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Future Champions Golf's (FCG) mission is to inspire junior golfers in a positive and fun environment, allowing them to play at their highest level through flawless competitions and award-winning instruction.

Tournaments
Play some of the Most Amazing Golf Courses under Tournament Conditions
at an Affordable Price and have your results sent to every college coach in the country. Our tournaments provide the experiences for both players and
parents that fuel passion!

Academy
Already more than 30 of our students have received College Golf Scholarships and that number will increase significantly in 2013! Check out our Academy Page here.

We do this cause we love to help kids reach their goals
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FCG has been helping junior and collegiate golfers since January 2004
Recent College Signees

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Before we moved in San Diego and met Chris Smeal in January 2012, my 12-year-old son Zihao (goes by Martin) had experienced 5 coaches since he started learning golf when he was 6. After one year of learning from Chris, I have realized his strengths and value when compared with my sons’ former coaches who are all good coaches though. Chris has combined almost all of the others’ strengths. I feel in my heart that he has REAL passion, constant endeavor and enough seriousness in helping his students and digging out their potential. His teaching method is practical and insightful, never boring students or losing students confidence and inner self by comparing their swing with other famous pros’ swing in every detail.  In addition, he himself is a competitive player and still plays tournaments nowadays. This makes him offer fresh, practical tournament strategies and better understandings to advanced junior tour players. He keeps thinking and writing various articles and tips for players, sharing his wisdom in the game of golf. He also has a positive learning attitude, keeping in attending PGA seminars and making sure he acquires the most advanced knowledge in this industry. Furthermore, he sharply observes the individual characteristics of his students, then teaches and comunicates with them accordingly. In sum, he is the best combination coach for advanced junior tour players in our experiences so far. My son has improved much in many aspects, and will continuously learn from him for sure.

Lucy Jin

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I don't  know if we ever told you how much we enjoyed Tyler playing on your tour. The competition was instrumental in his making the UCSB golf team.

Thank you and you staff for everything

Alan Zaentz

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Thanks Antrone!

And thanks for all you have done for youth golf.  You may remember you helped me with my son Tyler Kowack at the Junior Masters.  Because of your help, Tyler qualified for Junior Worlds out of the San Diego Junior Masters and had an incredible experience.  He ended up in the top 25 after shooting -2 in the final round!

Needless to say, no one saw that coming and it was a highlight for sure.  I just wanted to let you know that we really appreciate what you did because it would have not been possible without your help!!  We owe you big time!!  Once soccer is over, we will see you out there again!

Eric Kowack

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My daughter has played Future Golf Events for four years, and the tournaments keep getting better and better. The time and effort speaks volumes to the commitment of Junior Golf in San Diego. Congratulations to Chris and his dedicated staff that makes the venues fun and competitive to golfers worldwide.

Thanks, and keep up the great work

Marc DeMatteo

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Dear Chris,

First, I really must tell you how great it was to meet you, Antron and Tonya. You are all just fabulous people.  Tonya is a total doll. You and Antron are a total crack up and you two remind me of an old Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte 48 hours movie, with your humor and mutual admiration.  You guys totally and completely amaze me! You are so devoted.  The children and parents of the kids you coach must love you to pieces!
We had  GREAT time at your event. Seb learned so much and even though he struggled with his game on the back nine both days, he learned what it was like to try and recover from a double eagle, which, by the way, he said was more difficult than trying to recover from a 9 on a five. Good lesson.  I would have never thought that, being that I am not a golfer. Ugh!!!  I gave Seb your advice about playing from the reds just like the men's team at San Diego State and also the cool practice tip on mixing it up with the 6 hole reds, blues and whites. 
We are grateful and know that every day in golf and especially every tournament day brings Seb closer to the heart of golf. He loves the game Chris, and because of people like you, he will continue to grow, develop and expand his repertoire.   We thank you profusely and are so honored to be a part of your association!

Sue Crampton

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Over the past few years, Chris Smeal has done an outstanding job advancing Tyler’s golf game to a higher level.  Not only has Chris spent time with Tyler during lessons on the range, chipping area and putting green; he has also spent many hours on some difficult courses in San Diego with Tyler helping him with his course management strategies.  The guidance that Chris has shown Tyler has given him more confidence on the golf course. This coupled with Chris’ passion to see his students succeed has provided Tyler with a strong foundation that he can use both on and off the golf course.  Tyler sees no challenge as unachievable, and uses the knowledge he has gained from Chris to help him excel to the highest levels.  Chris is a huge asset to the San Diego golf community and I thank him for his hard work, dedication, and commitment to helping Tyler achieve his personal dreams….

Stan Decosmo

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We started with Chris five years ago on a tip from a friend. With really no golf experience my wife and I enrolled our very shy six year old daughter in a group lesson. From day one it was obvious that Chris was not only a great instructor, but also very good with kids. He took a girl who would never speak to him or look him in the eye to a point where she now runs up to see him and is never afraid to ask him for advice. At age eight she decided to play in her first tournament on the FCG Mini Tour which she won by two strokes. Since then she is now a regular on the FCG tournament trail and SDJGA Tour. She has competed in two Callaway Junior World Golf Championships. Our youngest daughter has been with Chris for two years. At age seven she also is a regular on the FCG and SDJGA tours and twice has played in the Callaway Junior Worlds. 

            Both girls have total trust and confidence in Chris. With his guidance there seems to be no end in sight. Chris has always stressed to keep the game fun and both of our girls do exactly that. They enjoy the game and love to compete.

Ruth Ranches        

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Great programs and tournaments for aspiring golfers! Our daughter just won the Girls All Star Division 2 day event at Woods Valley Golf Club in San Diego! Her experiences with this Tour have helped her gain confidence and she has really improved her game, so much that she was recruited to play on SDSU's womens golf team in the fall! Thanks Chris and all for all you do for the kids!

Debbie Lynn

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I just wanted to say thank you for the time you spent with Riley yesterday at the driving camp. We went out and played Carlton Oaks afterwards and he hit 12 of 14 fairways and added about ten yards to his average drive. The 2 he did miss, he missed left.  He was able to take aim down the right all day without fear of missing right and even when he did push it or hit a fade it still ended up on in the fairway. He hasn’t had a tweak in his swing make such a difference before. As a result he shot a personal best 77 from the reds, going 1 under on the back nine. Thank you again for your help with Riley’s game.  

Matt Klingelberg

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Just to let you know that Patrick is now consistently scoring mid 70s from the tips (Carmel Mt.-77; CV-75; Baker Sth-74; Eastlake-75) and even lower compared from low 80 ave in the past 4 months, not to mention his strong performace in the Carlton Oaks Tour. This is the result of your unwavering commitment and patience in guiding the Future Champions kids at the right direction. I am very grateful for the support you have given to Patrick and once again, thank you for all the help. 

Raymond DeJesus

I wanted to say thank for all of the help you have given me over these past eight months.  Before meeting with you I didn't see a spot on a college golf team in my near future.  But after working with you, my golf game has improved dramatically (I have shaved 2 points off my index) and playing college golf has become a reality.  In fact, after following your advice, I received a position on the college team I targeted.  I even received golf scholarship money!  I appreciate everything you have done to help me to this point and I look forward to continuing to work with you through my college years and after.

Stephen Watson 

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Chris Smeal’s 5-day school is by far the best investment we’ve made for our junior golfer’s career.  While we’ve had a great experience with Chris’s lesson programs, the golf school was transforming.  The highly personalized instruction, playing lessons and course management training over 5 consecutive full-days took our junior golfer to a new level.  She came there wanting to reach the highest mountain, but Chris got her to think about the stars instead.  And that’s where she’s headed.  Her confidence has never been better, her desire to compete is now her biggest thrill and her swing captures on-lookers at every driving range.  Chris has an extraordinary gift, and he uses it to propel passionate junior golfers. Thanks Chris"

Janet Gilbert

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He makes learning golf easier and focused on the aspects of my game which needed improvement. On the course I really know more about what I am trying to do out there. Chris does an amazing job teaching golf. He knows what drives different people and different personalities. The lessons I learned will help to propel me into a more mature level in my game"

Taft Spain, San Diego

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I always wished I played in more junior golf tournaments such 
as the ones Future Champions Golf provides.  You play great 
courses all around San Diego at an affordable price.  These 
juniors can play!  This tour can help achieve goals of junior 
golfers in preparations for college golf.  College scouts look 
at these tournaments to find young prospects like the juniors 
on this tour.  It's a great opportunity for the juniors to elevate
their game and more importantly, have fun!

Thomas Chu - Professional Golfer

 

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