Frequently Asked Questions

What Is The Current Event Schedule

All League, Regional Major, Special, National, and World Championship events are added under our Schedule tab as they are confirmed. Check that page often as we will be adding events each month. 

How Do I Compete In ULD™

ULD™ Leagues are available in certain areas across the United States and Canada. ULD™ Leagues host multiple events annually. You may also compete in ULD™ Major Qualifier Events. All ULD™ competitors are required to have a current ULD™  Mdembership / Tour Card. ULD™Tour Cards may be purchased HERE.

How Do I Get Into The ULD™ World Championship?

There are multiple pathways into the ULD™ World Championship. All require competing in, or being eligible for the ULD™ (Country) National Championship.  Players progrress to their country’s National Championship through League, Qualfiiers, and World Ranking Points.

See ULD™ Rules and information HERE

What Are ULD™ Leagues?

The ULD™ Championship Series consists of Long Drive leagues / series’ located across the United States and Canada. Leagues host multiple events annually. Participators compete for regional, national, and world ranking points. See league directory HERE.

What is the cost to compete in an ULD™ event?

It is up to each particiapting country to set the cocst ofr Memberhsip and Registrations. In the USA, the Tour Card / membership costs $100 annually for adults and $50 for minors.  That membership serves as a license to compete in any ULD™ event.  League event fees may very. Currently they are $50 across the U.S. for adulst and $25 for minors.  Regional Major Qualifier competition fees are $100 for adults, $50 for minors, and World Championship competition fees are $200 for adults and $100 for minors unless otherwise posted. Please check event listings for prices and offers.

How Long Are Amateur Competitors Driving The Ball?

Every event returns different results. Distance is affected by wind, humidity, grid conditions, and weather. Minimum qualifying lengths (when they apply)  are listed in the ULD™ Rules HERE.

How do I Register For An ULD™ Event?

For league events, you must first purchase an ULD™ Tour Card / Membership online. You may register for league events online from the Schedule page. Major Qualifier per-registration instructions are posted on the event listing.

Are there any ULD™competitions near me?

Please check the league portal HERE for leagues that are currently operating and check events schedule regularly for updates

How Many People Transfer To the World Championship From the National Championship

The winner of each division at the National Championship.

The overall World Ranking Points leader after National Championhsip points are awarded

Wild Cards – The number of wild card picks will be determined on overall particiaption slots available. 

What Is The Dress Code For ULD™ Competition

The dress code is actually left up to the facility hosting the event. It is doubtful there are many golf courses that would want us showing up in tank tops and cut off shorts. The safe answer….normal golf attire.

If I Competed As A Professional, Can I Enter An ULD™ Event

You may enter and participate in our events, but cannot earn points or transfers to the National or World Championship until you have regained your Amateur Status via the USGA. Please read this article.

Our company (Ultimate Long Drive, Inc) launched Xtreme Long Drive™ January 2020. Get more information by clicking this link –  Xtreme Long Drive™

How Are World Ranking Points Issued?
  1. ULD™ Tour Card / membership is required to receive competition points
  2. Points are only awarded at ULD™ Sanctioned Events
  3. ULD™ World Ranking resets at the beginning of each season (no points are carried over from season to season)
  4. Points are awarded in each division and shall be weighted based upon “Strength of Field” .
  5. League. Qualifier, and National World Ranking Points Distribution (Majors pay double points)

 

Number 10+ 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
1st 600 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150
2nd 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150
3rd 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150
4th 450 400 350 300 250 200 150
5th 400 350 300 250 200 150
6th 350 300 250 200 150
7th 300 250 200 150
8th 250 200 150
9th 200 150
10th + 150

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