The Faldo Futures
The Chance To Play
Qualifying Events
The 2024 Faldo Futures Qualifying Events reached more than 50 golf clubs and 1,000 participants throughout the UK during the Easter holidays. The top 2 winners and ties in each division earned an invitation to the Regional Finals, played at six selected venues across the UK.
All UK based golf clubs can host a qualifying competition, all you have to do is register your details.
Regional Finals
Approximately 365 players competed at six selected venues across the UK during the May half-term. The top 3 winners and ties in each division earned their invitation to participate at the Faldo Futures Final in August.
Faldo Futures Final
Hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, the Faldo Futures Final will be played on Wednesday 28th of August at The Belfry, the week of the British Masters. At the final, 144 of the best 7-12 year old golfers will compete against one another for the title of Futures Champion. The individual winner of each age category will receive an invitation to the IMG Junior World Finals held at Torrey Pines South in California, USA.
Faldo Futures Introduction
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: Take place at selected venues across the UK where the top 3 players plus ties from each division qualifying for the Faldo Futures Final.
- Faldo Futures Final: Takes place at The Belfry with 144 players participating in the age and gender categories.
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 2025
For The Clubs
- Become a “Faldo Futures Venue 2025”
- 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)
- 6 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
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 5th April - Monday 5th May 2025
- Regional Finals: During the May half-term, Saturday 24th May – Sunday 1st June 2025
- Faldo Futures Final: The week of the British Masters
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
Venues
Become a Faldo Futures Host venue and promote junior golf at your club. Be a part of the Futures.
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 2024 will be contacted with the level of assistance that can be offered.
Partners
Strategic
Venue
Commercial
Enabling
The Faldo Series Alumni
Rory McIlroy
Yani Tseng
Nick Dougherty
Carly Booth
Tyrrell Hatton
Mel Reid
Rashid Khan
Henni Zuel
Danny Willett
