FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
San Diego, CA – January 17, 2026
Future Champions Golf announces new FCG Japan Tournament Series starting January 2026
Future Champions Golf (FCG), one of the world’s fastest growing and most internationally diverse junior golf tours, is pleased to announce the launch of the FCG Japan Tournament Seriesofficially launching in January 2026 and running through May 2026. This new series expands FCG’s global footprint and provides junior golfers across Japan with a premier path to the best junior golf championships in the world.
The FCG Japan Tournament Series 2026 will contain four total eventswith one event held each month from January to May. The season ends with the FCG City Japan Championshipwhich serves as both the Tour Championship and the series’ signature event, continuing the 2025 tradition.
A major highlight of the new series is the introduction of the FCG Japan Order of Meritwhere players collect points during all five events. At the conclusion of the FCG City Japan Championship, the top performing players in the Order of Merit will earn qualification for the prestigious championship FCG Callaway 2026 World Junior Golf Championshipone of the most globally recognized annual junior golf events. Last year the championship welcomed more than 850 players from more than 40 countries.
The Japan Tournament Series marks the beginning of FCG’s commitment to not only Japanese players and players throughout Asia, but also American college coaches, giving them the opportunity to watch these young golfers as they showcase their talent and skills.
“Japan remains one of the most influential golf cultures in the world, and the passion and discipline of young Japanese golfers is remarkable,” said Chris Smeal, founder and president of Future Champions Golf. “With this new five-event tournament series, we are creating a clear and competitive pathway for Japanese players to earn their way onto our biggest global stages through consistent performance. We can’t wait to see this series grow year on year.”
The series will feature professionally organized events designed to reflect the competitive standards of FCG’s major tournaments in the United States, including advanced scoring, premier course setups and a world-class tournament experience.
2026 FCG Japan Tournament Series now open for registration
Key Features of the 2026 FCG Japan Tournament Series:
• A total of four events from January to May 2026
• One event per month, ending with the FCG City Japan Championship
• Order of Merit Qualifying System for the 2026 FCG Callaway World Junior Golf Championship
• Professional FCG standard operations, scoring and course setups
• Expanded opportunities for Japanese players to compete internationally
• Integration with FCG’s global ranking and qualification systems in more than 40 countries
Full schedule announcements, venue details and registration information will be released shortly on FutureChampionsGolf.com and via official FCG social media channels.
“FCG strives to become the most accessible and globally connected junior golf tour,” said Smeal. “The Japan Tournament Series is a big step toward that vision.”
About Future Golf Champions
Recognized as the world leader in junior golf, Future Champions Golf (FCG) helps junior golfers develop their game and compete at the collegiate level and beyond. Founded in 2003 by PGA Teaching Professional Chris Smeal, FCG hosts more than 150 tournaments annually in the U.S. and internationally, culminating in the FCG Callaway World Junior Golf Championship.
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