San Diego, CA – Future Champions Golf (FCG) proudly wraps up another magnificent week as it hosted the 18th Annual FCG International Junior Golf Championship, drawing over 600 junior players from more than 40 countries in one of the world’s largest open junior golf tournaments.
From June 29 through July 3, elite young golfers aged 6–18 showcased their talents across premier golf courses in the San Diego and Temecula regions, including Twin Oaks Golf Course, Temecula Creek Inn, Links at Lakehouse “St. Mark,” and Pala Mesa Resort futurechampionsgolf.com+8fcginternationalgolf.com+8fcginternationalgolf.com+8. The Championship also featured kicked-off activities on June 28 with the Par 3 Contest at Rancho Carlsbad Golf Course futurechampionsgolf.com+4fcginternationalgolf.com+4futurechampionsgolf.com+4.
Highlights include:
- Boys 15-18 champion: Landon Abalateo from Fair Oaks, CA scored a 3-Day Total of (−19) fcginternationalgolf.com+2futurechampionsgolf.com+2futurechampionsgolf.com+2.
- Thrilling competition across all ten age divisions (7–8, 9–10, 11–12, 13–14, 15–18), with standout performances from junior athletes worldwide fcginternationalgolf.com+3fcginternationalgolf.com+3futurechampionsgolf.com+3.
- Participation of nearly 40 U.S. college golf coaches scouting future talent, following a tradition of recruitment exposure at FCG events fcginternationalgolf.com+15futurechampionsgolf.com+15futurechampionsgolf.com+15.
The FCG International serves as more than competition: it’s a gateway. Champions in the 15–18 divisions secured exemptions to the Uswing Mojing Junior World Championships and integral qualifying spots for the IMG Academy Junior World Championship fcginternationalgolf.com+8futurechampionsgolf.com+8fcginternationalgolf.com+8. Furthermore, standout achievers received AJGA Performance Stars, supporting their junior-to-college trajectory futurechampionsgolf.com+1fcginternationalgolf.com+1.
Founded in 2008 as the San Diego Junior Masters and rebranded in 2013, FCG International has soared in prestige—it was televised on Fox Sports to 86 million homes in 2013, and continues to grow as the largest open junior golf event futurechampionsgolf.com+13futurechampionsgolf.com+13fcginternationalgolf.com+13.
“This event exemplifies our mission to elevate junior golfers on a global stage while providing invaluable exposure to college programs and world‑ranking opportunities,” said Chris Smeal, Founder of Future Champions Golf. “Our expansion since 2008, and the diverse participation this year, illustrate the power of junior golf to shape the next generation.”
FCG International is staged as part of the FCG World Series, which in 2025 hosts over 120 U.S. events and 50+ international qualifiers fcginternationalgolf.com+9futurechampionsgolf.com+9futurechampionsgolf.com+9fcginternationalgolf.com+7futurechampionsgolf.com+7fcginternationalgolf.com+7. Supported by sponsors like Callaway Golf, the Tour offers a structured pathway from youth competition to college golf and beyond futurechampionsgolf.com+1futurechampionsgolf.com+1.
About Future Champions Golf
Future Champions Golf Tour operates an expansive global junior golf platform with over 125 events annually. It’s committed to empowering young athletes through competition, coaching, and college placement. FCG World Series events—including the National, International, and Callaway World Championship—are heavily recruited and offer world-amateur-ranked opportunities futurechampionsgolf.com+1futurechampionsgolf.com+1.
For more information or inquiries about upcoming tournaments, visit fcginternationalgolf.com or contact:
Phone: (844) 324‑2377
Email: info@futurechampionsgolf.com
Media Contacts
Future Champions Golf
844‑324‑2377
info@futurechampionsgolf.com
Tournament Week Press Inquiries
Chris Smeal, Founder & Director
FCG International Junior Golf Championship remains a milestone on the junior golf calendar—where young athletes chase excellence, make global connections, and graduate to higher athletic ambitions.
