Golf Channel and Long Driver

VinceRKG · November 20, 2015

So since Golf Channel is now the owners of the World Long Drive Championships, will this bring more credibility to the Golfing world? Both Am and Pros? If Local qualifiers are put into place again, will you give it a go to see how far you can really hit on a flat grid marked, with an all out go for the green swing not worrying about accuracy?

VinceRKG · November 23, 2015

No, nothing back lol ok

ncblademan · November 24, 2015

I have thought of giving it a try.

bpeezer · December 1, 2015

I'd love to give it a shot. I haven't had an athletic pursuit since graduating college, and this seems like something I could sink my teeth into.

VinceRKG · December 1, 2015

I think having Golf Channel be apart of it now is huge for the sport. They can hopefully link qualifiers with the Am Tour they hold as well. Or just make it more aware at those events. But will see what they say. I think they do give it more credibility as its the Golf Channel that owns it now.....how can you argue that?

300_Straight · December 2, 2015

If there are Qualifiers next year, I will definitely participate. At my current CHS (115ish MAYBE 120 maxing out) I have no shot of placing anywhere, but would try it out for $40 just for the experience. I'm currently working on my CHS and would like to be around 130+. Even at that speed the chances are minimal, but the fun is endless :superman:

Unless I get above low 130s, I would even use an OEM driver with a stock shaft just to see how I'd do. If I got that high I would consider a LD setup.

VinceRKG · December 2, 2015

If you get to 130 CHS you will top out of your OEM golf setup driver and start to see diminish in speeds and increase in spin rates. Those club setups can only go so far. That why we do not use them.

300_Straight · December 2, 2015

Hmm....good advice. May hold off on buying a driver then until I see whether or not I reach those speeds.

VinceRKG · December 2, 2015

If you are trying to get to those speeds in LD mode, get one now. Used or new man....golf club is HUGELY different than ld club. Gotta get used to length first. I have seen THOUSANDS of guys try to get those speeds and think they can do well with a Golf setup, and fail. If you want to think of doing LD, get a club setup for that. You can always grow with a club as well. Just saying

golfingforelife · December 5, 2015

Anyone know how to apply for contests in CT?

NavyLD12 · December 5, 2015

I was happy to hear the the Golf Channel bought the WLDC. I really want to try and qualify again. I cant afford to pay $800-1000 to got hit 2 sets and be out. But I usually do well in qualifiers because I never have a 0-6 set.