Q. How much does it cost to compete in the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship?
A. Entry fees at the local level are $40 per try (six balls) for Open and Senior division competitors; $30 for Super Seniors, Grand Champions and Women. You may enter multiple times at a local qualifier to post your highest possible distance.
Q. Can I compete in more than one regional?
A. Yes, you may compete in a many regionals as you like, assuming you qualified in that regional.
Q. Can I just show up at a regional competition?
A. No, you must be pre-qualified or have a member/host exemption. You MUST be pre-registered and prepaid with the LDA.
Q. Can I switch regionals because of a scheduling conflict?
A. No. You must compete at the regional competition for the regional in which you qualified. However, if you are an LDA member and host a local qualifier with at least 30 tries, you will get an exemption into a regional of your choice.
Q. Can I use any club?
A. All clubs used in LDA competitions MUST be USGA conforming. You can find the USGA conforming club list at www.usga.org.
Q. Do I have to be an LDA member to compete?
A. You do not have to be a member to compete in the RE/MAX WLDC or Exceptional Driver Championship. HOWEVER, you do get a discount on your regional entry fee by being a member, not to mention discounts on equipment purchased from Sellinger's Power Golf. You must be a member to compete in LDA member/ Tour events.
Q. Do I have to compete where I live?
A. No. You can compete anywhere you like, just be aware that if you advance, you must travel back to that region for the Regional Qualifier. You cannot compete at a local in one region and attend the regional qualifier in a different region.
Q. Do I have to pre-register for a local qualifier?
A. No, you just show up in the proper time frame.
Q. How can I join the LDA?
A. Sign up online or call LDA headquarters at 682-549-2105 or, toll-free, 888-233-4654.
Q. How do I get involved?
A. RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship
1. It's a three step process. Local - Regional- World Finals. Local Qualifier: You show up the day of the event (locations can be found on www.longdrivers.com), entry fee is $40 (open & senior) $30 (super senior, grand champions, women) for 6 balls (that is considered 1 try). You can try as many times as time permits. How many people advance to the regional will depend on how many paid entries there are.
2. Regional Qualifier: This is double elimination, done in rounds. You get 6 balls per round. Entry Fee is $75 for LDA members or $125 for non-members. How many people advance to the World Finals will depend not only how many are present at your regional, but how many are competing in other regionals. It is figured on a ration basis, that changes as the regionals are completed.
3. World Finals: The World Finals are limited to 128 Open, 48 Seniors, 48 Super Seniors, 24 Grand Champions and 24 Women. Those who advanced to the World Finals via local and regional qualifiers do not have to pay an entry fee to the World Finals.
Q. How many people advance to the regional competition?
A. How many people advance to the regional, depends on how many paid entries there are at each local event. See below:
THIS IS THE BREAKDOWN FOR EACH DIVISION
No of Paid Entries / No. of Regional Qualifiers
1-6 - One Competitor advances
7-15 - Two Competitors advance
16-25 - Three Competitors advance
26-40 - Four Competitors advance
41-65 - Five Competitors advance
66 + - Six Competitors advance
6 competitors is the maximum that will advance (per division) from any one local qualifier.
Q. How much does it cost to enter the Exceptional Driver Championship?
A. Entry fees are $20 per try (five swings plus a potential bonus sixth ball). To post their highest possible score, golfers may enter multiple times at EDC qualifying events.
Q. How will I know if I have advanced to the regional?
A. Approximately a month to 6 weeks before the regional event you will receive a letter from the LDA letting you know that you have advanced (if you are in doubt, you can contact the LDA office at 888-233-4654) and giving you the specifics of the event. If you THINK you have advanced and do not get a letter, PLEASE contact the LDA.
Q. What's the average drive for? OR How far do I need to hit it to be competitive in the RWLDC events?
A. There is no average. There are too many variables, such as weather conditions and the condition of the grid. All that matters is what is happening the day you are competing. We have seen locals won with 300 yards and with 470+ yards - conditions, conditions, conditions! In 2006, 386 yards was the longest drive hit during the World Finals in Mesquite, Nevada.
Q. What's the best club to use?
A. That is personal preference. What works for one person just won't feel right to another. Our professionals at Sellinger's Power Golf will be glad to help you find the right fit for you. They can be reached at 800-208-9699. In addition, the LDA forum can be a great place to talk to fellow competitors and get some feedback, just be sure to do your homework.
Q. Who is eligible to compet in LDA Tour events?
A. Individuals with an active LDA membership at the $200/year level or higher.
Q. Who is eligible to compete in the Exceptional Driver Championship?
A. Amateurs only. Professional golfers are prohibited from competing. All competitors compete in the same division and the person with the highest point total advances to the EDC finals.
Q. Who is eligible to compete in the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship?
A. All golfers. That includes professionals as well as amateurs, men and women, boys and girls, grandpa and grandma. There's a competitive division (age group) for everyone.
|
|
|
|
