The Faldo Futures
The Chance To Play
Faldo Futures Introduction
2025 Faldo Futures Final
How it Works
Players – 7-12 year olds
Played as a 9 hole competition over shortened courses, the qualifiers are designed to attract as many children as possible to come and participate. Where as the winners will qualify for Regional Finals.
Qualifying Events
Take place at local golf clubs throughout the UK with the top 2 players plus ties from each division qualifying for the Regional Finals.
Regional Finals
Staged at selected venues across GB&I, where winners of the allocated invitations qualify for the Faldo Futures Final.
Faldo Futures Final
Takes place at The Belfry during the British Masters, hosted by Sir Nick Faldo.
The Main Benefits
For The PGA Pros
- Attract new players for tuition
- Promote junior tuition camps, courses or academy’s
- Have family sessions on the day or build up to the event
- Use the event as a promotional platform
- Offer equipment advice
- Create excitement and a Buzz at the Club
- Have membership options available
- Access to other Faldo Series Events for juniors of older age groups
For The Players
- Play in a National junior golf event
- Experience golf in a fun competition
- Discover golf as a sport and how to get Involved at your local club
- Compete for Regional Finals and The Faldo Futures Final at The Belfry
- The opportunity to have a clinic with Sir Nick Faldo
- Win Tickets to the British Masters at The Belfry
- Play for a place in the IMG Junior World Finals
- Gain invitations to Faldo Junior Tour Events
- Free membership to The Faldo Futures 2026
For The Clubs
- Become a “Faldo Futures Venue 2026”
- Showcase your club as being family friendly
- Use event as a broader Open Day or Week
- Increase in junior participation
- Launch the new season to junior golf
- Promote golf club to families
- New tuition opportunities
- Support the Faldo Series Charity
- Promotion of your Club through new media opportunities
- Promote Club membership
What a Club Receives
- Digital promotion pack
- Official Faldo Futures Venue Logo
- Listing online on The Faldo Series Website
- Prizes for winners
- Tournament management platform
- Entry fee from players (Up to club to decide)
- 12 players (2 from each section) to qualify for Regional Finals
- Ideas for promotion of club and membership
- Link to Golf Foundation for other junior opportunities
Qualifying Events
The 2025 Faldo Futures Qualifying Events saw more than 2,000 juniors compete at over 100 clubs across 5 countries during the Easter holidays. The top 2 players in each division, plus ties, booked their place in the Regional Finals, hosted at 11 selected venues across GB&I.
Any golf club in GB&I can get involved by hosting a qualifying event — simply register your details to join the journey.
Regional Finals
In 2025, more than 650 players competed across 11 venues in GB&I during the May half-term. Winners of the allocated qualifying spots at each venue earned their invitation to the Faldo Futures Final in August.
Faldo Futures Final
Hosted by Sir Nick, the 2025 Faldo Futures Final saw just over 220 young golfers compete over two exciting days at The Belfry. The field featured players from nine different countries and ran alongside the DP World Tour’s British Masters. Winners of each age division earned an invitation to the 2026 IMG Junior World Championship in California, USA.
2026 Faldo Futures Qualifying Events
Who is it for
For All Boys and Girls between 7 – 12 years of age
Age Categories: 7- 8 Year Olds, 9 – 10 Year olds, 11 – 12 Year olds (separated Boys and Girls)
No handicap requirements!
Tournament Dates
- Qualifiers: Take place between Saturday 28 March - Monday 4 May 2026
- Regional Finals: During the May half-term and selected weekends in June & July
- Faldo Futures Final: The week of the British Masters
Faldo Grant
We want all clubs and young players to participate. To facilitate this The Faldo Grant is available to those clubs or players who want to participate but financial constraints prevent this from being a possibility.
How To Apply: Draft an email detailing your application to series@nickfaldo.com. Please state the reason and how you would wish to use this grant.
All applications will be taken on their merits, and those successful in 2026 will be contacted with the level of assistance that can be offered.
Competition Detail
Age Ranges
- Boys & Girls
- 7-8 Yr Old
- 9-10 Yr Old
- 11-12 Yr Old
Competition Outline
- Shortened courses to suit the age group
- No handicap required to enter
- All abilities welcome
Entry Requirements
- Player Entry fee
Qualifiers is determined by the host club
Regional Finals: £30 per Player
Faldo Futures Final: £50 per player
Support is available via application through the Faldo Grant
The Faldo Series Alumni
Rory McIlroy
Yani Tseng
Nick Dougherty
Carly Booth
Tyrrell Hatton
Mel Reid
Rashid Khan
Henni Zuel
Danny Willett
