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FUTURE CHAMPIONS GOLF (FCG) HANDBOOK -‐ 2014 EDITION < for EVERY JUNIOR 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: [email protected] Website: www.FutureChampionsGolf.com TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 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.
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