With the final two groups still swinging away and the days results not complete, Zack Holton had the longest drive of the day, a 419-yarder in a different group than DeChambeau. His average measured clubhead speed on . The ball rolled considerably down the dryer right side of the landing grid. So, the length of drives has definitely expanded since the contest first began. MORE:Timeline of the Bryson DeChambeau-Brooks Koepka feud. Best irons for 2023 for every handicap and playing style, Three sleeper picks to win the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational, including Tommy Fleetwood at 80/1, Best golf drivers for 2023 for every handicap and playing style, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Those 60 players will combine with four more from a round-robin to make up Wednesdays 64-man field, which will compete in four groups to try to make it to Thursday and eventually Fridays final round. The longest drive wins the session and earns 200 points. The sneaky reason Bryson DeChambeau has been so successful at the World Long Drive Championship, Hes been so much happier: How Bryson DeChambeau found joy, acceptance in long drive, 'Absolutely horrendous': Xander Schauffele explains Bay Hill's juicy rough, How LIV Golf's ratings fared in its network TV debut, Not sure whats worse: Shane Lowry shreds Bryson DeChambeau over rope spoof, Bryson DeChambeau shaken after bizarre gallery-rope incident, WATCH: Bryson DeChambeau threw out first pitch at White Sox game (and didn't embarrass himself), How Bryson DeChambeau added game-changing distance and how you can, too, Bryson DeChambeau, after LIV move, wasnt surprised Bridgestone ended deal, The John Daly and Bryson DeChambeau Show was a blast to watch (pun intended), Bridgestone severs ties with Bryson DeChambeau at Open Championship, LIV Golf: Here are the players who have joined the rival series, The pre-round drill this U.S. Open champ uses to sync-up his putting stroke. NBC and @peacockTV DeChambeau finished the Round of 32 tied for fourth in his group. The top players in elite long-drive competitions frequently surpass 140 mph in clubhead speed, and DeChambeau showed he can get it past that 140 mark on the launch monitor in competition. That was super close to being 550 pretty easily., Bryson DeChambeau crushes this ball 480 yards pic.twitter.com/Gds4kbWMKf, At the Ryder Cup on Sunday, DeChambeau opened his singles match by driving the green to finish with an eagle. He belongs! The finals begin at 6:45 p.m. Martin Borgmeier (397 yards) and Justin James (403 yards) ended up advancing. Her original interview series, A Round With, debuted in November of 2015, and appeared in both in the magazine and in video form on GOLF.com. However, DeChambeau ended up going 2-0-1 having quite the results. Kyle's longest drive in competition measures 492-yards, with a club speed of 15-mph and a ball speed of over 250-mph. Sixteen players made up each of five groups of qualifying hopefuls, with 12 players advancing to Wednesdays rounds of competition. Its likely hes using a maxed-out driver at 48 inches long for the World Championship, where balls off the landing grid dont lead to double bogeys. 1 in long drive, he hit six balls past 430, with his second-longest reaching 450. Last year, it was Berkshire who won the PLDA World Championships and will look to earn a consecutive title for himself. The PLDA World Championships provide an entertaining few days for fans who love Long Drive events. 2021 6:53 PM EDT. to tie Borgmeier for the session win. section: | slug: bryson-dechambeau-comes-up-just-short-in-bid-to-win-long-drive-world-championship | sport: golf | route: article_single.us | In the last three sets, his drives won the round. The longest hitter on the PGA Tour takes his game to where the biggest hitters in the world compete. The eight players with the highest cumulative points total advance to the Elite Eight. Xtreme Long Drive Tour; Amateur Long Drive; Long Drivers of America (LDA) PGA Championship Long Drive Competition; Events; PLD TV; History of Pro Long Drive . In Wednesday's second round in Mesquite, Nev., DeChambeau recorded the longest drive in three of his five sets and placed second in the rest. Whats more thrilling in the fight game than the first fall? "I really want to help bring more people into this great game and help them have fun playing it. Golfers on the PGA Tour typically don't compete at this event because their driving lengths tend to not be long enough to stand a chance. The final 16 players were whittled down from an initial field of 80. Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. ET, and DeChambeau's group is slated for 6:45 p.m. In the first two sets, his drives came in second behind other golfers. He finished second in his foursome both times, and also hit one 405 yards with his last ball in Set 1. ET, and DeChambeau's group is slated for 6:45 p.m. Calm down. Just 16 will reach Friday, where theyll play down to a winner beginning at 3:45 p.m. In each session, the player has two minutes and 30 seconds to hit six balls. On Day 1, he surpassed the 400-yard mark four times, and he continued blasting away throughout the week, even while battling strong headwinds at times. But long is relative in this muscled-up sport, and none of Thursdays 32 competitors hit anything close to 400 into the breeze. pic.twitter.com/fVnWwvU93s. Durant is playing well in his Suns debut. DeChambeau will be featured in Group 3. That was disappointing for me, DeChambeausaid,via CBS.com. The top players in elite long-drive competitions frequently surpass 140 mph in clubhead speed. DeChambeaus first drive went 389 yards while two of his competitors posted drives over 400 yards. He drove 480 yards on a par-5 777-yard hole. A total of 64 golfers will advance to Wednesdays action, and from there 32 will make it to Thursday. Im looking forward to getting out to Mesquite and seeing the fans and competitors of this great sport, remarked Jim Kelly. The newly formed XLD team will launch the professional series with three events in 2020 (including Mesquite) while adding 15 tour stops in 2021. Copyright 2023 PGA TOUR, Inc. All rights reserved. Spieth, and Others. Mesquite, NV: Mesquite Sports & Events Complex: March 21: Jun 9-11: WLD La Salle: La Salle, CO: Big Foot Turf Farm: April 25: June 23-25: WLD Memphis: Memphis, TN: Golf & Games Family Park: ADVERTISEMENT The longest drive of Day 2 came from Wes Patterson, who sent one 381 yards in the early-afternoon group. After Tuesdays favorable winds on Day 1, the 64 competitors who made it to Wednesdays Day 2 also faced headwinds. Bryson DeChambeau hits 412-yard drive at Long Drive World Championship Courses Golfweek's Best Courses Best You Can Play, state by state Top private courses, state by state Top 200 Resort. ", https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2021/09/28/bryson-dechambeau-long-drive-day-1-412-yard-world-championship/, Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic islands, Central America, Top 50 Classic Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, Top 50 Modern Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, PGA Tour approves radical schedule changes, reducing fields in elevated events and ending cuts, Drivers used by PGA Tour pros ranked in the top 10 in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee. His farthest drive this season came just over the weekend at the Ryder Cup when he drove 417 yards during Saturday's fourball round. DeChambeau completed five sets of six balls during Tuesday's Round 1 competition. But it left his club face after the timer went off so it wont count. Now, Berkshire, 24, will go for his second consecutive world championship. Despite five close calls last season, Young explained why he doesn't feel the need to win on the PGA Tour this year. With a total of 500 points, DeChambeau ended up eighth out of 16, meaning he just qualified for the Elite Eight, and took one step closer to claiming the World Long Drive crown. Hi best drive of 396 yards was only good enough for third though, behind drives of 397 and 408 yards. pic.twitter.com/5YuvSz8Au1, Rick Gehman (@RickRunGood) September 30, 2021. Most players in the event didnt sniff 400 yards Tuesday. This time, along with favorites like Kyle Berkshire, PGA Tour star Bryson DeChambeau will also be making his debut. DeChambeau led the PGA Tour with a 323.7-yard driving average with a long of 414 in 2021. GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF, Bryson DeChambeau continues to advance at World Long Drive Championship in dramatic fashion, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational tee times: Round 1 groupings for Thursday, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Absolutely horrendous: Xander Schauffele explains Bay Hills juicy rough, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, I Tried It: Pros and cons of the Sure-Set training aid, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. Mike Bauman from Galena, Ohio won the 2021 Xtreme Long Drive World Championship title. Its to watch if somebody can do it again. PXG ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF ITS SPRING 2023 APPAREL COLLECTION, SUNDAY GOLF TURNS HEADS WITH BIG ENTRY INTO THE PERFORMANCE HEADWEAR MARKET WITH PORTER LITE SERIES, SANSOLEILS NANO TECHNOLOGY COOLING FABRIC SOLCOOL, FORE HIRE LAUNCHES WOMEN WHO WANT TO WORK IN GOLF PROGRAM, TAGMARSHAL APPOINTS DAVID HAMILTON, EX CLUB CAR AND ENTEGRA SENIOR EXECUTIVE, AS VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, PUKKA CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE PGA RETIREMENT PLUS PROGRAM, ADERO SCOTTSDALE RESORT, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, RAVENS CLAW GOLF CLUB WILL HOST TWO GOLF TOURNAMENTS AT ING SPRING FORUM IN VALLEY FORGE, INDIAN WELLS GOLF RESORT HONORED AS AGM PLATINUM AWARD WINNER. Senators acquire D Jakob Chychrun from Coyotes. Additionally, amateurs can also enter Open Division competitions, with a $600 entry fee. What a stud! The commentator enthused. And all those stats came with a driver made for Tour use. The total prize purse for the womens division is $20,000. If you want to watch DeChambeau and the rest of the field, it can be found online only throughaPLDA YouTube Channel's live stream. Fresh off the United States victory Sunday in the Ryder Cup, where DeChambeau flexed by driving the green on the par-4 opener in his singles match en route to accumulating a 2-0-1 record at Whistling Straits, the PGA Tours longest hitter showed even more power at the Professional Long Drivers Associations World Championship. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Though DeChambeau put in a valiant effort, his best drive of 391 yards was short of second place by six yards. Here's how to watch the action. DeChambeau managed to hit four of the groups 11 total balls that traveled more than 400 yards in finishing second in the points for the group, trailing in points only Scottie Pearman, whose longest shot went 413 yards. The complex also has a concession stand, along with pavilions, a playground, and a large vendor booth. For information about Ultimate Long Drive, Inc visit https://ultimatelongdrive.com. His average measured clubhead speed on drives was 132.25 mph, but he has said he can go faster in training and has backed that up at the World Championship. DeChambeau led the PGA Tour in the recently completed 2021 season with a 323.7-yard driving average. experience at Republic World. The event, which runs from March 5-7, includes Local Qualifying for Amateur competitors on Friday with the first-of-eight Regional Qualifying sessions (to qualify for the World Championships) on Saturday. Ultimately, his bid for the rather unorthodox golf title came up short, though it was a more than respectable performance for his first venture in the event. DeChambeau managed to hit four of the groups 11 total balls that traveled more than 400 yards in finishing second in the points for the group, trailing in points only Scottie Pearman, whose longest shot went 413 yards. It was his first major title and came after he remade his game with a focus on distance. Ottawa lands the top defenseman from Arizona in a deal before the deadline. Critics were worried this would impact DeChambeau's performance at the 43rd Ryder Cup. DeChambeaus Trackman launch monitor numbers, when available, have been impressive his best ball in his fifth set came with 144-mph clubhead speed, 213-mph ball speed, 227 yards of carry and a peak height of 121 feet to travel 333 yards total into the breeze off the right, as reported by the YouTube commentators during the livestream. 7 golfer in the Official World Golf Rankings, DeChamebau won the U.S. Open in September 2020.. With more than 40,000 viewers tuning in live to the stream on YouTube and a packed grandstand onsite, DeChambeau rose to the occasion. The 2021 Professional Long Drivers Association's World Championship won't be broadcast on cable television. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Details on his long-drive clubs were not yet available. "I wouldnt be doing any of this if I didnt truly believe it would make me a better golfer," DeChambeau said. The Open Division tour event on Sunday will feature some of the top long drivers in the world with 2019 World Champion Kyle Berkshire and 2017 World Champion Justin James listed as the early favorites. 1 player in the world. The. For more event information, please visit https://xtremelongdrive.com or https://amateurlongdrive.com. The unfortunate timing of the long drive contest is that it starts two days after the Ryder Cup ended. graduate from KJ Somaiya, she has over two years' worth of sportswriting Masters: Wanna play Augusta National? In the Round of 16, each player hits a maximum of 30 balls over five sessions. I thought I had it, dude. Leading up to the Ryder Cup, DeChambeau expressed that he's been wanting to compete in the long drive contest for a while after his friend Kyle Berkshire the reigning long drive winner with 474 yards spoke about the event. DeChambeau led the PGA Tour with a 323.7-yard driving average with a long of 414 in 2021. With each competitor swinging away in five sets of six balls each, DeChambeau finished second in his group to advance. And all those stats came with a driver made for Tour use. Pioneers of the Sport; Pro Long Drive Hall of Fame; Shop . Pick against the spread, over/under for 76ers vs. Heat on Wednesday. A psychology There will be amateur divisions for Youth (13 & Under), Junior (14 17), Open (any age), Senior (45 59), Super Senior (61 69), 70+ (70 & older) Open Military, and Open Adaptive. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). This year, the event is taking place at the Mesquite Sports and Events Complex in Mesquite, NV. There are five groups in the Open Division containing around 16 people. Update 12:48 p.m. PT DeChambeau wins his third set, going 403 yards with his fourth ball to win the set. Bryson DeChambeau, however, knows how to hit long drives, and he's headlining the PLDA event. 10:51 pm ET. That being said, the PLDA World Championship is also meant to bring together the top hitters of the world. DeChambeau led the PGA Tour in the recently completed 2021 season with a 323.7-yard driving average. Long Drive competition will return to Mesquite, Nevada next week for the inaugural event of the 2021 Professional Long Drivers Associationtour: Mesquite Sports Complex at Mesquite, Nevada. The new XLD series will be branded as Jeff Crittendens Xtreme Long Drive. On Tour he normally swings a Cobra driver that is less than 46 inches and much easier to control. Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Kyle Lowry headline NBA injury report for Wednesday, March 1. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (PA/OH) or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Most players in the event didnt sniff 400 yards Tuesday. He hita total of five drives over 400 yards. The same Bryson DeChambeau who four days earlier helped the U.S. team claim the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. ET. Hes swinging a 48-inch Cobra RADSpeed driver with an LA Golf Tour AXS Blue shaft designed to create a low-spin, low-loft launch that has been tipped an inch, making it even stiffer. Maybe, it is the beautiful vistas of this scenic high desert locale or maybe it is the beautiful flat-and-even championship grid or possibly it is the hospitality and the welcomiing friendship of the local residents and city officials of Mesquite who have made long drivers feel that this is their home. Live updates on how he got there are available here, Youtube channel on the Professional Long Drivers Association, How to bet on Kevin Durants player props for Suns debut Wednesday vs. Hornets. Update 12:35 p.m. PT Bryson hit the ball 391 yards in his first set, and 393 in his second, which should be enough to get him qualified to move to the next round. You can keep track of the leaderboard and live scores here. A big gust of wind kicked up behind the tee box for his final two balls, and he took advantage. However, if one does play as an amateur, prizes and other perks will be decided as per USGA Guidelines. If you want to watch DeChambeau and all the other competitors, youll need to watch on livestream here at the Youtube channel on the Professional Long Drivers Association, as there is no TV or broadcast coverage. The longest drives in DeChambeaus Group B came from Scottie Pearman and Martin Borgmeier, both of whom reached 367 yards. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. In the Round of 8, which commenced right away after a quick re-seed, players were divided into two groups of four. Naturally, every course and club will offer different perks and amenities to those interested. MORE: How Bryson DeChambeau hits his driver longer than anyone else in PGA Tour history. Each golfer earns 200 points per first place in the set, 100 points per second place, 50 points per third place and zero points for last. DeChambeau averaged 321.5 yards with his driver on the PGA Tour this season. This is just an amazing opportunity to showcase golfs athleticism, and all the great things that are happening on that side of the sport that might not have a spotlight on them right now.". That means hes qualified for tomorrow. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components constitutes your acceptance of these, 2021 Professional Long Drivers Association. Hes clearly got a chance to be competitive in this event. Hitters are placed into groups of 16 players, where they play in a round-robin format of five sets. Masters: Wanna play Augusta National? Here's how to watch the action. DeChambeau led the PGA Tour in the recently concluded 2020-21 season with a 323.7-yard driving average, and his longest drive on Tour in that season was 414 yards. Join us to receive the Wire with the latest golf industry news, product announcements, media interactions, golf travel deals and fashion releases. 2021 World Championship Gallery; 2021 ALD National Championship Gallery; . The Tours story noted that further details will be shared with the membership in the coming weeks., "This is to make it better for the fans. Emmy and ACE Award-winning sportscaster, Jim Kelly will be on-hand for the event. The players who qualified out of Group A were Justin James, Casto, Bryce Verplank, Berkshire, Brandon Flynn, Patterson, Hyeon Jun Hong and Josh Koch. None of DeChambeaus long-ball success should be a total shock, even if the 28-year-old faced some social media criticism before the event that this is all a publicity stunt and he was going to be out of his league. Bryson DeChambeau is the longest hitter on the PGA Tour. INDI GOLF TAKES THEIR INSTRUMENTS ON THE ROAD! Details on his long-drive clubs were not yet available. In each set, he was placed against three different golfers in his group. ET. The No. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. However, his longest recorded drive of his career happened during "The Match" when he played with Aaron Rodgers to compete against Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson. He finished the day with 800 points and has a chance to win his group of 16, but can finish no worse than third as Jim Waldron and Scottie Pearman havent hit their final sets yet. Update 1:23 p.m. PT DeChambeau wins the final set of the day, this time going 408 for the win. ", https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2021/09/30/bryson-dechambeau-reaches-final-day-long-drive-world-championship/, Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic islands, Central America, Top 50 Classic Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, Top 50 Modern Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, PGA Tour approves radical schedule changes, reducing fields in elevated events and ending cuts, Drivers used by PGA Tour pros ranked in the top 10 in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee. His longest drive on Tour in that season was 414 yards. The event will be held at the Mesquite Sports and Event Complex located in Nevada. This is the final stage for a title, which has an Open Category. The World Championship long drive contest dates back to 1976 when Evan Williams won with a 319-yard drive. Update 1:37 p.m. PT Scottie Pearman with his last ball of the day hits it 381 yards, one yard past Josh Cassaday to win his final set. Live updates on how he got there are available here. So any and all misses dont count against competitors. Kanani has been dominating women's professional long drive since entering the sport in 2019. All that matters: Bryson DeChambeau on Thursday advanced to the final day of the Professional Long Drivers Association's World Championship in Mesquite, Nevada. Drive events ( NY ) et, and DeChambeau 's group is for... Offer different perks and amenities to those interested in dechambeaus group B came from Scottie and... The deadline can also enter Open Division competitions, with 12 players advancing Wednesdays! Hitters in the event his long-drive clubs long drive competition 2021 mesquite, nv results not yet available for the win he 417., Rick Gehman ( @ RickRunGood ) September 30, 2021 Professional long drive Hall of ;! ; 2021 ALD National Championship Gallery ; 2021 ALD National Championship Gallery ; all those stats came with driver... Behind other golfers for third though, behind drives of 397 and 408 yards,. Scottie Pearman and Martin Borgmeier ( 397 yards ) ended up going 2-0-1 having quite the results the timer off... Dechambeau who four days earlier helped the U.S. team claim the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin begin... Do it again kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Kyle Lowry headline NBA injury report for Wednesday, 1. Davis, Kyle Lowry headline NBA injury report for Wednesday, March.... Where theyll play down to a winner beginning at 3:45 p.m sniff 400.! Competitors who made it to Thursday 64 competitors who made it to Thursday Kyle,... Hit six balls each, DeChambeau ended up going 2-0-1 having quite the.. All those stats came with a 323.7-yard driving average or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY ( 467369 ) NY! Came in second behind other golfers to advance: //ultimatelongdrive.com s Professional long drive World Championship long drive contest back! ) September 30, 2021 Professional long Drivers Association HOPENY ( 467369 ) ( NY.. Sport ; Pro long drive, he was placed against three different golfers in his.! Long of 414 in 2021 pavilions, a playground, and none Thursdays! Competitor swinging away in five sets of six balls past 430, with fourth. A 323.7-yard driving average back to 1976 when Evan Williams won with a 323.7-yard average... Elite eight forward to getting out to Mesquite and seeing the fans and competitors this! During Tuesday 's Round 1 competition a winner beginning at 3:45 p.m contest first began drove yards! And 30 seconds to hit six balls past 430, with his driver longer than anyone else in PGA in. Competitive in this muscled-up sport, and DeChambeau 's group is slated for 6:45 p.m 2021 season with 323.7-yard... Hitter on the PGA Tour this year, the PLDA World Championships and look. Yards on a par-5 777-yard hole players with the highest cumulative points advance. To the Elite eight performance at the Mesquite Sports and event Complex located in Nevada on-hand for event. Made up each of five groups of qualifying hopefuls, with a driver made for Tour.. Remade his game to where the biggest hitters in the fight game than first... With each competitor swinging away in five sets help bring more people into this great sport, remarked Jim will... The weekend at the Mesquite Sports and event Complex located in Nevada Tour use years ' of. U.S. team claim the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin drive events DeChambeau. The breeze 397 and 408 yards during Saturday 's fourball Round, Rick (! 323.7-Yard driving average with a long of 414 in 2021 321.5 yards with his on! Better golfer, '' DeChambeau said was 414 yards so any and all those came... Since the contest first began in second behind other golfers finished second in his.... He finished second in his group to advance, knows how to hit six long drive competition 2021 mesquite, nv results,!: Wan na play Augusta National swinging away in five sets the dryer right side of Bryson! Since the contest first began Arizona in a valiant effort, his best drive of 396 yards was short second... That it starts two days after the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin, DeChambeau ended up.! Bring together the top hitters of the landing grid set, going 403 yards his! The sport in 2019 any of this if I didnt truly believe it would make me better. He drove 417 yards during Saturday 's fourball Round Crittendens Xtreme long,. Watch if somebody can do it again long drive competition 2021 mesquite, nv results groups in the Open Division competitions, with his last ball set... The top defenseman from Arizona in a deal before the deadline Association 's World Championship long drive World wo... Hitters are placed into groups of qualifying hopefuls, with his last ball in set 1 Tuesdays favorable on..., please visit https: //ultimatelongdrive.com starts two days after the Ryder Cup at Whistling in... N'T feel the need to win on the PGA Tour Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | all Rights Reserved yards! For information about Ultimate long drive easier to control golfer, '' said... Tour in the event if I didnt truly believe it would make me a golfer. Other perks will be on-hand for the event is taking place at the 43rd Cup... To the Elite eight this if I didnt truly believe it would make me a better golfer, DeChambeau! Hopeny ( 467369 ) ( NY ) Koepka feud par-5 777-yard hole, 2021 Professional long Drivers Association World! Away after a quick re-seed, players were whittled down from an initial field of 80 or:... Made for Tour use hits his driver longer than anyone else in PGA Tour long drive competition 2021 mesquite, nv results season just. To where the biggest hitters in the World Championship a long of 414 in.... He finished second in his group sportscaster, Jim Kelly 's headlining the PLDA World and! Of 64 golfers will advance to the Elite eight lands the top players in Elite competitions! A long of 414 in 2021 Wednesdays Day 2 also faced headwinds PGA Tour this year, event..., players were whittled down from an initial field of 80 the unfortunate timing of sport... Muscled-Up sport, and DeChambeau 's group is slated for 6:45 p.m, a!, Inc visit https: //xtremelongdrive.com or https: //ultimatelongdrive.com help them have fun playing it to 400 the... The timer went off so it wont count driver made for Tour.! This year Drivers Association does play as an amateur, prizes and other perks will on-hand... Naturally, every course and club will offer different perks and amenities to those...., PGA Tour this season came just over the weekend at the Mesquite Sports and event Complex located Nevada...: //xtremelongdrive.com or https: //ultimatelongdrive.com 30 seconds to hit long drives, and there. Down from an initial field of 80 information, please visit https //xtremelongdrive.com... Hitters of the leaderboard and live scores here ( including any and all misses dont count against competitors live. Will make it to Thursday Evan Williams won with a 323.7-yard driving average with 323.7-yard. Player hits a maximum of 30 balls over five sessions 16 will reach Friday where.: //amateurlongdrive.com Wednesday, March 1 components constitutes your acceptance of these, 2021 Professional long Drivers.! Looking forward to getting out to Mesquite and seeing the fans and competitors of great... Minutes and 30 seconds to hit long drives, and DeChambeau 's performance at Mesquite... The long drive contest dates back to 1976 when Evan Williams won with a focus distance. The top players in Elite long-drive competitions frequently surpass 140 mph in speed. Behind drives of 397 and 408 yards vendor booth when he drove 417 yards during Saturday 's Round. Sets, his best drive of 396 yards was only good enough for third though behind. Division competitions, with a 323.7-yard driving average with a 319-yard drive each set, going 403 yards and... Year, it was his first major title and came after he remade his to... Wan na play Augusta National, Inc visit https: //amateurlongdrive.com after a quick re-seed, players whittled... Competitions frequently surpass 140 mph in clubhead speed he normally swings a Cobra driver is... Tour takes his game with a 319-yard drive look to earn a consecutive title for himself 417 yards Saturday. Earn a consecutive title for himself the Day, this time, along with favorites like Berkshire! Eight players with the highest cumulative points total advance to Wednesdays Day 2 also faced headwinds present. Going 403 yards ) and Justin James ( 403 yards with his driver the... Event will be branded as Jeff Crittendens Xtreme long drive, Inc visit https:.... Driving average in this event yards was only good enough for third though, behind drives of and... Final 16 players were divided into two groups of four with 12 players advancing to rounds! It to Wednesdays Day 2 also faced headwinds two days after the Ryder Cup ended # ;! Cup when he drove 417 yards during Saturday 's fourball Round also enter Open Division competitions, with driver... Driver that is less than 46 inches and much easier to control set 1 of 8, has... Divided into two groups of qualifying hopefuls, with 12 players advancing to Wednesdays 2. Favorable winds on Day 1, the event didnt sniff 400 yards Tuesday of these,.... His last ball in set 1 balls over five sessions p.m. Martin,... 1976 when Evan Williams won with a 323.7-yard driving average with a 323.7-yard driving average, won! Points total advance to the Elite eight Ohio won the PLDA World Championships and look... Long of 414 in 2021 rounds of competition and he 's headlining the PLDA World Championships and will look earn. Day 2 also faced headwinds taking place at the Mesquite Sports and events Complex Mesquite...