THE EVENT
World Long Drive (WLD) is the ultimate, full-throttle competition to see who can outlast their opponent by hitting a golf ball the farthest. More than 120 of the world’s best long drivers will tee off for the World Long Drive World Championships, September 25-27 at Bigfoot Turf Farm, marking the largest annual domestic professional golf event not associated with the PGA of America, the PGA Tour, or the LPGA.
For the first time, the event will take place in Colorado, where four World Champions will be crowned: Men’s Open Division, Women’s Division, Men’s Senior Division, and Men’s Amateur Division. The World Long Drive World Championships will be broadcast on GOLF Channel, with winners earning the coveted World Championship belt, valuable World Ranking points, and an enhanced purse to close the season.
CLICK HERE for the World Long Drive press kit.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
All Times Listed are Mountain Time. All events will take place at Bigfoot Turf Farm
(22455 Weld, Co Rd 49, LaSalle, CO 80645)
Thursday, September 25
Open Division Round One – 8 a.m.
Senior Division Championship – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, September 26
Open Division Rounds Two & Three – 9 a.m.
Saturday, September 27:
Amateur Division – 8 a.m.
Amateur Division Championship – 11 a.m.
Open Division Round Four – 12:30 p.m.
Women’s Division Round One – 2 p.m.
Youth Clinic – 3 p.m.
Women’s Division Championship – 3:30 p.m.
Open Division Championship – 4:30 p.m.
Men’s Open Division: CLICK HERE for Men’s Open Division Groups
Women’s Division: CLICK HERE for Women’s Division Groups
Men’s Senior Division: CLICK HERE for Men’s Senior Division Groups
Men’s Amateur Division: CLICK HERE for Men’s Amateur Division Groups
COMPLETE SCHEDULE
All Times Listed are Mountain Time
Thursday, September 25
Live shot opportunities are available early morning, midday, and evening. If interested, please contact Jonathan Deutsch (469-534-8525) or Reeves Eddins (901-647-9697).
Open Division Round One (80 players)
Time: 8:00 a.m.
The Men’s Open Division begins Round One, a preliminary points round. There are 96 players in the Open Division field. Players compete in groups of 16, the top eight finishers from each group advance to the next round.
Schedule of play:
8:00 – 9:30 a.m. – Group 1 (16 Players – Top 8 Advance)
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Group 2 (16 Players – Top 8 Advance)
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Group 3 (16 Players – Top 8 Advance)
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Group 4 (16 Players – Top 8 Advance)
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Group 5 (16 Players – Top 8 Advance)
4:05 – 4:10 p.m. – Shootout (10th place finisher in each group – Top 3 to Round Two)
Senior Division World Championship (24 players)
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Schedule of Play:
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Group 1 (12 Players – Top 4 Advance)
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Group 1 (12 Players – Top 4 Advance)
7:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Quarterfinals / Semifinals / Finals
Friday, September 26
Live shot opportunities are available early morning, midday, and evening. If interested, please contact Jonathan Deutsch (469-534-8525) or Reeves Eddins (901-647-9697).
Open Division Round Two (48 players)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Men’s Open Division begins Round Two, a preliminary points round, with 48 players remaining in the Open Division field. Players compete in groups of 16; the top nine finishers from each group advance to the next round.
Schedule of play:
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Group 1 (16 Players – Top 9 Advance)
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Group 2 (16 Players – Top 9 Advance)
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Group 3 (16 Players – Top 9 Advance)
Open Division Round Three (27 players)
Time: 2:00 – 5:10 p.m.
The Men’s Open Division begins Round Three, a preliminary points round, with 27 players remaining in the Open Division field. Players compete in groups of 9; the top five finishers from each group advance to the next round.
Schedule of play:
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Group 1 (9 Players – Top 5 Advance to Round of 16)
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Group 2 (9 Players – Top 5 Advance to Round of 16)
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Group 3 (9 Players – Top 5 Advance to Round of 16)
5:05 – 5:10 p.m. – Shootout (6th place finisher in each group – Winner to Round of 16)
Saturday, September 27
Live shot opportunities are available early morning, midday, and evening. If interested, please contact Jonathan Deutsch (469-534-8525) or Reeves Eddins (901-647-9697).
Amateur Division World Championship (27 players)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Schedule of play:
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Group 1 (9 Players – Top 5 Advance)
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Group 2 (9 Players – Top 5 Advance)
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Group 3 (9 Players – Top 5 Advance)
11:05 – 11:10 a.m. – Shootout (6th place finisher in each group – Winner to Round of 16)
11:10 – 11:45 a.m. – Round of 16 / Quarterfinals / Semifinals / Finals
Open Division Round Four (16 players)
Time: 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
The Men’s Open Division begins Round Four, a preliminary points round, with 16 players remaining in the Open Division field. The top eight finishers advance to the Quarterfinals.
Schedule of play:
12:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Group 1 (16 Players – Top 8 Advance to Quarterfinals)
Women’s Division World Championship (16 players)
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Group 1 (16 Players – Top 8 Advance to Quarterfinals)
3:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Quarterfinals / Semifinals / Finals
Youth Clinic presented by Newtown Golf Shafts
Time: 3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
World Long Drive professionals will host a clinic for kids (11-18 years old) of all skill levels. Participants will learn from the pros and test their new skills on the range, with a Q&A to follow.
Open Division Quarterfinals, Semifinals, & Final
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
The eight players who have qualified in the Open Division will compete in head-to-head match play. The four winners of the Quarterfinals match-ups advance to the Semifinals. The two winners of the Semifinals advance to compete in the Final, where the winner will be crowned the 2025 World Champion.
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INTERVIEWS
Players are available for interviews after their respective group is finished competing. World Long Drive requires that media put in an official request to speak to a player post-play (media availability is not automatic without specific player request). Tony Fay PR staff will be on-site and can help with requests (advance notice on requests is recommended). Please reach out to Jonathan Deutsch (jonathan@tonyfaypr.com, 469-534-8525) or Reeves Eddins (reeves@tonyfaypr.com, 901-647-9697) for interview requests. Player group assignments for beyond Round One will be determined based on results.
PARKING: Media to park on-site at Bigfoot Turf Farm (22455 Weld, Co Rd 49, LaSalle, CO 80645)
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Media photographers – please consult the daily schedule or contact Tony Fay PR for information on specific times and groups. Approved photo/video locations will be outlined on-site.
KEY CONTACTS
Jonathan Deutsch | jonathan@tonyfaypr.com | 469.534.8525
Reeves Eddins | reeves@tonyfaypr.com | 901.647.9697
For more information, visit World Long Drive’s Website, Twitter, and Instagram.
About World Long Drive:
The World Long Drive Tour is the largest annual domestic professional golf event not associated with the PGA of America, the PGA Tour, or the LPGA. It was first held in 1974, and since 2000 consisted of Open, Women’s, Seniors (over-45s), and Amateur events. The Rise division, a subdivision of the Open will have its inception in the 2025 season. The World Long Drive tour is comprised of nine events domestically and over 30 events internationally all culminating for the season finale World Long Drive Championship. Additionally, World Long Drive hosts televised exhibition events benefiting The V Foundation. World Long Drive tour and championship is owned and operated by GF Sports and Entertainment based out of New York, NY.
About GF Sports and Entertainment:
GF Sports & Entertainment is a global events and operations company that elevates the experience of live sports, entertainment and interactive events. The company owns the ATP’s only U.S. indoor 500 level tournament, the Dallas Open, as well as, the National Lacrosse League’s Ottawa Black Bears. GF Sports & Entertainment also incubates emerging sport concepts including The World Long Drive tour which features the longest and fastest hitters in the golf world who compete for prize money and ranking points all culminating to crown a World Long Drive Champion. GF Sports & Entertainment was founded in July 2015 by New York-based private equity firm GF Capital. For additional information, please visit www.gfsportsandentertainment.com.