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WHEN: Local qualifying for the 2009 Exceptional Driver Championship presented by Golf Mesquite, Nevada began in Spring 2008 and runs through Spring 2009 at 150+ local qualifying sites across North America. The 2009 Exceptional Driver Championship finals will take place Summer 2009 in Mesquite, Nevada on the new Mesquite Regional Park!

 

WHO: The competition is open to any amateur golfer (by USGA definition) -- male or female, adult or junior.  Everyone who enters the 2009 Exceptional Driver Championship will compete in the same (one) division.

 

HOW IT WORKS: This exceptional golf event rewards both length and accuracy off the tee. Competitors attain points by driving 5 Pinnacle Platinum golf balls long and straight into the competition grid (2009 EDC points differ from 2008 system). The competitor who amasses the highest point total wins. (Please see scoring grid link). In case of ties, a playoff will be used to determine the outcome.  Individuals have a maximum of 2:30 to complete a five-ball set; twosomes have 5:00 to complete a set of alternate shots. 

 

WHAT IT COSTS: Entry fee for the 2009 Exceptional Driver Championship are $20 per try. A “try” entails a set of five drives, during which competitors attempt to attain as many points as possible.  (Bonus ball will be awarded if all 5 drives are successfully in the grid). Winner of the local event will advance directly to the EDC National finals on the Golf Channel!