SAN DIEGO, Calif. – July 6, 2026 – Future Champions Golf (FCG) is proud to announce that the Boys and Girls 15–18 Champions of the 19th Annual FCG International Championship presented by Babygrande Golf have officially earned exemptions into the 2026 Elite Invitational, one of the most prestigious invitation-only junior golf championships in the world. 

The 2026 Boys 15–18 Champion, Leo Higa Ng of Malaysia, and the 2026 Girls 15–18 Champion, Kwanchanok Boonchan of Bangkok, Thailand, earned their Elite Invitational exemptions by capturing their respective championships against one of the strongest international fields in junior golf. 

Held annually in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, the Elite Invitational features one of the most exclusive fields in junior golf, bringing together many of the world’s highest-ranked players in a championship environment designed to prepare athletes for collegiate and professional competition. 

“This exemption represents exactly what Future Champions Golf strives to provide—meaningful pathways for our players,” said Chris Smeal, Founder and President of Future Champions Golf. “Leo and Kwanchanok earned this opportunity by winning one of the most competitive international championships in junior golf. We are excited to watch them compete against the world’s best later this year.”

The exemption is part of a new partnership between Future Champions Golf and the Elite Invitational, providing champions from FCG’s premier major championships with direct access to one of junior golf’s most respected invitation-only events. Beginning in 2026, the Boys and Girls 15–18 Champions from both the FCG International Championship and the FCG Callaway World Championship earn automatic exemptions into the Elite Invitational. 

The 19th Annual FCG International Championship, presented by Babygrande Golf, welcomed more than 750 junior golfers from over 40 countries, reinforcing its reputation as one of the world’s premier international junior golf championships. 

Congratulations to Leo Higa Ng and Kwanchanok Boonchan on their outstanding victories and the opportunity to compete on one of junior golf’s biggest stages this November.

Learn more about the Elite Invitational: https://theeliteinvitational.org

Next chance to qualify is at the FCG Callaway World Championship!

About Future Champions Golf

Future Champions Golf (FCG) is one of the world’s leading junior golf organizations, hosting more than 200 tournaments annually while creating competitive opportunities and player development pathways for junior golfers from more than 40 countries. Through elite championships, college recruiting exposure, and international partnerships, FCG continues to help develop the next generation of collegiate and professional golfers.

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Utah Prep Academy provides aspiring golfers with an environment designed to maximize both academic and athletic success. The program combines elite golf instruction, competitive tournament opportunities, strength and conditioning, academic excellence, and comprehensive college recruiting support to help student-athletes prepare for the next level.

“FCG is excited to welcome Utah Prep Academy as a partner,” said Founder and CEO Chris Smeal. “Their commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes aligns perfectly with FCG’s mission of helping junior golfers achieve their dreams of playing college golf and beyond.”

Through this partnership, FCG members and families will have greater access to information about Utah Prep Academy’s unique boarding school experience and the resources available to golfers pursuing collegiate opportunities.

Utah Prep Academy’s year-round development model gives student-athletes the opportunity to train with experienced coaches while receiving a college-preparatory education that equips them for success both on and off the golf course.

FCG looks forward to working with Utah Prep Academy to provide junior golfers with additional pathways toward collegiate and competitive success.

To learn more about Utah Prep Academy and its golf program, visit utahprep.com.

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As part of this partnership, every FCG player can receive 3 months of Upgame completely free, giving you access to one of the most powerful golf performance platforms available.

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A Special Welcome from Team Callaway!

The countdown is on for the FCG Callaway World Championship, and some familiar faces from Team Callaway are excited to welcome players from around the world!

Hear inspiring messages from Callaway Staff Professionals, including major champion Xander Schauffele, as they wish all competitors the best of luck before one of the world’s premier junior golf events.

Whether you’re competing, caddying, or cheering from home, this is a must-watch before tournament week.

Good luck to all of our players—we can’t wait to see you in Palm Desert for an unforgettable week of world-class junior golf!

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LIVPUR, the performance hydration brand trusted by elite athletes and built on clean, science-backed nutrition, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2026 FCG Callaway World Championship, one of the premier junior golf events in the world.

As part of the partnership, LIVPUR will provide a complimentary sample of its signature Hydrate electrolyte drink mix to every player attending the tournament’s Welcome Party, helping young athletes stay hydrated and perform at their best throughout championship week.

LIVPUR’s Hydrate formula combines electrolytes, amino acids, and a sodium-glucose transport system designed to support rapid hydration, sustained stamina, muscle recovery, and fatigue reduction. The brand has become a favorite among professional and amateur athletes alike for its clean ingredients and performance-focused approach. 

“Junior golfers are the future of the game, and we’re excited to support them during one of the most prestigious events in junior golf,” said LIVPUR. “The FCG Callaway World Championship brings together talented young athletes from around the globe, and we’re proud to help them stay hydrated and energized throughout the week.”

The FCG Callaway World Championship annually attracts top junior golfers representing numerous countries and provides a world-class competitive experience for players aspiring to compete at the collegiate and professional levels.

LIVPUR has built a strong presence within the golf community through partnerships with some of the game’s most recognizable names, including PGA and LPGA professionals who have invested in and helped shape the brand’s performance products. 

The LIVPUR Hydrate line features a blend of electrolytes, amino acids, and performance ingredients designed to support athletes before, during, and after competition. The company is committed to providing clean, effective nutrition solutions that help athletes maximize performance and recovery. 

About LIVPUR

LIVPUR is a Nashville-based performance nutrition company dedicated to creating clean, effective hydration and wellness products for athletes and active lifestyles. Through science-backed formulations featuring electrolytes, amino acids, and premium ingredients, LIVPUR helps athletes hydrate faster, recover smarter, and perform at their highest level. Learn more at LIVPUR. 

About the FCG Callaway World Championship

The FCG Callaway World Championship is one of the largest and most prestigious junior golf tournaments in the world, bringing together elite junior golfers from across the United States and internationally to compete at championship-caliber venues while showcasing the future stars of the game.

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Our goal at FCG is simple: we want every participant to have a great experience at every event we host.

These championships are about so much more than scores and trophies. They are opportunities to compete, make new friends, build confidence, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

For some, it may be a personal best. For others, a top finish. It may be a breakthrough moment, a challenge to overcome, or an experience that helps build resilience and toughness.

No matter the outcome, every player walks away with an opportunity to grow.

That is what drives us every day. We are committed to providing opportunities that help young athletes become stronger competitors, stronger leaders, and stronger people.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to the FCG Callaway World Championship and continue building an environment where players from around the world can learn, compete, and thrive together.

Because in the end, it’s about much more than golf.

It’s about helping shape the next generation.

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In the childhood cancer community, there is a group of warriors whose courage is rarely acknowledged, whose sacrifices are often unseen, and whose emotional wounds are carried quietly, privately, and for life. These are the siblings — the protectors, the shadows, the steady hands holding families together while the world focuses on the child in the hospital bed.

I call them NEDlings.

The term comes from the phrase NED — No Evidence of Disease, the milestone every family prays for. But for siblings, “NED” becomes a place they live in every day. They exist in the NED Zone, where fear and hope collide, where they learn to be strong long before childhood should require it. NEDlins are the brothers and sisters who carry the emotional weight of cancer without ever being the patient. They are the most overlooked children in the cancer world — and yet they are often the strongest.

No one embodies this more than Taryn Murphy, the younger sister of my daughter, Jaclyn.

When Jaclyn was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor at age nine, our world shattered. Everything became about survival — surgeries, treatments, MRIs, medications, fear. But in the middle of that storm stood Taryn, just seven years old, with a heart far too big for her tiny frame. She became Jaclyn’s protector, her anchor, her constant companion.

Before cancer, they were best friends. After cancer, they became something deeper — soul‑bound sisters, forged in fear, strengthened by love, and united by a journey no child should ever have to walk.

Taryn never complained. She never asked why Jaclyn got all the attention. She never resented the hospital visits, the missed holidays, the whispered conversations between adults. Instead, she stepped into a role that no one assigned her but that she embraced instinctively: guardian.

She held Jaclyn’s hand during the darkest nights. She slept beside her when fear kept them both awake. She learned to read the look in her sister’s eyes before pain arrived. She became the quiet strength that allowed Jaclyn to keep fighting.

Today, Jaclyn is 31. Taryn is 29, a mother of three beautiful, healthy children. And their bond — tested, stretched, and strengthened by cancer — is unbreakable. They are still best friends. Still protectors. Still each other’s safe place.

Cancer shaped them, but it did not define them. Love did. Sisterhood did. Resilience did.

And through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, their journey has shaped the lives of thousands of others.

FOJ has improved the quality of life for more than 1,300 children battling pediatric cancers — and their siblings. Because we know now what we didn’t know then: siblings need a team too. They need support, recognition, and a place to put the emotions they’ve been carrying alone.

NEDlins are not secondary characters in the cancer story. They are co‑survivors. They are emotional first responders. They are the glue that holds families together.

Taryn’s strength — quiet, fierce, unwavering — has become a model for every sibling we meet. Her journey with Jaclyn taught us that healing must include the whole family. That love is a form of medicine. And that siblings deserve to be seen, honored, and supported just as deeply as the child in treatment.

The world may not always notice the NEDlins. But at Friends of Jaclyn, we do. Because we’ve lived it. Because we’ve loved it. Because we’ve watched it shape two extraordinary women who continue to change lives every day.

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. & CHINA — Future Champions Golf (FCG) and Super Lychee Golf have announced an enhanced strategic partnership designed to create additional opportunities for junior golfers throughout China to access elite competition, college recruiting resources, and global playing experiences.

The expanded partnership will strengthen the pathway for players in China to compete in additional Future Champions Golf events in the United States while gaining increased exposure to college coaches and international opportunities.

As part of the enhanced collaboration, players will have access to Campus, FCG’s official college golf recruiting platform, providing student-athletes with the tools needed to build recruiting profiles, connect with college coaches, and better navigate the college golf recruiting process.

Players will also have opportunities to compete in FCG’s premier summer championship series, known as the FCG Big 3, including:

• FCG International Championship | San Diego, California
• FCG Callaway World Championship | Rancho Mirage, California
• FCG National Championship | Southern California

These events annually attract thousands of players from more than 40 countries and provide a truly global competitive experience.

In addition, the FCG Big 3 events are professionally livestreamed by Babygrande Golf, allowing players, families, coaches, and fans around the world to follow tournament action, player interviews, and championship moments from anywhere.

“This enhanced partnership with Super Lychee Golf represents another important step in expanding opportunities for young golfers throughout China,” said Chris Smeal, Founder and President of Future Champions Golf and Co-Founder of Campus.
“Our mission has always been to build pathways, not barriers. Through additional events, college recruiting support, and global championship experiences, we are creating meaningful opportunities for players to pursue their dreams both on and off the golf course.”

The partnership reinforces FCG’s commitment to building a truly global platform where players can compete internationally, gain college exposure, and become part of a worldwide junior golf community.

Super Lychee Golf has been instrumental in growing junior golf throughout China and will continue to identify and support players seeking opportunities to compete on an international stage.

Together, FCG and Super Lychee Golf will continue to strengthen connections between China and the United States while creating more opportunities for the next generation of golfers.

About Future Champions Golf

Future Champions Golf (FCG), headquartered in San Diego, California, hosts more than 200 tournaments annually and welcomes players from more than 40 countries. FCG is recognized as one of the world’s leading junior golf organizations and is committed to providing pathways to college golf, elite amateur events, and professional opportunities.

About Campus

Campus is a modern college golf recruiting platform designed to help players build their profiles, connect with college coaches, and navigate the recruiting journey with confidence.

About Super Lychee Golf

Super Lychee Golf is one of China’s leading golf organizations dedicated to developing competitive junior golfers and creating international opportunities for players throughout the region.

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Babygrande Golf and Future Champions Golf (FCG) today announced a landmark three-year strategic partnership that will position Babygrande Golf as the Official Global Partner and exclusive livestream media partner of the FCG Tour through 2028.

The partnership represents a significant investment in the future of junior golf media and will provide expanded livestream coverage, player storytelling, content creation, and digital engagement opportunities across Future Champions Golf events worldwide.

As part of the agreement, Babygrande Golf will serve as the presenting partner of the FCG Tour, with integration throughout the organization’s tournament schedule, digital platforms, event branding, and championship coverage. The partnership will debut with the FCG International Junior Golf Championship Presented by Babygrande Golf and extend across FCG’s global event portfolio. 

Future Champions Golf has established itself as one of the premier developmental tours in junior golf. The organization hosts more than 150 tournaments annually across the United States, with a particularly significant presence throughout California and the western region of the country. Through an additional network of more than 75 international qualifiers and partner events, FCG’s global footprint exceeds 200 events each year, creating competitive opportunities for thousands of junior golfers worldwide.

“This partnership represents an incredible opportunity to elevate the visibility of junior golf on a global scale,” said Patrick Plank, President of Babygrande Golf. “Their impact on junior golf, particularly throughout the West Coast, is undeniable. With more than 200 events globally, FCG is helping shape the next generation of golfers every day. Together, we have an opportunity to create a media ecosystem that gives these athletes greater visibility, stronger storytelling, and a platform that matches the level of competition they experience on the course.”

Under the agreement, Babygrande Golf will have exclusive rights to produce and distribute livestream coverage from FCG events. 

“We have always believed that our players deserve world-class opportunities both on and off the golf course,” said Chris Smeal, Founder of Future Champions Golf. “Babygrande Golf shares our vision for the future of the game and brings a level of innovation, storytelling, and media expertise that will help showcase our players, tournaments, and community in exciting new ways. We are thrilled to build this partnership together over the coming years.”

The agreement includes enhanced coverage and partnership integration surrounding FCG’s premier championship events, including the FCG International Championship, FCG Callaway World Championship, and FCG National Championship. Babygrande Golf will serve as the official media and content partner for these marquee events while working alongside FCG to create expanded opportunities for players, families, sponsors, and fans. 

The partnership marks another significant milestone in Babygrande Golf’s mission to become the leading media and technology platform dedicated to junior, amateur, and collegiate golf while further expanding Future Champions Golf’s ability to connect players with audiences around the world.

About Babygrande Golf

Babygrande Golf is a media and technology company focused on premium livestream coverage, storytelling, and digital innovation across junior, amateur, and collegiate golf. Through live broadcasts, original content, and emerging technology, Babygrande Golf is modernizing how the next generation of golfers is discovered, followed, and celebrated.

About Future Champions Golf

Future Champions Golf is one of the world’s leading junior golf organizations, hosting more than 150 tournaments annually across the United States and supporting an additional network of more than 75 international qualifiers and partner events worldwide. FCG provides competitive opportunities for junior golfers of all ages and skill levels while helping prepare athletes for success at the collegiate and professional levels.

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