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NXXT Golf and JCLO Launch “Road to Epson” Pathway

Updated: Dec 5, 2025

Two Reserved Starts at the NXXT EPSON QUALIFIER AT ALAQUA; Champion Earns One Epson Tour Exemption

 

Miami, Fla., December 3, 2025 — NXXT Golf and the Japan Circuit Ladies Organization (JCLO) today announced Road to Epson, a new pathway enabling top JCLO professionals to compete in select NXXT women’s events in the United States. As part of the program, two (2) tournament entries are reserved for JCLO’s season-ending winners at the NXXT EPSON QUALIFIER AT ALAQUA. The tournament champion will earn one (1) Epson Tour exemption.

“NXXT is built on opportunity through merit,” said Stuart McKinnon, CEO of NXXT Golf. “This initiative gives standout JCLO players a clear, performance-based route to the next level.” “We’re pleased to offer our champions a simple, sustainable international pathway,” said Aki Nagai of JCLO.


Event Details

  • Event: NXXT EPSON QUALIFIER AT ALAQUA

  • Dates: Monday–Wednesday, February 9–11, 2026

  • Venue: Alaqua Country Club, Longwood, Florida

  • Reserved Entries: 2 spots for JCLO season-ending winners

  • Exemption: Champion earns one (1) Epson Tour exemption


About JCLO

The Japan Circuit Ladies Organization (JCLO) is an independent women’s professional tour in Japan, operating for over a decade and providing competitive opportunities nationwide. JCLO has seen athletes progress to higher stages—including JLPGA Step-Up/Regular Tour fields and U.S. qualifying pathways—underscoring its role as a feeder to elite competition.

About NXXT Golf

NXXT Golf operates a connected ecosystem of three tours: the NXXT Women’s Pro Tour (professional winter series in Florida), the NXXT Battle Tour (co-ed, mixed-gender competition), and the NXXTGen Junior Tour (a co-ed development pipeline for junior golfers). Complementing its tours, NXXT delivers qualifiers, Pro-Am experiences, and player development programming in partnership with leading venues, academies, and organizations.

Media Contact

NXXT Golf — Stuart McKinnon, CEO — stuart@nxxtgolf.com

JCLO — Aki Nagai —  us-nagai@jpc-lady.org

 
 
 

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