Bobby Ray: Much More Than Just a Long Driver
Every long driver has a unique story about their journey into the sport. Some have a background playing professionally in another sport,...
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Elon Tuckman
Feb 232 min read
What State Has The Best Golfers?
The debate of which state has the “best golf” is complex and subjective due to a multitude of factors. The most frequent response often...
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Elon Tuckman
Feb 153 min read
Player Profile: Kelly Rudney
In 2019, Kelly Rudney went to the Toronto Golf Show with her brother, not knowing what to expect. As someone who was always able to hit...
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Elon Tuckman
Feb 12 min read
Established Brands, New Contenders & The Changing Landscape of the Apparel World in Golf
Golf is a sport that has a unique culture of apparel. Unlike other sports, players of golf do not have a designated uniform. Instead,...
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Elon Tuckman
Jan 262 min read
Colton Casto: Long Drive & Fishing
Once the long drive season ends, many players put down the clubs and opt for some time off from the sport, typically to relax and...
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Elon Tuckman
Jan 164 min read
Ryan Gregnol & His Impact on the Future of Long Drive
When Ryan Gregnol embarked on his Long Drive career in 2008, the world looked different from its current state. Michael Phelps and Usain...
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Elon Tuckman
Jan 103 min read
Monica Lieving: The Mindset of a Champion
In 2023 Monica Lieving’s competitors were focused on winning tournaments, but she had a different goal in mind. Monica’s focus in the...
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Elon Tuckman
Jan 53 min read
2023 Golf Year in Review
Following a period of turbulence in 2023, the golf world and its industry landscape have seen significant transformations compared to...
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Elon Tuckman
Dec 23, 20232 min read
Drew Cody & His Road to WLD
Growing up in Millington, Tennessee, right outside Memphis, Drew Cody attended a Tiger Woods golf camp at 14 years old without knowing...
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Elon Tuckman
Dec 7, 20233 min read
Player Profile: Bud Weidner
Earl “Bud” Weidner established himself as a fan favorite in his first full year competing on the World Long Drive Tour. Frequently seen...
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Elon Tuckman
Nov 28, 20232 min read
World Long Drive and Baseball & Softball's Influence on the Sport
As you go down the World Long Drive rankings, a few commonalities are apparent among the competitors. Over half of the competitors spent...
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Elon Tuckman
Nov 8, 20233 min read
Alexis Belton: From Competitor to Color Commentator
At the start of the season, Alexis Belton was unsure what 2023 would look like for her. The 2018 Clash of Canyon winner turned in her...
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Elon Tuckman
Sep 16, 20233 min read
How Matt Stubbs Is Helping Players Maximize Their Own Personal Brands
Traveling across the country to compete against the world’s longest hitters may be intimidating to some, but Matt Stubbs has embraced...
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Elon Tuckman
Sep 13, 20233 min read
Jack Smith: A Rookie Way Beyond His Years
Nobody has burst onto the scene faster and louder than Jack Smith in 2023. The 23-year-old rookie has one of the smoothest swings on tour...
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Elon Tuckman
Aug 20, 20234 min read
Player of the Year Preview: Open Division and Women’s Division
After nine intense tournaments across the United States, World Long Drive is down to its final event of the season. Each stop on tour has...
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Elon Tuckman
Aug 2, 20232 min read
Anna Drahos & her Competitive Drive
For Anna Drahos, Competition was and still is Everything. Growing up as a younger sibling, as well as the youngest among her cousins,...
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Elon Tuckman
Jul 11, 20233 min read
Andrew Eigner: The Professional Amateur
For Andrew Eigner, pushing life to the extremes was always in his DNA. At just sixteen years old, Andrew broke two different American...
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Elon Tuckman
Jun 16, 20233 min read
Devon Cassazza’s Path to Becoming World Number 1
Malcolm Gladwell once said, “Ten thousand hours is the magic number of greatness.” The meaning behind this is simple. To be considered...
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Elon Tuckman
May 27, 20233 min read
Josh Koch & His Succesful Trip Overseas
During the weekend of May 20th and 21st, the best long drivers in the world took a lengthy plane ride across the world to participate in...
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Elon Tuckman
May 12, 20233 min read
Josh Jackson: The Son of a Former NFL Player Making his Own Path
To the casual viewer, Golf and Football are two very different sports. Football is one of the most physical competitions in the world,...
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