ABOUT RE/MAX WLDC
The RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship powered by Dick's Sporting Goods evolved out of the National Long Drive Championship, which began in 1975. It has grown from a mostly low-key event to one that includes golfers from virtually every corner of the world. Competitors come from more than 125 countries, and vie for a purse worth over $450,000. The RE/MAX World Long Drive Finals are tape-delayed to air each year during the Christmas season on ESPN and ESPN2, and have become a holiday tradition.
2009 marked the fifteenth year that RE/MAX has sponsored the event. In the early years, drives of 325 yards gave hitters a chance at finishing "in the money". Today - hitters typically need to drive the ball at least 350 to 360 yards to advance to the qualifying rounds.
Each year an excess of 10,000 competitors attempt to qualify for the
RE/MAX Finals. These qualification events occur at approximately 300+
sites around the globe. The 2010 RE/MAX Finals qualifying kicks off March 25-26 at the Diamond in the Desert Classic in Mesquite, NV on the Championship Grid. Click HERE for details.
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
Local and Regional qualifying for
Super Seniors (50+), Grand Champions (55+), Legends (60+), Masters
(65+) and Ladies Divisions is 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.
The 2010 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship powered by Dick's Sporting Goods is open to all comers - pros and amateurs alike. Visit the "How To Enter" page 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 from each Local to one of 10 Regional Championships, 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.
Multiple international qualifying sites are also in full swing. Contact
your National LDA franchise by visiting our International Qualifying Page. If you have
interests in hosting an international qualifier, email LDA's Mike Ambriz at
ambriz@longdrivers.com.
The RE/MAX Finals are orchestrated in scenic Mesquite, Nevada. Great desert golf, Las Vegas-style gaming, and much more highlight the area.
Jamie Sadlowski - 2008 & 2009 Open Division Champion
2009 RE/MAX World Long Drive Champions
Open Division - Jamie Sadlowski
Senior Division (45+) - Bobby Wilson
Super Senior Division (53+) - Bobby Wilson
2009 Military Long Drive Championship presented by 7Up Winner
Ryan Hixson (Coast Guard) More info HERE
2009 PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN - $450,000 PURSE
OPEN DIVISION (144 World Finalists)
1st $ 150,000
2nd $ 70,000
3rd - 4th $ 20,000
5th - 8th $ 10,000
9th - 12th $ 4,000
13th - 15th $ 2,000
TOTAL: $ 322,000
SENIOR DIVISION (64)
1st $ 50,000
2nd $ 14,000
3rd - 4th $ 7,000
5th - 8th $ 2,500
TOTAL: $ 88,000
SUPER SENIOR DIVISION (48)
1st $ 20,000
2nd $ 7,000
3rd - 4th $ 3,500
5th - 8th $ 1,500
TOTAL: $ 40,000
Mesquite, Nevada - Home of the RE/MAX WLDC powered by Dick's Sporting Goods
2009 RE/MAX WLDC Part 1
- MORE VIDEOS HERE
PURCHASE DVD'S OF PAST RE/MAX WORLD LONG DRIVE CHAMPIONSHIPS - HERE
