For nearly two decades, Brianne “Bri” Grajkowski has helped shape the look, feel and experience of Future Champions Golf (FCG).
Her connection to FCG started while she was studying graphic and web design at San Diego State University. Her brother, PGA Professional Chris Smeal, had founded Future Champions Golf in 2004, and Bri began helping with the website while building her own skills and working in marketing for a biotech company.
What started as helping out became a long-term role with a much bigger purpose.
“For nearly two decades, I have served as Creative Director and Sponsorships for Future Champions Golf, driving the tour’s creative vision, managing all tournament websites, logos and graphics, and building brand partnerships that engage audiences and sponsors alike,” Bri says. “I have continued working with FCG because the company is focused on improving the lives of junior golfers, and I love being a part of that.”
More Than Tournaments
Headquartered in San Diego, Future Champions Golf has grown into a global junior golf tour hosting more than 150 tournaments in the U.S. and creating opportunities for young golfers to compete, develop their games and pursue collegiate golf.
For Bri, one of the most rewarding parts of that growth is seeing what the program means to the players and their families over time.
“I love that the whole FCG program helps juniors succeed and advance not only in their sport, but in getting kids to college,” she says. “I love seeing families come together for our largest event of the year and watching their tournament play throughout the week. I love seeing the same kids come year after year to the same tournaments.”
That sense of connection is especially visible each summer during the FCG Callaway World Championship, when junior golfers and their families travel from around the world to compete in Southern California.
Behind the Scenes at the World Championship
In July, JAMBAR was proud to support the FCG Callaway World Championship with Mini JAMs for players competing throughout the event.
For the athletes and families, the championship is several days of competition and community. Behind the scenes, it takes months of coordination across the entire FCG organization.
“There is a lot involved and a lot of moving pieces,” Bri says. “We have an amazing executive team that works year-round to make it all work well. Our tournament staff executes a great experience for all the players.”
Bri’s own role touches many of the details that help create that experience, from tournament websites and graphics to branding and sponsorship partnerships.
But her favorite moment from this year’s championship had nothing to do with a logo or a website. “I loved working at the girls 7–8 division course and seeing how well these young players do,” she says. “In order to compete at this level, you have to be a really great golfer, and these girls did so well.”
It’s a small window into what has kept Bri involved with FCG for so many years: watching young athletes challenge themselves, grow and return year after year.
Fueling Future Champions
JAMBAR Minis were on hand throughout the championship to give young golfers and their families an easy, portable snack during long tournament days.
At 28 grams and 120 calories each, Mini JAMs offer JAMBAR’s Certified Organic, real-food energy in a smaller size that fits easily into a golf bag, backpack or pocket.
And Bri already has a favorite flavor: Chocolate Cha Cha.
For JAMBAR, supporting Future Champions Golf is about more than fueling a tournament. It’s about supporting an organization that gives young athletes opportunities to compete, grow and pursue what comes next.
And people like Bri are a big part of what makes those opportunities possible.