FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 2026
FCG Washington Championship Champion Earns Direct Pathway to European Professional Golf
Future Champions Golf (FCG) is proud to announce a powerful new global pathway that connects elite junior golf in the United States directly to the international professional stage.
The Boys 15–18 Champion at the March 14–15, 2026 FCG Washington Championship at iconic Chambers Bay will earn an exemption into a Swiss PGA Tour professional event this June.
The opportunity extends even further — the winner of that Swiss PGA Tour event qualifies for the 2026 Omega European Masters, one of the premier tournaments on the prestigious DP World Tour**.
This creates a remarkable competitive ladder:
Win at Chambers Bay → Compete on the Swiss PGA Tour → Advance to the DP World Tour.
“This is what a true global pathway looks like,” said Chris Smeal, Founder and President of Future Champions Golf. “Our mission has always been to provide meaningful opportunities that reward elite performance. To give our champion the chance to compete professionally in Europe — and potentially earn a start on the DP World Tour — is extraordinary. It shows that junior golf excellence can lead to international professional opportunity.”
Chambers Bay — host of the 2015 U.S. Open and one of America’s most respected championship venues — provides the perfect stage for this opportunity. The champion will not only conquer one of the game’s great modern links-style courses but will earn the chance to take their game overseas against seasoned professionals.
This exemption reinforces FCG’s commitment to building authentic bridges from junior golf to major amateur championships and now directly into global professional competition.
As Future Champions Golf continues expanding its international footprint, partnerships like this demonstrate that FCG events are more than tournaments — they are stepping stones to the world stage.
For event details and registration information, please visit the official Future Champions Golf website.