Sir Nick Faldo and NXXT Golf Announce Launch of NXXT Faldo Junior Tour in North America
- Andrei Rosales
- 6 days ago
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New partnership brings the world's biggest global junior golf tour to the United States and Canada, creating a modern, inclusive platform for elite junior golf development.
London, UK / Orlando, Florida, USA — February 2026
Six-time Major Champion Sir Nick Faldo and NXXT Golf are announcing a landmark partnership to launch the NXXT Faldo Junior Tour, establishing a premier junior golf pathway across the United States and Canada beginning in 2026.
The new series “NXXT Faldo Junior Tour” will operate as part of the globally respected Faldo Series, one of the world’s longest-running and most successful junior golf platforms, while being delivered in North America through NXXT Golf’s professional-grade infrastructure and athlete development ecosystem.
Founded by Sir Nick Faldo 30 years ago, the Faldo Series has provided competitive opportunities to over a hundred thousand junior golfers across more than 40 countries, with alumni progressing to the PGA TOUR, DP World Tour, LPGA Tour, LET, and elite collegiate programs worldwide. The Series is widely regarded for combining international competition, high standards, and a clear pathway for young athletes.
The NXXT Faldo Junior Tour will introduce that legacy to a modern North American framework - one designed to meet the evolving needs of players, families, collegiate coaches, and the professional game.
“The Faldo Series has always been about creating meaningful opportunities for young golfers and preparing them for the next level, on and off the course,” said Sir Nick Faldo, “Partnering with NXXT Golf allows us to bring that philosophy to North America in a way that respects the values of The Faldo Series while embracing innovation, inclusion, and long-term athlete development. I’m excited about what we can build together.”
A Modern Junior Pathway, Built on Proven Foundations
The NXXT Faldo Junior Tour will feature WAGR-ranked events culminating in a North American Grand Final, with top performers earning invitations to compete at the Faldo Series International Grand Finals in Vietnam, including global finals alongside peers from Europe, Asia, the Middle East.
In keeping with NXXT Golf’s mission, The Faldo Series will be built around equal opportunity and representation, with events designed to provide meaningful competitive access for both female and male athletes. The partnership also emphasizes education, transparency, and affordability - key issues facing today’s junior golf families.
The Faldo Series is one of the most respected junior-golf legacies in the world,” said Stuart McKinnon, CEO of NXXT Golf. “To bring that platform to North America through the NXXT ecosystem is a major step forward. Together, we’re building a clear and credible pathway - from junior golf to college and into the professional ranks - while ensuring young women and men are equally represented, resourced, and celebrated at every stage.
Integrated Pathways to College and Professional Golf
As part of the broader NXXT Golf platform, standout performers from the NXXT Faldo Junior Tour may also earn exposure to advanced competitive opportunities, including select professional events within NXXT Golf’s ecosystem, such as the NXXT Women’s Pro Tour and the recently launched NXXT Battle Tour, North America’s first professional co-ed tour. This integration offers elite juniors rare visibility into the next stages of competitive golf, while preserving the integrity and identity of junior competition.
Philanthropy and the Game’s Future
The Faldo Series is a charitable trust and a portion of proceeds from events will be in support, continuing Sir Nick’s long-standing commitment to growing the game and expanding access to golf worldwide. NXXT Golf will also explore complementary initiatives through the NXXT Golf Foundation, with a shared focus on opportunity, development, and inclusion.
Looking Ahead
The inaugural NXXT Faldo Junior Tour season will launch in 2026, with events across key U.S. and Canadian markets. Full scheduling details and qualification criteria will be announced soon.
About the Faldo Series
Founded by Sir Nick Faldo in 1996, The Faldo Series is one of the world’s leading global junior golf pathways, operating across more than 40 countries and serving as a proven launchpad for elite amateur, collegiate, and professional careers. The Series is built on high standards, international competition, and long-term athlete development.
About NXXT Golf
NXXT Golf is a North America–based golf platform focused on innovation, opportunity, and competitive integrity. Through its professional tours, junior platforms, and development pathways, NXXT Golf is redefining how athletes progress from junior golf, through college and to the professional game.
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