PALM DESERT, Calif. — Future Champions Golf (FCG) proudly congratulates Connor Holden of Oregon on an outstanding performance in winning the Boys 15–18 Championship at the 2026 FCG Callaway World Championship, one of the world’s premier international junior golf championships.
Competing against an elite field of top junior golfers from more than 40 countries, Holden demonstrated exceptional skill, consistency, and composure over three championship rounds to claim one of the most prestigious titles in junior golf.
As the 2026 FCG Callaway World Championship Champion, Holden has earned exemptions into several of the nation’s most respected amateur championships, providing him with incredible opportunities to continue his development against many of the world’s best amateur golfers.
Connor Holden Earns Exemptions Into:
- Terra Cotta Invitational (2027)
- Elite Invitational
- Trans-Miss Amateur Championship
- Rice Planters Amateur Championship
- California State Fair Amateur Championship
- Memorial Amateur Championship
- International Amateur Championship
These invitations represent the strength of the FCG Championship Pathway, which rewards champions with opportunities to compete at the highest levels of amateur golf.
“Connor delivered a championship performance against one of the strongest international fields assembled in junior golf. Winning the FCG Callaway World Championship is an incredible accomplishment, and these exemptions provide the next step in his competitive journey. We are excited to watch Connor continue to succeed on the national amateur stage.” — Chris Smeal, Founder & President, Future Champions Golf
The FCG Callaway World Championship has become one of the most respected junior golf championships in the world, annually attracting hundreds of elite junior golfers from across the globe while providing unparalleled exposure, college recruiting opportunities, and championship pathways into prestigious amateur and professional events.
Connor’s victory continues the tradition of FCG champions advancing to success at the collegiate, amateur, and professional levels.
Future Champions Golf congratulates Connor Holden, his family, and his support team on this remarkable achievement and wishes him continued success as he competes in some of the game’s most prestigious amateur championships.
Learn more about the FCG Callaway World Championship: fcgworldchampionship.com
