2024 WORLD LONG DRIVE
PLAYER AWARDS WINNERS
LONGEST DRIVE OF THE YEAR
WOMEN'S DIVISION 387 YARDS
MAI DECHATHIPAT
Mai captured her first tour event win of the 2024 season in La Salle, Colorado where she hit the longest ball of the event and the season in the women's division. She went on to win her second tour event in Fort Jackson, South Carolina and finished 2nd at the 2024 World Long Drive Championships.
LONGEST DRIVE OF THE YEAR
OPEN DIVISION 463 YARDS
JUSTIN JAMES
Justin kicked off the season with a win at the MB Invitational followed by a semi-final finish in La Salle, Colorado where he hit the longest drive of 463 yards of the 2024 season in the Open Division. The 2017 World Champion made into the finals in Belleville, Ontario and climbed the world ranking points and ended the '24 season with a top 8 finish at World Championships.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
SENIOR DIVISION
JEFF GAVIN
Jeff Gavin earned his world ranked #1 in the senior division after a stellar 2024 long drive season. He started with a top 4 finish in Memphis, TN and only excelled from there. Gavin clinched two 2nd place finishes, one in La Salle, Colorado and the other at the Senior World Championships in Fort Jackson, SC. His tour event victory came in Port Rowan, where he was truly unbeatable.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
AMATEUR DIVISION
TANNER PIPES
Tanner Pipes is the 2024 Amateur Player of the Year after amassing 375 points this season and climbing the rankings to the 8th seed in the division. His improvement from the 2023 season and consitency paid off when he captured a tour victory in Port Rowan, Ontario after outlasting his opponent in the finals match with a 366 yard drive.
MOST IMPROVED
WOMEN'S DIVISION
CASSANDRA MEYER
Cassandra Meyer is a rising star in the world of long drive, known for her clean swing and precision. With a top 4 finish at the MB Invitational in Belleville, Ontario, and Fort Jackson, SC, Cassandra has consistently demonstrated her ability to compete as one of the sport's elite. Securing a top 8 finish in La Salle, Colorado, and a top 16 finish at the 2024 World Championships, She has earned 625 points this season, catapulting herself to a world ranking of #6. Her relentless drive and competitive spirit continue to make waves on the global stage
MOST IMPROVED
OPEN DIVISION
SCOTTIE PEARMAN
Scottie Pearman has established himself as a standout in long drive, known for his power and ability to show up when it matters. His winning performance in Belleville, Ontario, along with semi-final finishes in Fort Jackson, SC, and the 2024 World Championships, highlight his ability to compete at the highest level. Adding a quarterfinal finish in Port Rowan, Ontario, Scottie has earned 795 points this season, solidifying his place among the sport's top competitors.
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
OPEN DIVISION
RONI SHIN
Roni Shin had an incredible rookie season on the WLD curcuit. In his first year on the World Long Drive circuit, Roni has already achieved a world ranking of #33 with 225 points this season. Named the 2024 WLD Open Division Rookie of the Year, he qualified for the 2024 World Championships at the Memphis regional in his first event. In Port Rowan, Roni delivered multiple drives exceeding 400 yards to advance to the Open Division finals, ultimately securing a 2nd place finish.
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
WOMEN'S DIVISION
LESLEY ATKINS
In her first year on the World Long Drive circuit, she showcased her talent by hitting a 321-yard drive in her debut event in La Salle, Colorado. She advanced to the quarterfinals in Belleville, Ontario, and came just short of the final eight in Fort Jackson after a double tie. With these strong performances, Lesley has proven to be a quick learner and is sure to make an impact next season.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
WOMEN'S DIVISION
MAI DECHATHIPAT
Mai captured her first tour event win of the 2024 season in La Salle, Colorado where she hit the longest ball of the event and the season in the women's division. She went on to win her second tour event in Fort Jackson, South Carolina and finished 2nd at the 2024 World Long Drive Championships.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
OPEN DIVISION
COLTON CASTO
With three tour event victories this season in Memphis, Port Rowan, and Fort Jackson, along with a strong quarterfinal finish in La Salle, he has quickly risen to become the world’s top-ranked competitor in the Open Division. A remarkable achievement for a relatively new player in the circuit, marking the beginning of what promises to be an exceptional career.