Phuket, Thailand – November 16, 2024 – Tomohiro Toyonaga made history on November 16, 2024, by becoming the first Japanese athlete to claim victory at the Asia Long Drive Championship. His remarkable performance, highlighted by a jaw-dropping 387-yard drive, earned him the title of Asia’s Long Drive … [Read more...] about Tomohiro Toyonaga Triumphs at 2024 Asia Long Drive Championship with Record-Breaking 387-Yard Drive
Top Long Drive Players Gather in Phuket to Conquer 660-Yard Airport Runway
On November 13, 2024, the Asia Long Drive Association announced that the 2024 Asia Long Drive Championship will be held from November 14 to 16 at Phuket Air Park, Thailand. The competition brings together 24 elite long-drive athletes from nine countries and regions, including Thailand, Japan, China, … [Read more...] about Top Long Drive Players Gather in Phuket to Conquer 660-Yard Airport Runway
Wu Di Crowned 2024 China Long Drive Champion
2024 China Long Drive Championship Successfully Concludes. The 2024 China Long Drive Championship concluded successfully on November 3rd at the HaiyaLiujang Bay International Golf Club in Liuzhou, China. Wu Di, with a powerful final drive of 380yards, clinched the title of 2024 China Long Drive … [Read more...] about Wu Di Crowned 2024 China Long Drive Champion
2024 Asia Long Drive Championship Returns to Thailand with Airport Runway as Its Grid
Phuket, Thailand — The Asia Long Drive Association (ALDA) is thrilled to announce the 2024 Asia Long Drive Championship, which will take place from November 14-16, 2024, at the Phuket Airpark in Thailand. This year’s event marks a groundbreaking moment as it will be the first time a long drive … [Read more...] about 2024 Asia Long Drive Championship Returns to Thailand with Airport Runway as Its Grid
2024 Korea Long Drive Championship Gears Up for September Showdown!
The 2024 Korea Long Drive Championship is set to take place on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Salt Bay Driving Range in Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do. Organized by the Korea Long Drive Association (KLDA), this highly anticipated event will bring together some of the country's most talented long-drive … [Read more...] about 2024 Korea Long Drive Championship Gears Up for September Showdown!
Senayan Golf Club to Launch Indonesia’s first Long Drive Championship, Paving the Way to Asia Long Drive Championship 2024
Jakarta, Indonesia – For the first time in Indonesia, the Senayan Golf Club (SGC) will host the prestigious International Long Drive Championship, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s golfing landscape. This event, aimed at elevating Indonesia’s status in global sports tourism and … [Read more...] about Senayan Golf Club to Launch Indonesia’s first Long Drive Championship, Paving the Way to Asia Long Drive Championship 2024
2024 China Long Drive Championship Set to Kick Off on September 9th!
After nearly two years of hiatus and anticipation, the 2024 China Long Drive Championship is officially set to relaunch on September 9, 2024. Golf enthusiasts can register and participate through the official China Long Drive WeChat account. The 2024 competition will consist of two main stages: … [Read more...] about 2024 China Long Drive Championship Set to Kick Off on September 9th!
China Long Drive Championship Renews Contract with RG GOLF as Official Simulator Sponsor
June 8 - The China Long Drive Championship has announced a renewed partnership with RG GOLF, the leading indoor golf simulator brand in China, as the official Indoor Simulator Sponsor for the 2024-2026 seasons. The Championship, hosted by the China Golf Association, launched on July 1, … [Read more...] about China Long Drive Championship Renews Contract with RG GOLF as Official Simulator Sponsor
ALDA EXPLORE POSSIBILITY IN MIDDLE EAST & CENTRAL ASIA FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
The Asia Long Drive Association (ALDA) is now aiming to introduce Long Drive Sport in Qatar and simultaneously develop and popularize the game in the Middle East gradually. According to ALDA plans, the Asia Long Drive Tour Event or Championship 2024 can be the first tournament to start with. In a … [Read more...] about ALDA EXPLORE POSSIBILITY IN MIDDLE EAST & CENTRAL ASIA FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
Jason Kok aiming to be the No.1 Long Drive player in Asia
Jason Kok was born and brought up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He was the first player to participated Asia Long Drive Championship 2022 from Malaysia. Jason was a passionate badminton player in his early days. He played with legendary Chinese shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei who was the world's … [Read more...] about Jason Kok aiming to be the No.1 Long Drive player in Asia
LONG DRIVE GOLF: ITS ORIGIN, RISE, BUT WILL IT HAVE A FUTURE IN INDIA
Long-drive golf is a sport where participating players hit the farthest. Top long drivers compete professionally in events and exhibitions. Professional long drivers can average over 356 yards (326 meters) in competitions. The 64-year-old Mike Austin holds the record of hitting the longest drive … [Read more...] about LONG DRIVE GOLF: ITS ORIGIN, RISE, BUT WILL IT HAVE A FUTURE IN INDIA
Meet Our Players – Women’s Division – Top 8
Meet Our Top 6 Players from Women's Division. … [Read more...] about Meet Our Players – Women’s Division – Top 8
Meet Our Players – Open Division – Top 8
Meet Our Top 8 players from Open Division. Togather, we make a history. … [Read more...] about Meet Our Players – Open Division – Top 8
Steffan Scutti’s Inspiring Journey to Long Drive
The Melbourne based golfer is no stranger to gold. Steffan Scutti is a name that stands out and stands tall among the Asia Long Drive Association (ALDA), his dedication and perseverance are key to his success in a sport that requires precision and power. A talented and natural athlete, Steffan … [Read more...] about Steffan Scutti’s Inspiring Journey to Long Drive
ASIA LONG DRIVE CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 SET TO START ON FRIDAY
WHAT: Asia Long Drive Championship 2022 WHERE: Laguna Golf Club Phuket, Thailand WHEN: September 16-18, 2022 At a press conference held on September 15 at Benyan Tree Hotel in Phuket, heads of Asia Long Drive Association and Just Play Asia Sport Management came together to … [Read more...] about ASIA LONG DRIVE CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 SET TO START ON FRIDAY
Meet Our Players – Master Division – Top 8
Meet our players from Master Division. … [Read more...] about Meet Our Players – Master Division – Top 8
ALDA announces Softpower as its official IT partner
Asia Long Drive Association announced a new partnership with Softpower, a famous IT solution provider. Softpower will help facilitate the Asia Long Drive Championship by providing a digital management system for the event. By signing the partnership agreement, ALDA has joined a list of successful … [Read more...] about ALDA announces Softpower as its official IT partner
MoreEPS Named Official Golf Ball Sponsor of Asia Long Drive Championship 2022
Asia Long Drive Association is pleased to announce MoreEPS as the official golf ball sponsor of the 2022 Asia Long Drive Championship. This partnership will allow players to play the ultimate tour performance golf balls - the Challenger-X model. With progressive and high-energy core technology, … [Read more...] about MoreEPS Named Official Golf Ball Sponsor of Asia Long Drive Championship 2022
Meet Mydiggo.com – Asia Long Drive Association Signs Official Travel Partner
Asia Long Drive Association(ALDA) and mydiggo.com, an online sports travel booking platform, signed a three-year partnership agreement whereby mydiggo.com will have the exclusive right to provide domestic and international travel booking services for players participating in Asia Long Drive … [Read more...] about Meet Mydiggo.com – Asia Long Drive Association Signs Official Travel Partner
Asia Long Drive Association Signs Partnership Agreement with Professional Long Drivers Association
After signing a partnership agreement with Long Drivers of Japan earlier this year , Asia Long Drive Association is happy to announce the signing of another agreement - this time with the Professional Long Drivers Association (PLDA). The agreement was signed on May 9 and represents an important step … [Read more...] about Asia Long Drive Association Signs Partnership Agreement with Professional Long Drivers Association
Emily Hun: When Youth Meets Talent
It’s no secret that every sport faces the issue of gender inequality and long drive is not an exception. Even though female athletes have come a long way and there have been great improvements toward reaching gender equality, there is still a noticeable gap in participation, opportunity and pay … [Read more...] about Emily Hun: When Youth Meets Talent
Steffan Scutti – The Aussie Secret to Hitting Long
“Long drive is a fast, fun and adrenaline endorsed sport. It’s fantastic and so much fun. You can make mistakes or poor swings but still find your way during a set to make a good powerful swing and post a good distance”. This is what Steffan Scutti, a native of Melbourne, Australia, said about … [Read more...] about Steffan Scutti – The Aussie Secret to Hitting Long
Jason Kok: Make it or break it Malaysian way
The name Jason Kok has been popping up frequently in the past few years in Malaysia. No wonder since his game has been turning heads among Malaysian long drive fans and those following the Malaysian long drive scene. Kok was born Jason Kok Chin Hwa on Feb 10, 1990 in Kuala Lumpur. The former soccer … [Read more...] about Jason Kok: Make it or break it Malaysian way
E-Long Drive – Will it work for Long Drive Sport?
Globalization and the digital age have given us access to technology that would have been unimaginable 20 years ago. The knowledge and information we can now obtain by a click of a button is tremendous and sees no limit. And even though simulated environments and digital worlds have been around for … [Read more...] about E-Long Drive – Will it work for Long Drive Sport?
Clearing the GRID in RED Light
The stir of the RED light restrictions are not stopping XDL from going full swing into it’s catch-up events. Slowed up from the Delta Lockdown, the North & South XDL Champions titles are planned and the New Horizon XDL North Island Championship (2021) title is up next at Pupuke Golf Club on the … [Read more...] about Clearing the GRID in RED Light
LONG DRIVE – SWINGING IT THE JAPANESE WAY
There’s a saying that golf in Japan is as unique as the country itself. Consisting of more than 6800 islands, and being a country of tremendous topographic diversity, it is considered one of the most amazing places in the world. And judging by its breathtaking landscapes, the love and respect of … [Read more...] about LONG DRIVE – SWINGING IT THE JAPANESE WAY
New Zealand Long Blacks Make Halberg Nominations List
New Zealand Long Blacks make Halberg nominations list The New Zealand Long Blacks definitely have something to celebrate this year, with recent news that they made the nominations list for a Halberg. I know we are up against some well established sports and heavy weights for Team Of The Year, … [Read more...] about New Zealand Long Blacks Make Halberg Nominations List
Wudi excited to compete in the China Long Drive Championship Finals!
In eager anticipation of the China Long Drive Championship 2021 Finals, set to take place from January 13 to 15, we had the opportunity to talk with the winner of the 1st China Long Drive Championship, Wudi. Mr. Wudi was very pleasant to talk to and was also very generous with his answers. We … [Read more...] about Wudi excited to compete in the China Long Drive Championship Finals!
China Long Drive Championship 2021 Finals Confirmed!
China Long Drive Championship 2021 Finals will be televised live on all major golf channels in China, making it available for all golf fans out there. Mission Hill Golf Resort Haikou, China has been confirmed as host venue for the Championship that’s set to kick off on Thursday, January 13 with the … [Read more...] about China Long Drive Championship 2021 Finals Confirmed!
NEW ZEALAND TO BUILD RANGE SPECIFIC TO THE SPORT.
IGANZ and Cavalier Homes Waikato announced on March 3, 2021 the Xtreme Drivers Range (“XDR”) facility that will be built in New Zealand, the first of 20 planned facilities around the globe. The XDR portfolio has interest from overseas with the first rights to New Zealand and Australia. The complete … [Read more...] about NEW ZEALAND TO BUILD RANGE SPECIFIC TO THE SPORT.