Youth Qualifier & Exhibition: World Long Drive Comes to Reno, NV
World Long Drive is bringing the next generation into the spotlight. Presented by First Tee Northern Nevada and Pinnacle World Long Drive, the Junior Long Drive Qualifier takes place Saturday, September 12 at Sierra Sage Golf Course in Reno, Nevada, and it's a chance for young golfers to do a lot more than just swing a club.
The Qualifier
The event is open to boys and girls in two age divisions: 12-14 and 15-17. To qualify, boys must hit 250+ yards and girls must hit 200+ yards. Four participants from each division will advance.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
Location: Sierra Sage Golf Course, 6355 Silver Lake Rd, Reno, NV 89506
Entry Fee: $35, includes 2 tickets to the Championship
Registration: Contact First Tee CEO Chris Mazzaferri at cdewar@thefirstteenorthernnevada.org
It's a great chance for any young golfer, especially those who already feel that pull toward the driver, to come out, have fun, and see what they're capable of. You never know until you get them out there!
What's Next: The Youth Championship Exhibition
For the golfers who advance, this is just the beginning. The top 4 finishers in each division move on to compete in the Youth Championship Exhibition on Championship Saturday, October 17, at the 2026 World Long Drive Championship, presented by Caesars Entertainment, at Wildcreek Golf Course.
These young golfers will get to step onto the big stage, the same grid where the world's longest hitters compete, in front of a live crowd. It's a chance to be crowned a champion, meet the athletes, and be part of the action at one of the sport's biggest events, all as a teenager just getting started.
Get Involved
If you know a young golfer in the Reno area who might want to try this, this is the moment! Whether they're an experienced junior golfer or someone who's never really been given the chance to see how far they can really hit it, September 12 could be the start of something.
Sign up today, spread the word, and come be part of it.
I like that this gives younger golfers a chance to compete on the same course as the pros later in October. The distance targets make the qualifier feel like a real challenge, and resources like betfm.com show how clear rules and odds can make competitive formats easier to understand. The entry fee also includes tickets, so families can enjoy the championship even if their golfer doesn’t advance. I’d be curious to hear how the first event went.
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