Professional Long Drivers World Championship Returns To Mesquite
– By Ryan Reisbeck –
MESQUITE NEVADA – The Professional Long Drivers Association brings the world championships back to the desert September 28 – October 1, 2021, at the Mesquite Sports and Events Complex located in the hills of Mesquite, NV.
Host to the longest drive golfers on the planet with more star power than ever seen in the sport before. Long drive, a sport on the comeback from the devastating blows of a worldwide pandemic is fighting back and it’s receiving a jolt in the arm from an unlikely source, PGA Tour player Byson DeChambeau a PGA Tour player.
Well known for his own long driving prowess, DeChambeau is going to try his hand with the likes of the sports top competitors such as Kyle Berkshire, the reigning world champion (2019) and 2020 PLDA national champion, and Justin James the 2017 world champion.
There are others still, Scottie Pearman is a two-time amateur world champion and third in the points standings. Josh Koch, a multiple PLDA Tour winner, is coming off an injury and still hitting drives in excess of 220 mph. Martin Borgmeier, representing Germany and the European Long Drive Games, is chomping at the bit after not being able to compete since September 2019.
The lady’s division will see the most change but possibly because of the strength of two new competitors, Kanani Lodge (USA) and Mai Dechathipat (Thailand), who possibly have the fastest swings ever seen in the division.
Not to be outdone by the open and ladies division competitors, a litany of senior division champions in the field will make for a fantastic show. Mike Bauman, the 2020 PLDA National Champion, and inventor of the Ultimate Swing Trainer is looking to capture that elusive world championship. It’s sure to be a great show of the sports best and is open to the public. Fans and spectators can pay for admission on-site, no pre-purchase is necessary.
For more information and to register your participation visit www.prolongdrivers.com/plda-world-championship
