NOMINATE A COMPETITIVE JUNIOR GOLFER
Help Us Find FGA’s Founding Athletes
Future Golfers of America supports competitive junior golfers who demonstrate talent, commitment, and the potential to advance but may face financial or access-related barriers.
Priority Nomination Deadline: November 15, 2026
Nominations will continue to be accepted through November 30, 2026 as space and program capacity allow.
Nomination Overview
FGA is currently accepting nominations for its Founding Athlete Class.
We are looking for junior golfers who are serious about the game, committed to improving, and may benefit from additional access to tournaments, training, equipment, travel, or other competitive opportunities.
Parents, coaches, instructors, educators, mentors, family members, and community leaders may nominate an athlete.
Who Is Eligible for Nomination?
FGA considers nominations for junior golfers who:
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Are generally 11 years of age or older at the time of nomination
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Demonstrate sustained interest in competitive golf
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Are currently competing or actively preparing for organized competition
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Show commitment to practice, training, and continued improvement
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Demonstrate character, responsibility, sportsmanship, and maturity
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Have the potential to benefit from additional competitive opportunities
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May face financial, geographic, training, equipment, travel, or other access-related barriers
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Are willing to participate in the FGA evaluation and development process
While most nominees are middle or high school aged, younger athletes may be considered when a clear competitive trajectory is demonstrated. Each athlete is evaluated individually.
How It Works
1. Nomination
An athlete is submitted for consideration by a parent, coach, instructor, mentor, or other advocate.
2. GATE (Golf Access Through Evaluation)
Selected nominees may participate in interviews, eligibility review, golf-development assessment, and needs evaluation.
3. FGA Pathway
Selected athletes may receive individualized support for tournament fees, training, equipment, travel, mentorship, and other approved development opportunities.
Nomination does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
2026-2027 Selection Timeline
Priority Nominations
Now through November 15, 2026
Final Nomination Period
Through November 30, 2026
GATE Reviews
November–December 2026
Initial Athlete Selections
Beginning December 2026
Tournament & Development Support
December 2026 and throughout 2027
Additional nominations may be considered on a rolling basis as funding and program capacity allow.
Help Create the Opportunity
Finding talented junior golfers is only the beginning.
Donations help FGA provide tournament entries, equipment, training, travel assistance, and other development opportunities for selected athletes.
#DriveForJuniors
The #DriveForJuniors initiative helps remove financial and access barriers that can prevent talented junior golfers from continuing to compete.
Our immediate focus is supporting FGA athletes in San Antonio and building a strong foundation for future growth.
As funding and partnerships expand, our goal is to bring these opportunities to more junior golfers in communities across the country.
Important Notes
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Submission of a nomination does not guarantee acceptance into an FGA program.
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Selection is based on demonstrated competitive potential, commitment, character, verified need, and program readiness.
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FGA may request additional documentation or information during the evaluation process.
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Athlete participation is dependent upon available funding and FGA's ability to provide meaningful support.
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Support may differ from athlete to athlete based on individual circumstances and competitive needs.
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Athletes and families selected for the program are expected to remain actively engaged with FGA and committed to their development.
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Competitive opportunities may vary throughout the year based on tournament schedules, eligibility, geography, and available resources.
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FGA reserves the right to evaluate nominations and select athletes on an individual and rolling basis.
Beyond San Antonio
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Future Golfers of America was founded in San Antonio, but the barriers facing promising junior golfers are not limited to one city.
Our long-term vision is to expand FGA's athlete-support model and the #DriveForJuniors National Fund into communities across the country.
We believe talented young golfers should not be forced to step away from competitive opportunities simply because their families cannot afford every tournament entry, coaching session, piece of equipment, or travel expense required to continue progressing.
For now, our focus is simple:
Build the program responsibly. Support our first athletes well. Demonstrate results. Then expand.
National athlete-support opportunities will be introduced as FGA develops the funding, partnerships, and infrastructure necessary to serve athletes responsibly.