FUTURE CHAMPIONS GOLF (FCG) HANDBOOK - 2014 EDITION < FOR EVERY JUNIOR GOLFER > JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY AND TOURNAMENT PROGRAM Headquarters located at Stadium Golf Center San Diego, CA Founded by PGA Teaching Professional Chris Smeal, PGA Director of Operations Antrone Williams Contact Us: 858-212- 1547 Email: info@futurechampionsgolf.com Website: www.futurechampionsgolf.com
1. About Future Champions Golf 2. FCG Difference 3. Membership and Benefits 4. Social Media 5. Coaching and Lesson Policies FCG ACADEMY 6. Tournament Opportunities FCG TOUR 7. Hard Card 8. Code of Conduct 9. Spectator Policy 10. Pace of Play Policy 11. Yardage Guide 12. Scoring Policy 13. Frequently Asked Questions TABLE OF CONTENTS NEW SPONSORS! FCG would like to thank all of our current and new sponsors for 2014! - Dozen Callaway Balls to each player at each 2014 FCG National and World Series Event - PlayKleen Towels for Players at Select 2014 Events - Global Golf Post to feature write up of every 2014 FCG World Series Event in their Magazine - Fujikura to provide participants with Free Custom Club Fitting at Authorized Fujikura Dealers - 18 Greens Staff and Team Shirt Sponsor - Easy18 to provide special gifts at select events - Bushnell Golf to provide range finders for Upper Division Champions at Select Events in 2014 NEW TOURNAMENT VENUES FCG Pacific Northwest Championship will be at the amazing Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in Portland, OR FCG Texas Championship will be at the beautiful Horseshoe Bay Golf Resort New! FCG Los Angeles Championship at River Ridge Golf Course
ABOUT FUTURE CHAMPIONS GOLF Future Champions Golf is now a One Stop Shop for Complete Junior Golf Development. Founded as an Instruction Only Program in 2004, FCG launched a Tournament Series in December 2007 that has now developed into one of the premier and most successful junior golf training programs in the world. We provide the roadmap to players and parents for successful player development. We are committed to affordability and positive youth development. FCG has become one of the Highest Recruited Tournament and Academy platforms in the USA by College Golf Coaches. We created FCG to help players and parents have a specific and affordable roadmap to continue to improve and take your golf game to the highest level. FCG ACADEMY Private and Group Coaching for all levels of Junior Golfers with our Award Winning Staff Home teaching facility is Stadium Golf Center o Special pricing to practice at Stadium Golf Center for FCG Members Group Classes, Camps, Strength and Fitness Programs, Mental Game Training Opportunities Online registration for all programs available on our up to date website Over 40 Students have earned College Golf Scholarships Multiple AJGA and FCG World Series Victories by Students Founded and Led by PGA Teaching Professional Chris Smeal Award Winning Recognition for success and commitment to the development of junior golfers in the most positive way. o 2013 Golf Range of America Top 50 Growth of the Game Coaches in USA o 2013 Golf Digest Top Teacher in California o 2013 SDPGA Junior Golf Leader, 2011 SCPGA Junior Golf Leader, 2005 SDPGA Junior Golf Leader FCG TOUR Past FCG Tournament Champions include Tianlang Guan (Youngest Player Ever to Compete in the Masters), Moriya Jutanugarn (LPGA), Ariya Jutanugarn (LPGA), Todd Baek (PGA and Web.com Tour), Whitney Hillier (LET),Chris Williams (Walker Cup Player and Top Ranked Amateur in the World, now Web.com Tour), Beau Hossler (2- Time US Open Participant), and Casie Cathrea (2013 Low Amateur at US Women s Open). FCG World Series Events now the premier series in junior golf played by junior golfers age 5-19 from over 30 different countries. FCG World Series events now held in 6 US States and growing. FCG signature event is the FCG International Junior Golf Championship annually held each summer in July the week prior to the Callaway Junior World. 2013 event featured 624 players from 32 countries. The event used to be called the San Diego Junior Masters until Augusta National and the Masters asked us to change the name. FCG also hosts the FCG National Tour to provide the experience for players to take their game to the highest level through affordable multi day weekend golf events. FCG Kids Tour consists of 9 and 18- Hole events at executive and par 3 golf courses to help players learn how to compete and play in fun competitions. It is a great environment for development. Start Anytime Register Online at www.futurechampionsgolf.com
THE FCG DIFFERENCE 2014 MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE THAN ANY OTHER JUNIOR GOLF TOUR Included in your entry fee for all 2014 FCG World Series and National Tour Events is ONE DOZEN CALLAWAY GOLF BALLS! - - - - - - - - FCG aims to encourage and support our junior and parents with the best information for junior golf development. We focus on long term development of players and avoiding burnout. FCG operates our Tour with a Big Family Atmosphere. Get to know our staff at our events. Interact at multiple special events throughout the year. Participate in family fun activities. FCG aims to provide the highest quality tournaments for the most affordable price. FCG aims to make our biggest and best events like mini- vacations for families to create lifelong memories of the experiences. We have over 30,000 free photos for download on our Shutterfly Page. FCG to date has tried to keep every event OPEN to first come first serve as we strive to create the biggest and best events that give every passionate junior golfer an opportunity to succeed. We do host a Boys Invitational and in 2014 will debut a Girls Invitational. FCG website is always up to date and we feature stories about our players regularly on our social media platforms. FCG aims to help every player raise their game to the Collegiate Level. Through Tournaments and Instruction we are exceeding at a very high level. FCG provides a tremendous amount of press from our events on websites worldwide. We are excited with the Global Golf Post now featuring all of our 2014 FCG World Series Events with a 3-4 paragraph write up with photos after every event. Also all of our results are emailed to every college coach in the USA following each event.
2014 FCG MEMBERSHIP AND BENEFITS Sign up for membership online at www.futurechampionsgolf.com (early bird rate if you join before 12/31/13) THE MOST IMPRESSIVE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS IN JUNIOR GOLF YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE IN FCG TOUR OR FCG ACADEMY EVENTS BUT MEMBERS RECEIVE DISCOUNTED PRICING AND OTHER BENEFITS $25 Coupon towards Any One FCG World Series or FCG National Tour Event Stadium Golf Center discounts o 50% Off Range Balls and 10% Off In Stock Merchandise 18 Greens - 40% off Discount $10 GolfSmith Gift Card 2014 Member Bag Tag Blue Golf Tournament ID and Password Copy of the FCG Academy Tournament Players Handbook (emailed to you) Tournaments Opportunities to showcase your skills in front of College Coaches Play in the fastest growing event in Junior Golf - Worldwide! Play in the FCG World Championship at PGA West 4 Opportunities to Qualify for the Callaway Junior World Earn AJGA PBE Stars in our Events Opportunities to Qualify for FCG Team Championships Qualify for FCG Member Only Invitationals Photography Team at our FCG World Series and National Tour Events Member Pricing on all Tournaments Hosted by FCG (3 Tours to Choose From) Collegiate Golf Profile from Sportsforce Free Subscription Golfweek Magazine Online subscription Official SCGA Handicap Golf Course Discounts: Salt Creek Golf Club, Carlton Oaks Golf Course, o Carmel Mountain Ranch CC, Menifee Lakes Country Club, Sail Ho Golf Club Player Development Consultation Discount FCG Academy Discounts on Private Coaching with FCG Academy Instructors View Membership Benefit details: www.futurechampionsgolf.com/membership13.html
SOCIAL MEDIA FCG is very active in Social Media promoting our players and programs across the globe. Our goal is to help you get maximum exposure for your amazing accomplishments. Please follow us! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/future- Champions- Golf- National- Tour- Academy/162348097536 Instagram http://instagram.com/futurechampionsgolf/ You Tube https://www.youtube.com/user/wheelsrb# Twitter https://twitter.com/futurechampions Shutterfly https://futurechampionsgolfphotos.shutterfly.com/ Google+ https://plus.google.com/u/0/+futurechampionsgolf Blog http://futurechampionsgolf.tumblr.com/
COACHING LESSONS Positive and Accelerated Junior Golf Development is our Focus Sign Up for Private Lessons, Camps, Schools, and Group Classes online at www.futurechampionsgolf.com and click the ACADEMY link. Technology FCG academy uses some of the most impressive technology to help our students reach their highest potential. In January 2014 FCG will now have a Flightscope Launch Monitor to use in all full swing lessons. FCG uses the highest quality video analysis cameras and software for swing and short game development. Serious Junior Golfers who seek long term development programs need to speak to Chris Smeal about his long term training opportunities. Lesson Rates are posted on our website at www.futurechampionsgolf.com. You can pay online or at the first session with cash, check, or credit card. Private Lesson fees do not include range balls for Full Swing Lessons. FCG Members receive 50% off all range buckets at Stadium Golf Center so best to become a member. You should also purchase a Stadium Golf Center Junior Card for further discounted pricing. 24- Hour Cancellation Policy for all private lessons, group classes, and camps. Did You Know? o Our students have now received over 40 College Golf Scholarships from Universities such as SDSU, USC, CSU San Marcos, Harvard, West Point, Cal Baptist, Point Loma Nazarene, and many more. o Our goal is to provide each player the information, the skills, develop the confidence to be the best player they can be. Every player is taught the foundation for advanced level scoring but with their own individual golf swing. We make learning golf fun and simple so you can play the game. We don t want our students bogged down with swing thoughts, theories, and positions. We want to create players who know how to get the job done under pressure and have the feels that the games great have.
TOURNAMENT OPPORTUNITIES San Diego, Orange County and Northern California based junior golf tour for kids ages 4-15 who are learning how to play competitive golf. We play 9 and 18- Hole events throughout San Diego County on Weekends. The events are open to all juniors in this age bracket. We have competitive players to beginner/intermediate players that compete. It is a fun, learning environment. Caddies and spectators are welcome. Video about these events Started in 2007 in San Diego County has now spread up and down the coast of California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, and new states in 2013! We will host the inaugural FCG Pacific Northwest Championship at Chambers Bay - Host site of the 2015 US Open and the 2010 Us Amateur. The FCG National Tour hosts events all year long but we separate into 3 series of events. The spring series operates January through May, there are only a few summer series events as we are busy hosting 3 of our World Series events. The Fall Series runs August through December. Each series features a Player of the Series point system and a double points Tour Championship for the final event of the series. These events are open to all junior golfers age 9-18 who are working on their golf game. *Fields need at least 40 boys (15-18) or 12 girls (15-18) in order to receive PBE status. Additionally for events where the Champion earns 4 Performance Stars, if the tournament field has at least 55 boys (15-18) or 18 girls (15-18) we will recognize the top 10% of the field with 1 performance star. 18 and 36- Hole Events - Competitive Events with Great Exposure to College Coaches - Build Your Tournament Resume - Get Experience - Fun! All competitive junior golfers who want to take their game to a higher level should compete here. Play Amazing Courses More affordable than any other National Tour Now available - 18- Hole Novice Division played on Saturdays to help players go from Kids Tour to the National Tour Video about these events These are the events we are most known for. Our World Series events which started in 2008 have quickly become the premier series of events in junior golf for players age 5-18. We will be expanding this series internationally. Our World Series events feature the San Diego Junior Amateur, FCG Western States Cup, FCG Texas Championship, FCG Vegas Championship, San Diego International, FCG World Championship, Memorial Day Championship, LA County Championship, Santa Barbara Championship and the Challenge Cup. All of these events feature hundreds of junior golfers ranging in skill from the best in the world to players gaining experience in higher level competition. We pair players by recent tournament history. The World Series events are #1 Series of Events in Junior Golf, Fun for the Whole Family, first class tournament operations, and exemptions to other major events. Video about these events In 2012 we started to host Collegiate Events. These 54- Hole events are held during Winter Break and Summer and are all 54- Hole World Amateur Ranked Events. The 2013 FCG Collegiate Golf Championship will be played at the amazing PGA West Stadium Course on July 17-19, 2013. We aim to make this event a premier College Age Tournament that players from across the US and the World come to play. What a better place to play that at the home of PGA Tour Qualifying School! Video about these events
FCG TOUR - FEATURED EVENTS the FCG World Series Tournament Program Our Goal is to make these your favorite events in Junior Golf! Annual major events that you cannot wait to get back to play. We also want you to use these events as a way to track your golf game improvement by improving your scores each year. These events are so big and awesome that kids work harder each year because they want to play better the next chance they get. Website of these Featured Events http://www.futurechampionsgolf.com/worldseries.html read below about our Top 3 Annual Events and go to the website for all of our other FCG World Series Events FCG International Junior Golf Championship formerly known as the SAN DIEGO JUNIOR MASTERS 2013 Featured over 620 Players from 32 Countries Past Champions include Tianlang Guan (Youngest Player Ever to play in Masters at Augusta) Ariya and Moriya Jutanugarn (LPGA) Whitney Hillier (LET Tour) Event annually held in San Diego the week prior to the Callaway Junior World FCG World Championship @ PGA West & La Quinta Resort Junior Golfers Play Where the Pro s Play An International Field of Competitors on Amazing Golf Course 7:30am Shotgun Start each Morning and Players get Carts and you must bring a caddy FCG San Diego Junior Amateur Championship Annually Held Winter Break 2014 Event to feature over 480 Players from 22 Countries and 14 States Past Champions include Beau Hossler, Chris Williams, Todd Baek, and Casie Cathrea
FCG TOUR - HARD CARD CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION: GOLF BALLS: It is a condition of the competition that players must use a brand of ball on the current USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls. 1. Penalty for breach of this condition is disqualification. 2. The one ball rule is NOT in effect. DRIVER: It is a condition of the competition that any driver the player carries must have a club head identified by model and loft that is named on the current USGA List of Conforming Driver Heads. 1. Penalty for carrying a non-conforming club is two strokes per hole for a maximum of four strokes per round. In match play, the state of the match is adjusted by deducting one hole for each hole at which a breach occurred; maximum deduction per round is two holes. 2. Penalty for using a non-conforming club is disqualification. DISCONTINUANCE OF PLAY: Optimal condition as prescribed an Appendix I is in effect. Reference Rule 6-8, 6-8b and its note. 1. Suspension for a dangerous situation: One long prolonged siren or airhorn note. 2. All other types of suspensions (i.e. for darkness): Three consecutive airhorn notes. 3. Resumption of play: Two airhorn notes. 4. When play has been suspended for a dangerous situation, all practice facilities are deemed to be closed until declared open by the Committee. PRACTICE BETWEEN HOLES: Practice between holes is NOT authorized in stroke play competitions. Reference Rule 7-2 and note 2. CADDIES/GOLF CARS: Except when permitted by Future Champions Golf, players are prohibited from using caddies or golf cars without prior medical approval. Players are responsible for carrying their own bag during the competitive round. In stroke play, penalty for breach of this rule is two strokes per hole, maximum of four strokes per round. In stroke play, use of any unauthorized caddie or golf car shall be discontinued immediately upon discovering that a breach has occurred. Otherwise, the player shall be disqualified. TRANSPORTATION: Optional Condition as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect. Exception: a player may ride in designated shuttles, and may accept transportation from a Rules Official. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Only Soft-Spike Golf Shoes will be permitted during the round, breach of this rule will be disqualification. RESULTS OF COMPETITION: In stroke play, competitions are deemed to have closed when all scores have been approved by the Committee or a winner has been announced. LOCAL RULES DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES: Distance Measuring Devices, that measure or gauge distance only (no slope measurement) are permitted in accordance with Decision 14-3/0.5. EMBEDDED BALL THROUGH THE GREEN: Local Rule as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect. a) Through the green, a ball that is embedded in its own pitch-mark in the ground, except sand, may be lifted, without penalty, cleaned and dropped as near as possible to where it lay but not nearer the hole. WOOD CHIPS AND MULCH: Wood chips and mulch are loose impediments (unless otherwise provided in the Notice to Competitors). STONES IN BUNKERS: Stones in bunkers are deemed to be movable obstructions. OUT OF BOUNDS: 1. Out of bounds is defined by the inside edge of white stakes and/or property fence posts at ground level. When defined by a white line, the line itself is out of bounds. 2. The inside edge of a paved road or curb defines out of bounds. A ball that is on or beyond the road or curb is out of bounds, even though it may lie on another part of the golf course. WATER AND LATERAL WATER HAZARD STAKES AND LINES: When a water hazard or a lateral water hazard is defined on only one side, it is deemed to extend to infinity. When a water hazard or lateral water hazard is bounded by out of bounds, the hazard margin extends to and coincides with the out of bounds line. ROADS AND PATHS: Curbing and artificial materials bordering cart paths are considered part of the obstruction. White-lined areas tying into roads (not defining out of bounds) and paths are part of the obstruction.
GROUND UNDER REPAIR: Ground under repair is defined by white lines. Other areas of ground under repair, even when not marked, include: 1. French drains, which are trenches filled with rocks or stones. 2. Fire ant beds or other animal burrowing mounds (Note: For a player whose ball is in a water hazard and is affected by a fire ant bed or mound, see Decision 1-4/10). SOD SEAMS: Except in a hazard, sod seams (not the sod itself) are deemed to be ground under repair, and relief is available under Rule 25-1 if the ball lies in or touches a sod seam or the sod seam interferes with the area of intended swing. All seams within the sodded area are considered the same seam. INTEGRAL PART OF THE COURSE: Integral parts of the course are areas on the course from which relief is not granted. Integral parts of the golf course include (unless otherwise provided in the Notice to Competitors): 1. Cables, rods, wires or wrappings when closely attached to trees. 2. Artificial walls and pilings when located in hazards.
FCG TOUR - CODE OF CONDUCT Unsportsmanlike conduct, including abusive language, cheating, club throwing, disrespect to volunteers, officials or fellow competitors, or abuse of golf course property Not adhering to the dress code at the host golf course Use or association with drugs, alcohol, or smoking or chewing tobacco products Vandalism at the host hotel, abusive behavior to host family or property Conduct not becoming of an FCG Tour player, such as acting in anger or creating other distractions Failure to treat host golf course with respect by ignoring the responsibility of caring for the course, filling divots and fixing ball marks Physical abuse, threat of physical abuse, verbal abuse, slander or libel towards other players, parents, coaches, sponsors, host golf course staff or members, FCG Tour staff or volunteers in any medium FCG DRESS CODE REQUIRED DRESS AT THE GOLF COURSE: Hats/visors must be worn with brim forward, males must remove hat/visor while indoors Collared shirts or mock turtlenecks (host golf course permitting) must be worn and tucked in at all times Women s fashion shirts without a collar must have sleeves Women s fashion shirts must not rise above the belt line at anytime during the golf swing Women s shorts, skorts and skirts must be no more than 5 above the knee OR the inseam of the shorts must measure at least 5 PROHIBITED DRESS AT THE GOLF COURSE: Tank tops, T- shirts Denim shorts, short- shorts, cut- off shorts, gym shorts, jeans Earrings (males) Body piercings Tattoos (must be covered) Attention Parents! Any parent or spectator that interferes with play of an FCG Tour event that our staff feels is inappropriate will be asked to leave the golf course immediately.
Thank you for coming! Spectating is a privilege. Please follow the spectator guidelines FCG TOUR SPECTATOR POLICY Reminder to not interfere with the players scoring. It is their responsibility. Must check- in with tournament staff before going on the course. Smoking is not allowed on the course by spectators or caddies. Alcohol is not allowed on the course by spectators or caddies Volunteer? Call us at 858-212- 1547 or email us at info@futurechampionsgolf.com SPECTATOR RULES All SPECTATORS MUST CHECK- IN WITH TOURNAMENT STAFF BEFORE GOING ON THE COURSE! We are happy to have parents at all of our FCG Tour Events. Here are some policies in place for you to follow: Parents/spectators CAN do the following: Walk on the cart path and watch your child play golf Carry an umbrella, food, drink, medicine, etc... for your child. If the competitor needs any of the following these can be obtained BETWEEN play of holes, not during play. Forecaddie and help your child and other players search for a golf ball The following actions are UNACCEPTABLE from a parent/spectator: Verbally abusing or belittling players for any reason Yelling and/or cursing at players/officials/golf course staff Hand signals/gestures (These are considered advice!) Interfering with players/officials/golf course staff while in the scoring area Giving rulings to juniors on the golf course (too often the information is incorrect) Interfering with any player s opportunity to compete fairly and fun while playing the game of golf
Ready Golf to be played at all times! FCG TOUR PACE OF PLAY POLICY 1st and 2nd Player to Hole Out in Each Group Must go To the Next Tee and Tee Off. Rules Officials and Marshals will have Red and Green Cards and Will Notify Players throughout the round if they are in Good Position or Behind. If your group arrives to the next tee and you don't see the group in front of you on the hole your group and your pace is slow you will be deemed to be behind.. Walking with Purpose - All players to walk with intent to reach their ball When looking for a lost ball - Spectators should assist player looking for ball and other players should continue to play their shots. Players will be subject to penalty when out of position.
DIVISION FCG TOUR YARDAGE GUIDE MIN RANGE Boys 15-18 / College Prep 6400 7100 Girls 15-18 / College Prep 5700 6150 Boys 13-14 6000 6500 Girls 13-14 5300 5700 Boys 11-12 5600 6000 Girls 11-12 5000 5400 Boys 9-10 4800 5200 Girls 9-10 4400 5000 Boys 7-8 3800 4000 Girls 7-8 (9 - Holes) 1500 1800 Boys 6 and Under Girls 6 and Under MAX RANGE FCG TOUR SCORING POLICY FCG believes scoring is the responsibility of both the contestant and score keeper. It is every player responsibility to protect the field. If there is an issue where the score keeper has knowingly signed for the wrong score for a player without correcting the mistake at the scorers table both players will be subject to disqualification and suspension from the next FCG event. Multiple scoring issues with players or score keepers will not be tolerated.
FCG TOUR - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Frequently Asked Questions What is the FCG Tour? FCG stands for Future Champions Golf. We started our tournament program at the end of 2007 and have quickly developed one of the World's Premier Junior Golf Tournament Programs. Our FCG World Series Events are what set us apart from other Tours and we now have 9 of these events played by juniors from around the World. In 2013 over 2300 juniors from 32 countries played in our WORLD SERIES events. Since 2007 we have also host the FCG National Tour Series which features events in multiple Western US States on weekends. Our FCG Kids Tour program is our longest running program and is for beginner and intermediate players to learn how to play in tournaments and get the necessary experience and confidence to become a tournament player! How do you differ from other Tours? Most people will say we are the Friendliest Tour around and that is because our Tournaments are built to help junior golfers. Our staff is very passionate about junior golf and providing the juniors with the tools necessary to succeed. We create the most professional junior golf tournaments experience at the most affordable price. You will find very few other tours in the US that host events this awesome for the price. We play amazing golf courses too! We play courses such as PGA West, Sandpiper, Primm Valley Golf Club, Bayonet, Carlton Oaks, Steele Canyon, Twin Creeks Golf Club, Wigwam, and many more! We also strive to make sure the player that comes in last place has just as much fun as the players that come in first place. New in 2013 - We will play Chambers Bay in Washington - Site of the 2015 US Open and the 2010 US Amateur Do College Coaches recruit at FCG events? YES! and heavily. Our World Series Events always have a ton of college coaches in attendance. The San Diego Junior Amateur during Winter break always has at least 10 coaches in attendance. College coaches receive an email with Tournament Results from all of our 36 and 54-Hole Events. This helps them see our tour often and gets them the information they need. Testimonials from coaches Are your events Nationally Ranked? All of our World Series Events and Our National Tour Events are ranked by the National Junior Golf Scoreboard. All of our World Series events are ranked by Golfweek and a majority of our National Tour Events are too. Our 54-Hole Events are all ranked by the Royal and Ancient World Amateur Rankings and the Scratch Players World Amateur Rankings. Do you have exemptions from your events into the AJGA? All of our World Series Events have AJGA PBE. Almost all of our 36-Hole Events have AJGA PBE. Please click on the specific event to and look at the RANKINGS TAB for more information. How do Divisions work for your events? FCG WORLD SERIES EVENTS Our 7 Largest Events Boys 15-18 / Girls 15-18 / Boys 13-14/ Girls 13-14 / Boys 11-12 / Girls 11-12 / Boys 9-10 / Girls 9-10 / Boys 8 and Under / Girls 8 and Under and in some of these we do have a 6 and Under Division. FCG NATIONAL TOUR EVENTS Year Round 36-Hole Weekend Events Collegiate Prep Boys Division/ Collegiate Prep Girls Division / Boys 13-14 / Girls 14 and Under / Boys 11-12 / Boys 10 and Under FCG KIDS TOUR EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT 11-14 BOYS 11-14 GIRLS 7-8 BOYS 7-8 GIRLS 9-10 BOYS 9-10 GIRLS 6 AND UNDER Caddies allowed in all of these events
Do I need to be a Member to play in a FCG Tournament? No you do not need to be a member to play in one of our events but members do receive many benefits including lower entry fees on all events. Do I need to qualify to play in your World Series events? No you do not currently need to qualify to play in our World Series Events. These are open first come first serve and many of the events do fill up. Do you have a Points System for Player of the Year? YES! Our World Series Events have a point system for each age division and these events run from December - July. The National Tour events run from January through May for our Spring Series. We have a Summer Series and a Fall Series too! How can I play in one of the FCG Invitational Events? The FCG Invitationals are new to the schedule for 2012 and 2013 and will include a Boys Invitational a Girls Invitational and a Tournament of Champions. You must qualify to play in these events by playing well in our other events. If you are new to FCG and feel your game deserves a chance to compete in our Invitationals than please email us a tournament resume and our committee will determine if you can join the event. Can I play up in an Older Division? You may play up in an older division if you wish. Simply select which division you want to play in when you register for an event. Which tournaments are qualifiers for the Callaway Junior World? 4 of our majors are now qualifiers for the Callaway Junior World Championship with the winner of each division earning a spot in their championship. SD Junior AM FCG Texas FCG Vegas FCG International We do not run/ host the Callaway Junior World Championship but because of our success developing large junior golf championships, Junior World gives us these exemptions to award our champions. How do I cancel/ withdraw from an event? Send an email to info@futurechampionsgolf.com to cancel from any FCG Tour Event. Most of our events have a 7 day cancellation policy where if you cancel within 7 days of the event no refund will be given because costs for you to play have already been paid to the golf courses. If you cancel outside of 7 days you will receive a full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee. Our Mini-Tour cancellation policy is 3 days and a $10 cancellation fee. Our WORLD SERIES EVENTS and OUR INVITATIONAL EVENTS HAVE a 14-Day Cancellation Policy. What is your FCG Weather Policy? Only extreme weather related conditions will delay or suspend play, including but not limited to the safety of the player or the condition of the golf course. Every attempt will be made to complete the Tournament in its Entirety. Should inclement weather delay and/or postpone the first round of play, 36 or 54 holes may be completed on any part of day one and resume and/or conclude on day two. Discontinuation and resumption of play will be handled under USGA Rule 6-8. If play is delayed on day one, all players should remain on property of the host facility. Every effort will be made to resume play on day one. When play is deemed capable, and if play has not commenced, a shotgun format can be utilized. If play has commenced, competitors on the golf course will return to the spot that they left when play was stopped. Groups that have not commenced can be placed on the golf course in a reverse shotgun format starting with hole 18 and progressing backwards through the back nine. Players will be given an appropriate amount of time to prepare for play to begin. If All holes cannot be completed, at least 18 holes will be counted to determine the outcome. There are no refunds if weather should shorten the event.
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