Future Champions Golf (FCG), the global leader in junior golf competition, is proud to announce a prestigious new exemption pathway for elite junior golfers competing in the 2026 FCG Callaway World Championship. Beginning with the July 13-15, 2026 Championship, the Boys 15-18 Champion will earn an automatic exemption into the 2027 Terra Cotta Invitational, one of the strongest and most respected amateur golf events in the United States.
The Terra Cotta Invitational, held annually at the renowned Naples National Golf Club in Naples, Florida, is a highly competitive 54-hole stroke play amateur tournament that attracts top amateur players, including collegiate standouts, elite amateurs and past champions who have gone on to success at the professional level. Now in its 30th year, the Terra Cotta Invitational is a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR)-recognized event and a key stop on the U.S. amateur golf calendar.
“We are thrilled to partner with one of the premier amateur championships in the world to create a true performance reward for our top junior golfers,” said Chris Smeal, Founder and President of Future Champions Golf. “This exemption reinforces FCG’s commitment to providing meaningful pathways for junior players to advance their competitive careers and gain exposure at elite levels of the game.”
The new exemption will allow the Boys 15-18 Champion from the 2026 FCG Callaway World Championship — already one of the largest and most internationally diverse junior golf events globally — to compete in the 2027 Terra Cotta Invitational without needing to secure an additional invitation. This opportunity aligns with FCG’s mission to support junior golfers’ transition from high-level junior competition into premier amateur events.
About the 2026 FCG Callaway World Championship
The 18th Annual FCG Callaway World Championship will be contested July 13-15, 2026, bringing together junior golfers from around the world who have earned their spots through qualifying events on multiple continents. Sponsored by Callaway Golf and powered by Upgame by Trackman, the event will feature championship courses, deep international fields, and significant college coach exposure.
About the Terra Cotta Invitational
The Terra Cotta Invitational is a prestigious amateur golf tournament held each April at Naples National Golf Club. The 54-hole stroke play event draws a competitive field composed of elite amateur golfers, including standouts from collegiate golf and top amateurs from across the U.S. and beyond. The tournament’s selective invitation process considers World Amateur Golf Rankings and national performance, and its alumni include several players who have advanced to notable success in major championships and professional golf.
Exemption Summary:
• Boys 15-18 Champion — 2026 FCG Callaway World Championship → Exempt into the 2027 Terra Cotta Invitational
For more information on qualifying for the 2026 FCG Callaway World Championship and the exemption opportunity, visit fcgworldchampionship.com. For details on the Terra Cotta Invitational, visit terracottainvitational.com.