PART 11 - 2009 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship FINAL MATCH ESPN

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The RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship powered by Dick's Sporting Goods evolved out of the National Long Drive Championship, which began in 1975. It has grown from a mostly low-key event to one that includes golfers from virtually every corner of the world. Competitors come from more than 125 countries, and vie for a purse worth over $450,000. The RE/MAX World Long Drive Finals are tape-delayed to air each year during the Christmas season on ESPN and ESPN2, and have become a holiday tradition.

2009 marked the fifteenth year that RE/MAX has sponsored the event. In the early years, drives of 325 yards gave hitters a chance at finishing in the money." Today—hitters typically need to drive the ball at least 350 to 360 yards to advance to the qualifying rounds.

Each year an excess of 10,000 competitors attempt to qualify for the RE/MAX Finals. These qualification events occur at approximately 300+ sites around the globe. The 2010 RE/MAX Finals qualifying kicks off at the Diamond in the Desert Classic in Mesquite, NV on the Championship Grid.

7 Divisions:
Open Division (Any age)
Senior Division (45 +)
Super Seniors Division (50 +)
Grand Champions Division (55+) NEW FOR 2010
Legends Division (60+) NEW FOR 2010
Masters Division (65+) NEW FOR 2010
Ladies Division (Any age) NEW FOR 2010

Local and Regional qualifying for Super Seniors (50+), Grand Champions (55+), Legends (60+), Masters (65+) and Ladies Divisions is NOT necessary. A one time entry fee of $800 gives competitors in these five divisions a one-way ticket to the World Finals in Mesquite, Nevada.

The 2010 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship powered by Dicks Sporting Goods is open to all comers - pros and amateurs alike. Visit the "How To Enter" page to find out about rules and regulations and the sites and dates for local qualification events nearest you.

The Open and Senior Division road to the RE/MAX World Finals begins with a local qualification event where you show up ready to give it your best shot. Time permitting you may enter multiple times. Based on total entries, as many as six hitters will advance from each Local to one of 10 Regional Championships, which take place in late summer. To increase your chances to qualify for the RE/MAX World Finals, enter as many local qualifiers as you like and compete in more than one region. Local entry fees are $40.00 for six balls. There are substantial savings at locals for LDA members. Visit the LDA member web page for details. Local and Regional qualifying for Super Seniors (50+), Grand Champions (55+), Legends (60+), Masters (65+) and Ladies Divisions are NOT necessary. A one time entry fee of $800 gives competitors in these five divisions a one-way ticket to the World Finals in Mesquite, Nevada.

The RE/MAX Finals are orchestrated in scenic Mesquite, Nevada. Great desert golf, Las Vegas-style gaming, and much more highlight the area.

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