hosted local qualifiers
Local Qualifiers will be hosted around the country throughout 2022...
Step 1:
Local Qualifier
Held at all PLDA Tour stops and around the country by individual Site Hosts. For every 7 paid attempts, 1 entry into a Regional Qualifier will be awarded. As Local Qualifiers are added around the country we will add them to our website. If you are interested in being a Local Site Host, contact us info@prolongdrivers.com and we will send you a Local Site Host kit.
See below for full details on qualification.
Click HERE for a list of Hosted Local Qualifiers being setup around the country. Check back often as this list will be updated as new hosts sign up to host events near you.
Bryson dechambeau joins the PLDA
Bryson DeChambeau takes a stake in the Professional Long Drivers Association
Bryson DeChambeau believes in the sport of Long Drive so much that he now shares in the ownership of the PLDA. During a PLDA Instagram Live post December 30th Bryson said he's "part of the team and looking forward to helping grow the PLDA". Bryson added "I want to do everything and anything I can to promote the sport and help grow the sport in the best way possible". The PLDA Management team welcomes Bryson and is looking forward to a long and productive relationship.
2022 schedule
PLDA 2022 schedule is now available!
The PLDA will be hosting World Championship Qualifying and Tour events for all divisions around the United States and Canada throughout 2022 and we are excited to announce we have added some U.S. locations as well as some international events this year. Some highlights...
- In April we will be adding an event in Florida which is expected to be the largest east coast event
- In July we will be going to Canada which we missed in 2021 due to Covid travel restrictions
- In September we will be going to Japan for the Ladies World Championship
- In October we will be back in Mesquite for the PLDA World Championships with a $250,000 purse*
- In November we will be going to Mexico for a Long Drive Team Championship
These are just some of the 2022 schedule highlights. Click here for the full 2022 schedule.
*The purse is expected to be a minimum of $250,000. This is subject to projected participation and no Covid interruptions. The PLDA is currently pursuing several Tour sponsors and hope to add to the current projected purse.
2022 world championship Qualifying - 2 Step process
The Open road to the PLDA World Championship
Step 1:
Local Qualifier
Held at all PLDA Tour stops and around the country by individual Site Hosts. For every 7 paid attempts, 1 entry into a Regional Qualifier will be awarded. As Local Qualifiers are added around the country we will add them to our website. If you are interested in being a Local Site Host, contact us info@prolongdrivers.com and we will send you a Local Site Host kit.
Click HERE for a list of Hosted Local Qualifiers being setup around the country in addition to Local Qualifiers being held during all PLDA Event weekends. Check back often as this list will be updated as new hosts sign up to host events near you.
Step 2:
Regional Qualifier
Held at all PLDA Tour stops around the United States and Canada throughout 2022. You must qualify for a Regional event by competing in and winning a spot from a Local Qualifier.
IMPORTANT CHANGE FOR 2022: We recognize that not everyone has access to a Local Qualifier and to ensure you are not left out, a Local "buy-pass" option will be available. A Local buy-pass may be purchased for $200 in order to enter directly into a Regional Qualifier. NOTE: Regional registration fees and PLDA Membership fees are still required the same as if you won a Local Qualifier.
Click HERE for details on How To Compete
World Championship Qualifying for other Divisions:
Amateurs - competition based and possible buy-pass option
Seniors - qualifying is not required; buy-pass option only
Ladies - to be held in Japan in September and does not require qualifying; must be PLDA Member
2022 tour events
Tour Events - All Divisions
The PLDA will be hosting Tour Events during each event weekend where hitters will be competing for cash and prizes. These highly popular events draw competitors of all levels to the grid to compete head-to-head in Long Drive competition. These events are open to all competitors who meet the Division membership criteria and are current members of the PLDA. We are also bringing back the performance bonuses for Longest Drive, Most Balls in the Grid and Best Set.
Everyone has a chance to win something!
