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How Matt Stubbs Is Helping Players Maximize Their Personal Brands
Posted OnSeptember 19, 2023 byTraveling across the country to compete against the world’s longest hitters may be intimidating to some, but Matt Stubbs has embraced every challenge that has been put in front of him. The 30-year-old Australian has worked extremely hard this year to break into the Top 50 in the World Long Drive Rankings, all while living…Read More…
Jack Smith: Rising Long Drive Rookie Sensation
Posted OnSeptember 13, 2023 byNobody has burst onto the scene faster and louder than Jack Smith in 2023. The 23-year-old rookie possesses one of the smoothest swings on the tour and has become a household name after just four events. After reaching the quarterfinals and finishing in the top 2 in two of his first three tour events, Jack…Read More…
Kingsport Tennessee Day 3 Recap
Posted OnAugust 29, 2023 byIt’s finals day in Kingsport, Tennessee and the best of the Open Division started with the round of thirty-two. Round two would take the top eight performers from each group to advance into the round of sixteen later in the day. Going into the competition the top performers in group one included Josh Koch, Zach…Read More…
Kingsport, Tennessee Day 2 Recap
Posted OnAugust 28, 2023 byThe first round of sixty-four in the Open division put on a show for the fans with incredible performances across all four groups. The field was stacked as we’ve seen a mix of names win tour titles this season. Josh Koch, the highest ranked player of group one struggled in his first two sets and…Read More…
Kingsport Day 1 Recap
Posted OnAugust 26, 2023 byThe sun has set on the first day of competition at the Kingsport tour stop, setting the tone for the remaining divisions. The morning started with the Senior competitors taking the tee as the sun broke through the morning haze. Top senior competitors including Eddie Fernandes, Jeff Gavin, Antony Livingston and Ryan Reisbeck were at…Read More…
WLD Returns To Kingsport
Posted OnAugust 21, 2023 byWorld Long Drive will make its highly anticipated return to Kingsport Tennessee, for the first time since 2019 and for it’s first televised event of the season. Competition will begin on Saturday August 26th at 8:00 a.m. with the Senior Division, featuring reigning senior division World Champion Eddie Fernandes, who has four tour wins this…Read More…
Anna Drahos and her Competitive Drive
Posted OnAugust 18, 2023 byFor Anna Drahos, competition is everything. Growing up as a younger sibling, and the youngest among her cousins, competitions were a natural part of her family dynamic. This competitive edge has helped Anna in different areas of her life. Anna’s road to the World Long Drive tour started when she first picked up a golf…Read More…
Verplank Captures Second Tour Win
Posted OnAugust 14, 2023 byWEST BOUNTIFUL, Utah. (August 12, 2023) – Bryce Verplank became the second player with multiple wins in the Open Division this year after beating rookie Jack Smith 433 yards to 403 yards in the final of WLD West Bountiful on Saturday. Verplank hit nine out of 24 balls on the grid in head-to-head play with…Read More…
Tour Preview: West Bountiful, UT
Posted OnAugust 9, 2023 byThis weekend World Long Drive returns to the West Coast for the eighth event of the year. The longest drivers in the world will be headed to West Bountiful, Utah, to compete starting Thursday, August 10th, with the final champion being crowned Saturday, August 12th. This event will feature the Amateur Division, Senior Division, and…Read More…
Martin Borgmeier and Monica Leiving, On Top Of The World
Posted OnAugust 2, 2023 byFor the first time since 2019, there is a new man on top of the Open Division World Rankings. After a strong run into the Semifinals in Portland, Connecticut, Martin Borgmeier is the new #1 in the World Long Drive rankings. Martin’s rise to the top since his introduction into the sport at the German…Read More…