Q. How do I get involved?
A. The RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship powered by Dick's Sporting Goods qualifying in North America is a three step process - Local - Regional - World Finals
STEP 1: Local Qualifying
(NO PREREGISTRATION AT LOCAL LEVEL)
The RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship powered by Dick’s Sporting Goods is open to all comers - pros and amateurs alike. Visit our website at www.longdrivers.com to find out about rules and regulations and the sites and dates for local qualification events nearest you. The Open and Senior Division road to the RE/MAX World Finals begins with a local qualification event where you show up ready to “give it your best shot”. Time permitting you may enter multiple times. Based on total entries, as many as six hitters will advance to the Regional Championship, which take place in late summer. To increase your chances to qualify for the RE/MAX World Finals, enter as many local qualifiers as you like and compete in more than one region. Local entry fees are $40.00 for six balls. There are substantial savings at locals for LDA members. Visit the LDA member web page for details.
Local and Regional qualifying for Super Seniors (50+), Grand Champions (55+), Legends (60+), Masters (65+) and Ladies Divisions are NOT necessary. A one time entry fee of $800 gives competitors in these five divisions a one-way ticket to the World Finals in Mesquite, Nevada.
STEP 2: Regional Championship
(OPEN AND SENIOR DIVISIONS ONLY)
You are now one step away from qualifying for the World Finals and a chance at claiming the title “Golf’s Biggest Hitter”. Winners from the local competition advance to a Regional Championship and are notified by the LDA of the date, time and location of the regional event. Competitors must be pre-registered for the event at least ten days prior to the competition. The number of competitors that qualify for the RE/MAX World Finals will vary in each regional and is based on the actual number of on-site competitors. Entry fees are $75.00 for LDA members and $150.00 for non-members. All competitors are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses.
STEP 3: The RE/MAX World Finals
Congratulations on advancing to the “most exciting spectacle in golf”. Top finishers at the Regional Championships advance to Mesquite, Nevada in October and battle for a $450,000 purse and bragging rights as a RE/MAX World Champion in their respective divisions. There is no entry fee at the world level in the Open and Senior Divisions. All competitors must be pre-registered prior to the competition.
Specific registration dates will be posted on longdrivers.com.
7 Divisions:
Open Division (Any age)
Senior Division (45 +)
* Super Seniors Division (50 +)
* Grand Champions Division (55+) NEW FOR 2010
* Legends Division (60+) NEW FOR 2010
* Masters Division (65+) NEW FOR 2010
* Ladies Division (Any age) NEW FOR 2010
*A one time entry fee of $800 for the Super Seniors, Grand Champions, Legends, Masters and Ladies Divisions. Call LDA HQ to sign up this these 5 divisions - 682.549.2105 or 888.233.4654
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 ALL competitors. 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. Competitors may compete in a many Regional Championships as desired, assuming competitor is qualified in that regional.
Q. Can I just show up at a regional competition?
A. No, you must have qualified at a local or have a member/host or performance exemption. You MUST be pre-registered and prepaid with the LDA.
Q. Can I switch regions because of a scheduling conflict?
A. No. A competitor must compete in the Regional Championship for the regional in which they qualified. However, if they are an LDA member and host a local qualifier with at least 30 tries, they will receive an exemption into a regional of 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. A competitor does not have to be a member to compete in the RE/MAX WLDC. However, competitors do receive a wonderful discount on your Regional Championship entry fee by being a member. Also, members may use discounts on equipment purchased from Sellinger's Power Golf. Competitors must be an LDA member to compete in LDA member/ Tour events. The RE/MAX of Texas Shootout presented by Toyota of Louisville is an example of a "members only" event.
Q. Do I have to compete where I live?
A. No. A competitor may compete at any sanctioned local event. Be aware that if advanced from the local level, competitor must travel back to that region for the Regional Championship. Competitors may not compete at a local in one region and attend the Regional Championship 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 many competitors advance to the Regional Championship?
A. This depends on how many paid entries there are at each local event. See below:
Paid Local Entries (Tries) Regional Qualifiers
1-6 One Qualifier
7-15 Two Qualifiers
16-25 Three Qualifiers
26-37 Four Qualifiers
38-49 Five Qualifiers
50 & Over Six Qualifiers
The maximum number of competitors that advance (per division) from any one local qualifier to Regional Championship is six (6).
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 and grid conditions. The only thing that matters is what is happens the day of competition. Locals have been won with 300 yards and with 470+ yard drives. Conditions are the largest factor in long drive.
Q. What's the best club to use?
A. Equipment is a personal preference. What works for one person just will not for another. Professional technicians at Sellinger's Power Golf will be happy to help you find the right equipment that fits best. They may be reached at 800-208-9699 or SellingersPowerGolf.com. In addition, check out the LDA forum. It is a great place to chat with fellow long drive competitors and enthusiasts. Here, competitors may get educated to the sport of long drive, just be sure to do your homework.
Q. Who is eligible to compete in LDA Member events?
A. Individuals with an active LDA membership.
Q. Who is eligible to compete in the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship?
A. All golfers. That includes professionals as well as amateurs.
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