Live Stream Schedule – The World Championship will be streamed here on this page Saturday August 18th beginning at 1 PM. We will stream live reports from qualifying and Competition Elimination Rounds Thursday and Friday on our Facebook page @AmateurLongDrive
Online Registration is Closed. Event Registration will be open Thursday August 16th at 10 AM to 4 PM at Barefoot Resort Driving Range.
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Want to compete in long drive? The 2018 Amateur Long Drive™ World Championship will be held August 16th – 18th under the lights at Barefoot Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC. Make your plans now to attend the second annual ALD World Championship. We are very pleased to be partnering with the Veteran Golfers Association (VGA) this year.
Presented By
Online Registration is Closed. Event Registration will be open Thursday August 16th at 10 AM to 4 PM at Barefoot Resort Driving Range.
Endorsements
Current World Long Drive Masters Champion Jeff Crittenden
Open World Championship One Hour Live Television Production
Live Stream Coverage Including Open World Championship Finals
3 X World Long Drive Champion Sean "The Beast" Fister
Interview With Sean "The Beast" fister
Interview With Matt (Moby) Ellenberg - Shark Attack Golf
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The Amateur Long Drive™ Championship Competition
The inaugural Amateur Long Drive™ Championship was held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at Legends Golf Resort August 25-26. This event was open to all non-professional long drive competitors. Participants competed in divisions based on age, gender, and ability for trophies and prizes… along with bragging rights. Could you be the next Amateur Long Drive™ World Champion? Sign up HERE.
Live Coverage
Live coverage provided by iNetGolf, (ABC WPDE) WWMB CW21, and Lucky Dog Television. Coverage includes individual interviews and competition. Future main events and certain qualifying events will be streamed live here at AmateurLongDrive.com with commentary by the iNetGolf broadcast staff.
Open Qualifiers
For 2018 we’ve completed all regional qualifiers in preparation for the ALD World Championship August 16-18th. Anyone who was not able to make one of those events may still qualify on August 16th at Barefoot Resort between noon and 6 PM.
2018 – 2019 Season
The 2018/19 season will introduce a new concept we’re calling the ALD Championship Series. We will roll out at least 5 regional series (leagues) where participants will compete in multiple events for World Ranking Points… as well as more regional qualifiers. If you would like to have an Amateur Long Drive™ qualifier in your area, contact us HERE and give us the contact info for potential courses, ranges and other facilities.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We’re grateful to all the sponsors who support Amateur Long Drive™ and our efforts to grow the sport. If you would like to be part of the buzz, contact us HERE to receive a list of sponsorship opportunities and our 2018 sponsorship package.
Thanks To Our ALD Supporters!
2018 ALD World Championship Competition Schedules
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ALD Volunteers Needed
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Pre-Tournament Details
If you registered and have decided not to compete, please reply and let us know. Thank you. Qualifying If you have not yet qualified, you will need to do so Thursday August 16th at the event location, Barefoot Resort & Golf Driving Range (see attached for address)....
ALD Midwest Qualifier Results
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House of Blues Myrtle Beach Sponsors Amateur Long Drive ™ World Championship
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2018 World Championship Schedule
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Long Drive Equipment – Shark Attack Golf
We've been having a blast traveling around the country meeting amateur long drivers. I am blown away by the desire to compete that has been shown by so many. We're seeing that most of our hitters are competing in long drive for the first time....approximately 90%. ...
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ALD Championship Series Survey
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The Club At Savannah Harbor to Host Amateur Long Drive™ Qualifier June 16th 2018.
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