying to create at FCG: meaningful competitive opportunities that connect junior success to the most respected stages of amateur golf,” said Chris Smeal, Founder and Chairman of Future Champions Golf.
A proven championship trajectory
Porter Cup – A legacy of champions
Founded in 1959The Porter Cup is widely regarded as one of the premier amateur championships in the world, with a history of identifying future stars of the game. Past champions and competitors include:
Phil Mickelson – Porter Cup champion and multiple major winner
Tiger Forest – Former Porter Cup competitor and grand champion
Ben Crenshaw — Champion and two-time Masters winner
Scott Verplank — Two-time Porter Cup champion and longtime standout on the PGA Tour
David Duval – Champion and former world number 1
The Porter Cup has consistently served as a proving ground for players who went on to achieve success at the highest levels of amateur and professional golf.
FCG Las Vegas Championship – Developing Future Stars
The FCG Las Vegas Championship has established itself as one of the most competitive junior golf events in the western United States. Over the years, the championship has produced players who have risen through collegiate golf to the professional ranks, including:
Stoll Teeth
Sahith Theegala
Norman Xiong
Sean Crocker
Ryggs Johnston
These alumni exemplify the competitive depth and developmental value of the FCG Las Vegas Championship and further its role as an entry point for golfers seeking elite amateur, collegiate and professional opportunities.
With this announcement, the FCG Las Vegas Championship continues to expand its impact by providing direct access to one of amateur golf’s most iconic events, further strengthening FCG’s commitment to building clear and meaningful pathways for junior golfers.
For more information about the Porter Cup, visit portercup.com.
For more information about the FCG Las Vegas Championship, visit futurechampionsgolf.com.
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