San Diego, CA – The Future Champions Golf Tour (FCG) — one of the world’s fastest-growing junior golf organizations — is proud to announce a new international partnership with the Jungle (Junior Nations Golf League)r, expanding FCG’s global reach into South America with four official FCG Callaway World Championship Qualifying Events for the 2026 season.
Through this partnership, talented junior golfers across South America will now have a direct pathway to qualify for the prestigious FCG Callaway World Championship, held annually in Palm Desert, California, USA, attracting over 750 players from more than 40 countries each year.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Jungle (Junior Nations Golf League) to create more opportunities for aspiring young golfers throughout South America,” said Chris Smeal, Founder and President of Future Champions Golf. “Our mission has always been to help junior golfers worldwide compete, develop, and gain exposure — and this collaboration will open new doors for international talent to shine at the world stage.”
The Jungle Junior Golf Tour, based in South America, has quickly built a reputation for high-quality junior events across the region, emphasizing sportsmanship, development, and cultural exchange. The addition of official FCG World Championship Qualifiers solidifies both tours’ shared commitment to growing the game globally.
2026 South America Qualifier Schedule
Official FCG Callaway World Championship qualifying events will be held in four key markets across South America, giving juniors in the region direct access to world-class competition.
(Finalized host venues and dates to be announced soon.)
About the FCG Callaway World Championship
The FCG Callaway World Championship is one of the largest and most prestigious junior golf tournaments on the planet, featuring over 700 junior golfers from over 40 countries competing across 11 championship courses in Palm Desert, California. The event is recognized by the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) and supported by Callaway Golf as its Premier Partner.
About Future Champions Golf
Founded in San Diego, California, Future Champions Golf (FCG) is dedicated to developing young golfers through professionally run tournaments, camps, and training programs. With events held worldwide and a mission to prepare players for collegiate and professional golf, FCG has become a trusted pathway to success in junior golf.
Learn more at www.futurechampionsgolf.com
About Jungle Junior Golf Tour
JUNGLE is a junior golf platform and tournament tour designed to connect junior international players with U.S. college coaches through performance data and competition. Combining a digital platform that tracks player stats and visibility with a high-level tournament circuit across the region, JUNGLE builds a clear pathway for international junior players and their goal to play college golf