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Three-year partnership brings elite athletes from more than 30 countries to Wildcreek Golf Course, driving international visitation and investing in the future of golf RENO, Nev. (July 15, 2026) – The world’s longest hitters have found a new home in Reno Tahoe. The Pinnacle World Long Drive Tour (WLD) announced the World Long Drive Championship will take place at Wildcreek Golf Course Oct. 14 – 17, launching a new three-year partnership between World Long Drive, Caesars Enter

TUNE INTO ESPN2 SUNDAY, JULY 19TH 7-8PM EDT Fans can witness the sport’s most powerful athletes showcase their incredible speed and distance when Battle at the Beach airs Sunday, July 19, from 7–8 PM EDT on ESPN2. The event features the world’s top-ranked long drivers competing in a unique “King of the Hill” format at the National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida. Battle at the Beach features two groups of four hitters competing in a fast-paced King of the Hill competition,

(July 8, 2026) - Consistency, perseverance, and championship pedigree have propelled Ryan Reisbeck to the top of the World Long Drive Senior Division rankings, where he now officially holds the No. 1 ranking in the world. A former Open Division World No. 1 and the 2023 Senior Division World Champion, Reisbeck has spent more than a decade competing against the world's longest hitters, earning multiple victories and establishing himself as one of the sport's most accomplished c

HIGHLIGHTS: Open Elite Division Scottie Pearman remains the World No. 1 Sean Johnson moves up to World No. 3 Jacob Golliday moves up to World No. 6 Connor Sterritt joins the top ten as World No. 8 Senior Division Ryan Reisbeck becomes World No. 1 Ryan Ehlers latest event win propels him to World No. 5 Women's Division Monica Lieving remains World No. 1 Ayari Yonezawa joins the top ten at World No. 9 Rise Division Cameron Groom maintains World No. 1 ranking Logan Schott contin

TUNE INTO THE GOLF CHANNEL TUESDAY, JUNE 30TH 8-9PM EDT The biggest hitters in the world are back on Golf Channel as WLD Florida Presented by GolfJoy Final 8 airs Tuesday, June 30, from 8-9 PM ET. Fans will witness the sport's most powerful athletes battle head-to-head in the first televised event of the 2026 Pinnacle World Long Drive Tour. After an action-packed week in Florida (May 15-16, 2026), the top eight competitors advanced through qualifying to earn their place in t

WELLINGTON, FL (Jun. 13, 2026) - The Pinnacle World Long Drive Tour brought the power back to South Florida as competitors gathered at the National Polo Center in Wellington for WLD Palm Beach for the second time in 2026. With valuable ranking points and World Championship qualification spots on the line, athletes battled through two days of competition in challenging conditions and delivered some of the longest drives of the year. In the Open Division, Sean Johnson emerged

(May 27, 2026) - TThe biggest headline coming out of the latest World Rankings update belongs to Scottie Pearman, who officially moves into the No. 1 spot in the world following a massive performance at WLD Florida Presented by GolfJoy. Pearman earned enough points in Florida to overtake reigning 2025 World Champion Zack Holton for the top ranking. Other notable movers in the updated rankings include Bobby Ray, who climbed from No. 9 to No. 8, and Jacob Golliday, who jumpe

The power and excitement of World Long Drive take center stage when the MB Invitational presented by Cobra Puma Golf airs on Golf Channel on March 24 at 8 PM EST . The televised event showcases some of the sport’s most explosive hitters as they compete in a head-to-head long drive showdown that delivers incredible distance and high-stakes competition. Fans tuning in will see a stacked field of elite competitors, including World No. 1 Zack Holton , who continues to dominate t

World Long Drive has officially opened memberships for the upcoming season, giving athletes and fans a chance to get closer to the action and save along the way. Memberships are now on sale, offering competitors a direct pathway into the sport’s premier events while unlocking a range of exclusive benefits. Athletes must hold a membership to compete in World Long Drive Tour events and earn ranking points, making it an essential step for anyone looking to step onto the global s

Click here for photos, video, and logos NEW YORK (Feb. 12, 2026) – The Pinnacle World Long Drive Tour today announced its official 2026 schedule, beginning in March and featuring more than 30 total competitions worldwide, including tour events, exhibitions, and qualifiers. Fueled by the landmark partnership with Pinnacle announced earlier this year, the schedule reflects the continued growth of the tour’s competitive footprint, highlighted by three premier domestic tour eve

New agreement brings official World Long Drive Championship qualifying opportunities, global ranking points, and expanded commercial rights to the Japanese market. February 3, 2025 — World Long Drive (WLD) is proud to announce a new partnership agreement with Long Drive Japan (LDJ), officially designating LDJ as the exclusive World Long Drive sanctioning partner in Japan. Under this new agreement, Long Drive Japan will now operate as World Long Drive Japan, strengthening the

Deal delivers tour-wide rebrand and expanded 2026 calendar, with Pinnacle to explore future qualifying initiative Click Here for Press Kit NEW YORK (Jan. 29, 2026) – World Long Drive (WLD) today announced a transformative title partnership with Pinnacle that will establish the Pinnacle World Long Drive Tour beginning with the 2026 season. The agreement solidifies Pinnacle as the golf ball of choice for the world’s longest drivers, alongside the release of an expanded slate

The MB Invitational presented by Cobra Puma Golf returns on Monday, December 8, bringing World Long Drive’s best athletes to The Huntington Club for a full day of competition, celebrity level hospitality, and a mission that hits far beyond the grid. Now in its 13th year under the Driving Out Cancer umbrella, the MB Invitational has become one of the most meaningful stops on the long drive calendar. A LONG DRIVE COMPETITION WITH PURPOSE Driving Out Cancer began in 2012 and has

World Long Drive has released the winners of its 2025 Player Awards, highlighting the athletes who delivered the strongest performances across a season filled with close matchups and impressive distances. Player of the Year presented by Pinnacle This award goes to the top performers in the Open and Women’s divisions. It recognizes athletes who combined event wins with consistent point-earning finishes throughout the year. Winner: Zack Holton Rookie of the Year presented by Ru

Click to watch the final 8 go head to head at the Beast Of The East in Connecticut. The matches feature WLD's best athletes including; Scottie Pearman, Zack Holton, Jack Smith, Josiah Ward, Brandon Flynn, Sean Johnson, Colton Casto and Cody Billinghurst.