World Long Drive Rankings Update: Scottie Pearman Rises to World #1
- cmclendon77
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
(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 jumped from No. 12 to No. 9.
A native of Greensboro, North Carolina, Pearman has quickly become one of the biggest stars on the Pinnacle World Long Drive Tour. In 2025, he finished runner-up at the World Championships while also recording the longest drive of the season at an incredible 486 yards.
Now competing full-time as a professional long driver and charity golf fundraiser, Pearman continues to build momentum both on and off the tee. More about Scottie and his journey can be found on Scottie Pearman’s official website.
In the Rise Division, Logan Schott shined as he soars to 9th in the Rise Division after his debut win in Wellington in May. Jay Helstowski climbs from 7th to 5th and George Nagy jumps from 5th to 4th.
In the Senior Division, Kevin Shook's win in Florida propels him to 4th. Former Champion Ryan Reisbeck moves up 1 spot to 2nd.
Upcoming Broadcasts
Tune-in to the Final 8 from WLD Florida Presented by GolfJoy on Golf Channel on June 30th, 8-9pm eastern.
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Next Event
WLD Florida II
National Polo Center
Wellington, Florida
June 12-13, 2026
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It’s fantastic to see Scottie Pearman claim the top spot after his standout performance in Florida. His hard work and powerful swings have clearly paid off, just like Your PCB, Your Way. delivers reliable tailored solutions. I’m excited to watch his upcoming games and see how far he can go this season.