how to compete
LOCAL QUALIFIERS
PLDA is excited to announce that Local Qualifiers will be held both indoors and outdoors in 2021. Indoor qualifying events are available exclusively on AboutGolf simulators. Outdoor events will be hosted at various facilities around the United States and Canada. All local qualifiers earn the right to enter Stage 2 - Regional Qualifiers for the PLDA World Championship.
Local Qualifiers are open to anyone wishing to compete.
You must be a PLDA member to enter any Regional or Tour events.
Outdoor Local Qualifiers cost $40 per attempt = 6 balls
AboutGolf Indoor Qualifiers cost 3 AG skins per attempt = 15 balls
REGIONAL QUALIFIERS
There will be 8 Regional Qualifiers held around
the United States and Canada from March - September, 2021.
Winners of Local Qualifiers earn the right to enter these exclusive events.
You must be a PLDA Member and have qualified
in a Local Event in order to enter Regional Qualifiers.
Regional Qualifiers cost $250 to enter.
Those players qualifying in Regionals earn the right to compete in the
PLDA World Championship in Mesquite, Nevada September 22-29.
TOUR EVENTS
PLDA Tour Events will be held in conjunction with Regional Qualifiers
across the United States and Canada throughout 2021. See the events page for a complete 2021 schedule of events and locations.
You must be a PLDA Member to compete.
Entry Fees are 100% paid out in the prize purse.
Amateur $200
Senior $400
Ladies $400
Open $600
* Amateurs are paid according to USGA Amateur Rules *
PLDA Divisons
ELIGIBILITY
The Professional Long Drive Association (“PLDA”) operates or sanctions long drive competitions throughout the world, including, but not limited to, Professional Long Drive Qualifying Series events, PLDA Tour events and the PLDA World Championship. All competitions are open to anyone who meets the criteria set forth herein. Depending on participation levels, the PLDA may divide Hitters into different Divisions. PLDA’s current Divisions for 2020 include:
OPEN
Min Drive: 280 yds
LADIES
Women 18+
Min Drive: 240 yds
SENIORS
Men 45+
Min Drive: 260 yds