All events for 2020 have been cancelled in response to the coronovirus
The Exchange is truly honored to partner with the Army’s Installation Management Command (IMCOM) to support the Military Long Drive Championship.
The Exchange and IMCOM go hand in hand—our earnings support Quality-of-Life programs in military communities worldwide to ensure service members stay ready and resilient.
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Tune in to the World Long Drive competition from Ft. Jackson.
Get ready to head to the golf course – for the Long Drive Qualifiers!
Think you hit far? Get ready to prove it.
The 2020 Celebrating Service: Military Long Drive Championship qualifiers, presented by The Exchange and World Long Drive with Life Lock, will include participants at 12 military installations across the U.S.
Winners from each installation advance to Fort Jackson for a chance to win $10,000 and an invitation to the 2020 World Long Drive Championship.
Sign up today at the hosting installation’s webpage!
Eligibilty: The 2020 Military Long Drive Competition is open to all Active Duty, Retired, Reserve, Coast and National Guard members as well as, all Military Service Veterans at least 18 years old with valid ID.
Entry Fee: $25 for eight drives
Rules
- Active Duty participants who compete in qualifying and championship events must do so on their personal time.
- The $25 entry fee purchases one attempt of eight drives. Participants may purchase additional attempts until the garrison closes the event.
- Each entrant completes the eight drives back-to-back.
- Participants will use only USGA-approved drivers (maximum 48 inches long) during the event.
- All drives coming to rest within the grid will be recorded on the scoresheet. Drives exiting the grid will be graded at zero yardage.
- The longest drive recorded for the day is the winner of the qualifying round. A three-attempt tie breaker will determine the winner in case of a tie.
- Active Duty participants must take regular leave to attend the championship event at Fort Jackson.
Prizes at Each Location
1st Place: $400 Pro Shop gift certificate + entry into the 2020 Military Long Drive Championship
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- Qualifiers will make their own travel arrangements directly following the qualifiers. Golf Channel will reimburse expenses after the Championship.
- Stipend for travel is up to $500, lodging $400, miscellaneous $100. Trip reimbursement will not exceed $1000.
- Lodging reservations will be made for all qualifiers. Qualifier is responsible for any desired changes/cancellations to reservations.
2nd Place: $250 Pro Shop gift certificate
3rd Place: $150 Pro Shop gift certificate
World Long Drive Entry Form2020 World Long Drive Military Qualifier Event Schedule
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| March 14 | MacDill Air Force Base |
| March 21 | Miramar Marine Base |
| Postponed | Nellis Air Force Base |
| April 4 | Ft. Hood |
| April 4 | Ft. Bliss |
| April 11 | Ft. Belvoir |
| April 13 | Ft. Benning |
| April 18 | Ft. Jackson |
| April 19 | Ft. Carson |
| April 20 | Ft. Sill |
| April 20 | Ft. Campbell |
| April 24 | Ft. Bragg |
| May 17-19 | Championship – Ft. Jackson |
The World Long Drive competition is debuting a qualifying event for military members starting this month with the help of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Army Installation Command (IMCOM). https://t.co/rqtkxG8Obk pic.twitter.com/eECJkpOnKL— Exchange PAO (@ExchangePAO) March 27, 2019