Long Drive season....

[TysonJC]

I been frequenting the LDA site to see when the qualifying schedule comes out, but they turned it from "releasing in march" to "releasing in May." Anyone on the inside know what's going on/have an idea of when the schedule will come out?? Thanks!

[Jasonfish_02]

At this point no one knows really what's going on

[TysonJC]

[quote name='Jasonfish_02' timestamp='1427346367' post='11218223']At this point no one knows really what's going on[/quote]

Didn't think so. Just figured someone might know, wishful thinking!

[Nickthurgood]

Darn! I have been looking a ton too and was excited to find out soon... Didn't know they pushed it to May! I hope they have at least one local event in Utah!!!

[TysonJC]

[quote name='Nickthurgood' timestamp='1427382657' post='11220143']Darn! I have been looking a ton too and was excited to find out soon... Didn't know they pushed it to May! I hope they have at least one local event in Utah!!![/quote]

Tell me about it. I'm in Oregon, so the closest would be Washington/Idaho. But the thing about it is last year they started qualifying in February!!! Now not till May? Not cool. Hopefully you get one close to you

[Bimmer1]

Here's their answer given in a letter today.


In response to numerous inquiries about qualifying dates and sites for the 2015 World Long Drive Championship, Long Drivers of America (LDA), today issued the following statement:

While LDA is focused on producing our sport's marquee event for many years to come - continuing a rich legacy that dates to the mid-1990s - the harsh reality is that absent the financial underpinning a title sponsor provides, staging the WLDC in 2015 is untenable as the high-quality, premier event we have come to expect to represent the pinnacle of power golf.

As we make a concerted effort along with the long drive community, if anyone has a relationship with someone in corporate America that may want an opportunity to be involved with one of the best events in sports marketing, please do not hesitate to contact the LDA offices.

LDA continues to work exhaustively to secure title sponsorship for the 2015 World Championship. If the LDA is unable to formalize a relationship with a new title sponsor by the close of business on May 4, LDA intends to scratch the 2015 World Championship, but continue to diligently work on securing a new sponsorship partner to fund the event in 2016 and beyond.

In fairness to long drive competitors, as well as local and regional tournament organizers, we want everyone associated with the championship to understand the reality of our current situation. In long drive terms, we're down to our sixth ball and the clock is expiring. Whether we go OB or hit the grid remains to be seen, but you can help by generating any leads with potential sponsors.

[VinceRKG]

Yes this is going to be very very interesting.

[TysonJC]

Yup I just got that email. I'm pretty upset bout this. How can they not find a sponsor? Are they being extremely stingy and no sponsor wants to deal with it or what? Sheesh!

[Bimmer1]

I wonder why Remax did not renew their contract? Has it lost its profitability like so many other aspects of golf?

[TysonJC]

[quote name='Bimmer1' timestamp='1427498104' post='11230739']I wonder why Remax did not renew their contract? Has it lost its profitability like so many other aspects of golf?[/quote]

Yeah I don't know. It's interesting. Seemed like a lot of people watched it, maybe attendance wasn't there? Who knows. Disappointing if it falls thru this year. Not just for me who wanted to compete, but for viewers because it is a lot of fun to watch.

[VinceRKG]

Reason was the guy who was the main one behind it, Mike Reagan, moved to a different position within the company and they did not want to find someone else to put in that position to oversee.