About Ultimate Long Drive™
Ultimate Long Drive™ (ULD™) is the largest long drive golf organization in the world in both, membership / participants and events played annually.
ULD™ provides long drive golf competition for all ages and abilities around the world. Ultimate Long Drive™, Inc and its licensees operate hundreds of long drive events annually in leagues, regional majors, and its world championship.
Mission: To create a fundamentally sound business model for our licensees and in the process create a sustainable foundation for the long-term growth of the sport of long drive golf.
Announcement: Get Qualified for the annual ULD World Championship.
Our Mission & Vision
We are focused on growing the sport of long drive from the bottom up. It is our mission to create a fundamentally sound business model for our licensees and in the process create a sustainable foundation for the long-term growth of the sport of long drive.
We create grass roots opportunities for aspiring long drivers of all ages and abilities, no matter his or her goals for the sport. Hitters have opportunities to compete in multiple events annually.
We provide access to the resources necessary to advance in this sport. Whether it is coaching, equipment, marketing for events, or a general knowledge base, we bring together players, coaches, organizers, sponsors, and fans who wish to advance the sport of long drive.
Philosophy & Style of Play
Comradery, sportsmanship, and support from fellow competitors are the most promising signs of this sport’s potential growth.
Long drivers are like family. They have the common goal be the best they can be at CRUSHING golf balls! Our events are exciting, entertaining, and memorable.
This is all about the fun of using one club, not a bag-full, to see who can hit balls the longest…inbounds…in a set amount of time.
Long drive is “alternative golf”. It is loud, aggressive, and competitive! Competitors and fans are yelling, there’s loud music playing, and very little reverence to the quiet ambiance representative of the root sport.
“It only takes one'” are the most common words in long drive.
Are you long enough?Why Join Us?
Whether you are a player or an organizer, Ultimate Long Drive, Inc has all the tools and resources to help you reach your goals.
Competitors
No matter whether you want to compete professionally or just as a hobby, we provide more on-the-tee opportunity than any other organization. We provide the pathway to become a world champion at any age and ability. Are you long enough?
Organizers
We have a proven system for running events-efficiently. Our marketing program can bring recognition to your events no mattter where they are held. Whether you take on a ULD territory or sanction a single tournament, we’ll help make your event successful. We can give your players a pathway to the World Championship!
The Ultimate Long Drive™ Team
CEO / Founder
Jeff Gilder
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President
Kevin Porter
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ULD™ Tour Advisor
Jeff Crittenden
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USA National Tournaments Director ULD™
Brian Stefan
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Virtual Tournament Director ULD™
Ralph Perkins
Broadcaster / On Air Talent
Alex Wober - Host - Smash Factor
Broadcaster / On Air Talent
Jim Kelly - World Championship
Canada Tour Commissioner
Fareen Samji
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India Tour Commissioner
Faisel Quereshi - Brandon D'Souza
Latino American Tour Commissioner
Luis Kuronya
Japan Tour Commissioner
Ken Takahashi - Kenji Nishida
South Africa Commissioner
Stephen Van Zyl
USA Tounament Director
Matt Ellenburg - Western Carolinas
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USA Tournament Director
Kevin Porter - Mid-Atlantic South
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USA Tournament Director
Steve Bressler - Western PA
USA Tournament Director
Dustin Spinnato - MId Atlantic North (Eastern PA, DE, NJ)
USA Tournament Director
Adam Sauter - Minnesota
USA Tournament Director
Adam Sauter - Iowa
USA Tournament Director
James Palmer - Arizona
USA Tournament Director
Jay Grider - Emerald Coast
USA Tounament Director
Lynn Ray - Southern California
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USA Tounament Director
Charlie Fisher Michigan
USA Tournament Director
Dillon Fay- Utah
USA Tounament Director
Cody Brooks - Central Texas
USA Tournament Director
Victor Millan Jr - Southern Alabama
ULD Academy Certified Trainer
Scott Laurent
ULD Academy Certified Trainer
Dustin Stearns
ULD Academy Certified Trainer
Brian Dempsey
ULD Divisions
Youth
Boys and Girls ages 13 and under compete in youth divisions at ULD™ League, Regional Majors, Nationals, and World Championship Events in 7U, 9U, 11U, and 13U
Juniors
Boys and girls ages 15 and under and 17 and under compete in ULD™ League, Regional Majors, and World Championship Events.
Open
Players of any age may enter any Open Division event in ULD. Only players 18+ may receive prize money from "professional" ULD Events.
Masters 35+ 40+ 45+
Players ages of 35 and up may enter any 35+ ULD Events. Players ages 40 and up may enter 40+ ULD events. And any player age 45 and up may enter the 45+ age bracket and any below their current age.
Open Senior
Players between the ages of 50 and 85+ may enter their respective age bracket at any ULD event in 50+, 55+. 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+ and 85+ divisions along with any below their current age.
Clinics & Work Shops
Ultimate Long Drive, Inc provides access for all members to the best long drive coaches in the industry through ULD Academy.
Equipment
Good Long Drive equipment can be dfficult to find. Much is only availalbe in limited supply. ULD members have access to the best products and prices available.
Peronalized Training
One-on-one training can be difficulet to arrange and expensive. . ULD provides its members to the best trainers in the industry.
Our History
Ultimate Long Drive, Inc actually began organizing events as Amateur Long Drive™ in 2017 with the first ULD™ World Championship held at Legends Golf Resort in Myrtle Beach, Sc. 100+ players attended the innaugural event. ULD™ organized eight events in the 2017/2018 season culminating the second annual ULD™ World Championship where 134 players competed to become world champions in a variety of diviisons.
The ULD™ Championship Series launched in September 2018 and produced 40+ League, Regional Major, and World Championship events.
In November 2019, Amateur Long Drive, Inc changed its corporate name to Ultimate Long Drive, Inc and organized the Xtreme Long Drive™ Championship series for professional long drivers. In 2021, ULD named Addison Brown Tour Commissioner for Military Long Drive™ (MLD™) and sanctioned his series for 2022.
Become Volunteer Today
Volunteers are the heartbeat of our competitons. Contact us and let us know where and when you may be avialble to volunteer.