Request for Proposal (RFP)

Ultimate Long Drive, Inc. (ULD)

1. Introduction

Ultimate Long Drive, Inc. (ULD) is the world’s largest long drive golf organization, operating 200+ events annually across the United States with additional international partners feeding into our annual World Championship. We provide competitive long drive opportunities for golfers of all ages and abilities while creating powerful event and sponsorship opportunities for host destinations, venues, and partners.

This Request for Proposal (RFP) invites destinations, sports tourism organizations, and venue partners to bid for hosting opportunities at ULD events.

2. About ULD Event Structure

ULD organizes events at four levels, designed to provide local engagement through to global exposure:

  • ULD Leagues

    • Local organizations run 6–10 events annually

    • 2–3 hour events, low travel requirements

    • Points-based qualification for the World Championship

    • Season: November 1 – July

    • League Championships (Majors): August

  • ULD Tour Events

    • 1-day major events (North American Tour: 6–10 annually)

    • Winners earn automatic qualification for Worlds

  • ULD National Events

    • 2-day major events

    • Showcase regional and national talent

  • ULD World Championship

    • 4-day flagship event

    • Features U.S. athletes and international qualifiers

3. Athlete Divisions & Inclusivity

ULD is committed to inclusivity across age, skill level, and ability, providing competition opportunities for every athlete:

  • Youth & Junior Divisions: 7U, 9U, 11U, 13U, 15U, 17U

  • Adult Divisions:

    • Open Division (any age)

    • Age groups: 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+, 85+

  • Amateur & Professional categories

  • Adaptive Divisions: For athletes competing with disabilities

  • Valor Divisions: Dedicated to Military and First Responders

This structure ensures that ULD events are accessible, diverse, and welcoming to all participants.

4. Event Hosting Opportunities

  • 2026: 2 Tour Event dates available

  • 2027: National Event hosting opportunity

  • 2027: World Championship hosting opportunity

5. Proposal Requirements

Proposals should include:

  1. Host Location Information

    • City, state, venue details

    • Accessibility (airports, transport, lodging capacity)

  2. Facilities

    • Golf course, driving range, or suitable venue details

    • Spectator capacity, media support, parking, etc.

  3. Community & Tourism Support

    • Local partnerships (CVB, sports commission, sponsors)

    • Event promotion and marketing capabilities

  4. Financial Considerations

    • Host fee, in-kind support, tourism funding

    • Services provided (staffing, volunteers, hospitality)

  5. Experience

    • Past experience hosting sports events or tourism activations

6. Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated on:

  • Venue suitability and readiness

  • Community and tourism support

  • Financial support and resources offered

  • Marketing and promotional opportunities

  • Ability to enhance the athlete and spectator experience

7. Submission Instructions

  • Complete Bid Sheet Below

  • Deadline: Open

8. Contact Information

Ultimate Long Drive, Inc.
115 Surfrider BLVD, Suite 4, Longs, SC 29568
[email protected] | 843-272-1900

ULD Partners

WingDing MEDIA™ Partnership

ULD utilizes WingDing MEDIA’s production and distribution for both live and on-demand streaming.  Learn more at https://wingding.tv

ULD’s weekly results and update show, Alex Wober’s Smash Factor garnered over 6 million views in 2024 and is on track to double that viewership for 2025. The show airs 42 weeks each season and covers the past weekend’s results and the upcoming weekends schedule. 

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Host Destination for Xtreme Long Drive® (XLD) Team Series Events

I. Executive Summary

Ultimate Long Drive, Inc. (ULD) invites proposals from destination marketing organizations, sports commissions, and tourism boards interested in hosting an Xtreme Long Drive® (XLD) Team Series event in 2026 and beyond.

XLD represents the next evolution in the sport of long drive — a team-based, simulator-powered competition merging live athletic performance with high-impact broadcast and digital exposure. Designed for modern audiences, XLD delivers significant destination visibility with a smaller on-site footprint and a much greater media reach.

ULD will host 3–6 pilot XLD events during the 2026 season, expanding to a full national winter series in 2027. Early host destinations will receive first consideration for recurring events as the series grows nationally and internationally.

II. About Xtreme Long Drive® (XLD)

  • Parent Organization: Ultimate Long Drive, Inc. (ULD)
  • Founded: 2017
  • Global Reach: 200+ annual outdoor events across 10+ countries
  • Indoor Expansion: Team-based hybrid competition format using simulator and launch monitor technology
  • Distribution Partner: WingDing MEDIA™ — multi-platform OTT network (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS, Android, Web)
  • Team Composition: 4–5 athletes per team
  • Event Scale: 2–6 teams (8–30 competitors)
  • Duration: 1–2 days including setup and teardown

XLD combines the excitement of outdoor long drive with the accessibility and year-round engagement of indoor competition — delivering unmatched media and tourism value.

III. Event Objectives

  • Showcase host destinations through broadcast and streaming distribution.
  • Deliver measurable economic and media impact through tourism and digital exposure.
  • Expand the sport of long drive using simulator technology and new venues.
  • Create sustainable, long-term partnerships with host destinations.

IV. Event Scale & Partnership Options

Xtreme Long Drive® offers scalable event models tailored to each destination’s resources and goals.

Option 1 – Destination Showcase (Full Production Model)

A full-scale production designed to highlight the destination through broadcast integration and professional athlete participation.

  • Venue: Auditorium, arena, or civic center
  • ULD Provides: Mobile simulators, practice nets, AV systems, scoring, and broadcast team
  • Setup/Teardown: Approximately one day each side of the event
  • Staff: 6–8 personnel
  • Purse: Fixed purse required

Option 2 – Facility Partner Event (Reduced-Footprint Model)

A streamlined competition hosted within an existing indoor golf facility, reducing logistics, staffing, and setup requirements.

  • Venue: Indoor golf or simulator facility (3–6 bays)
  • ULD Provides: Production team, branding, scoring, and broadcast operations
  • Setup/Teardown: Same-day
  • Staff: 3–4 personnel
  • Purse: Fixed purse required

Both models deliver substantial broadcast exposure, destination branding, and community engagement, while varying in on-site footprint and local investment.

V. Prize Purse & Sponsorship Collaboration

Each XLD event includes a fixed purse requirement to ensure elite athlete participation and premium broadcast content.

Ultimate Long Drive will collaborate with host destinations to identify local or regional sponsors who wish to align their brands with the event and support prize funding or production costs.

Sponsorships may include presenting rights, on-screen logo placement, social media features, and hospitality activations — all supported with measurable ROI and exposure across WingDing MEDIA™ and ULD channels.

VI. Media & Marketing Deliverables

  • Live Broadcast: Distribution via WingDing MEDIA™ (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS, Android, Web)
  • On-Demand Replay: Permanent replay access with sponsor and destination branding
  • Social Media Integration: Pre-, during-, and post-event coverage
  • Destination Branding: “Live from [Your City]” broadcast mentions and highlight features
  • Press Distribution: Through TGD Newswire and golf media partners

VII. Host Support Opportunities

  • Provide or help secure appropriate venue access
  • Assist in introducing local sponsors or partners
  • Offer lodging partnerships or in-kind hospitality
  • Collaborate on local promotion and tourism marketing

VIII. Proposal Submission Guidelines

Proposals should include:

  1. Overview of destination and venue capabilities
  2. Preferred event model (Destination Showcase or Facility Partner)
  3. Proposed dates or seasonal preferences
  4. Available local support and incentives
  5. Media collaboration ideas and sponsorship potential

IX. Evaluation Criteria

  • Destination accessibility and amenities
  • Venue suitability and logistical support
  • Media collaboration potential
  • Sponsorship and tourism integration
  • Alignment with Ultimate Long Drive’s mission and brand

ULD seeks to establish multi-year partnerships with early host destinations for recurring events as the XLD Team Series expands in 2027.

X. Timeline

Year Event Plan Notes
2026 3–6 Team Series Events Pilot phase with national broadcast and digital coverage
2027 Full Winter Series National ranking system and championship event
2028+ Global Expansion Integration with ULD International Long Drive Network

XI. Request Full RFP

For complete budget details, purse structure, sponsorship levels, and partnership opportunities, please request the full RFP by contacting:

Please email Kevin Porter at [email protected] for more detail.

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