The Spanish LDET Championship (Mijas, Malaga 6th -7th September) will award with 4 spots to the Worlds. (For the competitors not yet qualified).
The RE/MAX WLDC will take place in Mesquite (Nevada, US) from 18th to 25th September
LONG DRIVERS EUROPEAN TOUR and LONG DRIVERS AMERICA have announced all participants of the Spanish LDET Championship will be eligible to compete for 4 places at the RE/MAX World LD Championships in Mesquite (Nevada, USA).
Michael Ambriz, vice-president of Long Drivers America, commented: “We are extremely excited about partnering with the Long Drivers European Tour. Our partnership will continue to provide European long drivers an opportunity to fulfill their quest in becoming the longest hitter in the world and capturing the most coveted prize in long drive, the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship. It is the LDA´s goal to continue to promote the sport internationally and attract competitors from around the globe”
Xavier Eusebio, CEO of the LDET said: “This will make the competition even more disputed and spectacular. The best European players will fight for the spots in the World Finals with all their power! LDET is growing very fast in his first year and this partnership with LDA it´s one step more to benefit the sport and the hitters. ”
Cash prizes for the four first placed pro players will be: €250 for fourth place, €500 for third, €750 for second and first place receives – as well as a place in the final in Mesquite – €1500. Amateur and senior winner prizes will be courtesy of the Spanish LDET Championship sponsors.
Lorenzo Cortés, president of Mijas Golf Internacional said: “Mijas Golf is really proud to host the Spanish LDET and we are wishing that over start the big competition. The best hitters in Europe will fight for the trophy and also to get a place for the World Finals”.