The Faldo Futures
The Chance To Play
Faldo Futures Introduction
2026 Faldo Futures Final
How it Works
Created for players aged 7-12 year olds (Age as of 1st January 2027)
Played as a 9 hole competition over shortened courses, the qualifiers are designed to attract as many children as possible to come and participate.
The top 2 from each division will qualify for our Regional Finals. Those progressing from the Regionals will then get the opportunity to compete at our Finals.
Qualifying Events
Take place at local golf clubs throughout the UK with the top 2 players from each division qualifying for the Regional Finals. You can play in as many qualifiers as you like to give you the opportunity to play lots of different courses and the best chance of reaching the next stage.
Regional Finals
Staged at selected venues across GB&I, where those that qualify will be invited to compete in 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 around junior activity 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 9 hole 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
- Receive Tickets to the British Masters at The Belfry for finalists
- Play for a place in the IMG Junior World Finals
- Gain invitations to Faldo Junior Tour Events
For The Clubs
- Become a “Faldo Futures Venue 2027”
- Showcase your club as being family and junior friendly
- Use the qualifier 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 pack, including personalised posters and social media templates
- Official Faldo Futures Venue Logo
- Listing online on The Faldo Series Website
- Prize Pack for winners and giveaway goodies
- Tournament management platform
- Entry fee from players (Up to club to decide)
- 12 players (2 from each division) to qualify for Regional Finals
- Ideas for promotion of club and membership
Qualifying Events
The 2026 Faldo Futures Qualifying Events saw more than 4,000 juniors compete at over 160 clubs between the end of March and beginning of May. The top 2 players in each division, booked their place in the Regional Finals, hosted at 14 venues across GB&I.
Players can register for as many qualifying events as they want, to give them the best chance of reaching the next stage! Just scroll down the page to find a list of host venues and use the location filter to find the clubs nearest you. Click on the event for all the details and register your spot.
For 2027 we want to grow the number of clubs hosting qualifiers even further to encourage more young players to become part of Faldo Futures.
Any golf club in GB&I can get involved by hosting a qualifying event — simply register your details to join the journey.
Regional Finals
We are pleased to announce our 14 Regional Final Venues and dates for 2027. Depending on which club you qualify at, you will be allocated a Regional Final venue. Players are only allowed to play in one Regional Final.
Qualifiers from each Regional Final will earn their invitation to the Faldo Futures Final at The Belfry as part of The British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo.
Please find below a full list of our Regional Final Venues.
| Woodbury Park GC GC | Sunday 30th May | England | South West |
| Cumberwell Park GC | Monday 31st May | England | South West |
| Mad Swans GC South Downs | Tuesday 1st June | England | South |
| Carus Green GC | Tuesday 1st June | England | North West |
| Slaley Hall GC | Wednesday 2nd June | England | North East |
| Sunningdale Heath GC | Wednesday 2nd June | England | West London |
| Oulton Hall GC | Thursday 3rd June | England | Eastt |
| Castle Royle GC | Thursday 3rd June | England | South |
| Macdonald Portal GC | Friday 4th June | England | North West |
| Mill Green GC | Friday 4th June | England | East/North London |
| Lough Erne GC | Saturday 12th June | N.Ireland | N.Ireland |
| The Warwickshire GC | Sunday 20th June | England | Midlands |
| Crieff GC | Saturday 26th June | Scotland | North |
| Dalmahoy GC | Sunday 27th June | Scotland | Central |
Faldo Futures Final
Hosted by Sir Nick, the 2026 Faldo Futures Final saw 236 young golfers compete over two exciting days at The Belfry. The field featured players from around the world 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.
We are excited to be back at The Belfry for our Finals in 2027 and give even more young people the opportunity to compete at this fantastic venue.
2027 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 26 March – Monday 3 May 2027
- Regional Finals: During the 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 2027 will be contacted with the level of assistance that can be offered.
Competition Detail
Age Ranges
- Boys & Girls- Age is determined from the 1st January 2027
- 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: £35 per Player
Faldo Futures Final: £60 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
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