Ultimate Long Drive, Inc. (ULD), the world’s largest long drive golf organization, is excited to announce the promotion of Kevin Porter to President. Porter has been an integral part of ULD’s growth and success, having served as Vice President of Operations for the past two years.
Kevin’s journey with ULD began as a competitor, where his passion for the sport quickly became evident. His drive to succeed led him to purchase a territory license for the ULD Mid-Atlantic League, where he thrived as a Tournament Director. His leadership and ability to grow the league did not go unnoticed, and in October 2022, he was promoted to Vice President of Operations. In this role, Porter managed the ULD League system and took charge of running the North American Tour, playing a pivotal role in expanding the organization’s reach and operational excellence.
As President, Kevin Porter will continue to lead ULD’s global operations, bringing new ideas and a fresh perspective to an already thriving organization. Under his leadership, ULD is poised for continued growth, innovation, and further international expansion.
“I’m excited to take on this new role and continue working alongside our talented team to bring long drive competitions to a global audience,” said Porter. “ULD’s community is incredibly passionate, and I’m honored to be a part of its ongoing success.”
ULD founder and CEO, Jeff Gilder, will remain actively involved with the company, continuing to guide its mission and long-term strategy.
“Kevin’s leadership and vision have played a significant role in our success,” said Gilder. “His promotion to President is a natural next step, and I’m confident he’ll continue to drive ULD’s momentum in the long drive world.”
Ultimate Long Drive, Inc. is recognized globally as the largest long drive golf organization, not only by membership but also by the number of events played each year. The organization sanctions long drive events worldwide and is a founding member of the Long Drive Federation, solidifying its position as a leader in the sport.
About Ultimate Long Drive, Inc. Established in 2017, ULD provides long drive competitions for players of all ages and abilities across the globe. With leagues, regional majors, and a world championship, ULD operates hundreds of events each year and continues to grow the sport of long drive worldwide.