WHAT: An exciting and exceptional grass-roots golf event to determine North Americas most Exceptional driver of the golf ball.
WHEN: Local qualifying began in March 2007 and runs through May 2008 at 150+ qualifying sites across North America. The 2008 Exceptional Driver Championship finals will take place June 10 -14, 2008 in Mesquite, Nevada on the championship grid!
WHO: The competition is open to any amateur golfer (by USGA definition) -- male or female, adult or junior. Everyone who enters the 2007-08 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. 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 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 to represent their facility at the National finals on the Golf Channel!
*The Standard entry fee for the 2007-08 Exceptional Driver Championship is $20 per try.
