Open and Senior Division Finals Saturday, Oct. 25
First-time winners Jamie Sadlowski and Dan Boever each claimed the most prestigious prize in power golf in their respective divisions on Saturday night, winning the 2008 RE/MAX world titles at Mesquite Regional Park in Mesquite, Nevada.
Sadlowski, a 20-year-old ex hockey player from St. Paul, Alberta, Canada, won the Open Division title when he launched a Pinnacle Gold FX Long Drive Golf Ball a record 418 yards. The previous RE/MAX finals record of 412 yards was held by long drive legend and fellow Canadian Jason Zuback.
Best known for wining consecutive RE/MAX Junior World Long Drive Championship titles in 2005-2006, Sadlowski earned $250,000 for his winning drive. Dewald Gouws of Westonaria, South Africa, was the runner-up with a drive of 387 yards in the finals. Gouws earned $60,000 for his drive.
Boever took home $50,000 with a drive of 366 yards in the Senior Division finals. Boever who resides in Rogersville, Missouri also travels the United States doing long drive exhibitions and trick shot shows.
Mike Gorton from Erie, Colorado, earned a close second in the Senior Division finals. The fan favorite produced a best drive of 356 yards in the final round to pocket $20,000. Gorton also took home the Super Senior Division win on Wednesday night. The tour rep added to an extensive trophy collection that also includes the 1987 U.S. National Long Drive title.
RE/MAX WLDC Results:
Open Division Quarterfinal shootout – Top 4 advance to Semifinal match-play
1) Jamie Sadlowski: St. Paul, Alberta, Canada: 415 yards
2) Dewald Gouws: Westonaria, South Africa: 415 yards
3) Derek Hines: Arvada, Colorado: 413 yards
4) Landon Colling: Columbus, Ohio: 405 yards
5) Jason Zuback: Calgary, Alberta, Canada: 400 yards
6) Joe Shuba: Canonsberg, Pennsylvania: 387 yards
7) Vince Ciurluini: Los Angeles, California: 380 yards
8) Joe Miller: London, England: 379 yards
Open Division Semifinal matches:
Jamie Sadlowski (1) def. Landon Colling (4), 419-364
Dewald Gouws (2) def. Derek Hines (3), 412-OB
Sadlowski def. Gouws, 418-387/1
Senior Division Semifinal matches:
Dan Boever (1) Gerry James (4), 379-360
Mike Gorton (2) def. Brian Harris (1), 377-363
Boever def. Gorton, 366/25-356/13
Contact:
STEVE WILEY
LONG DRIVERS OF AMERICA
682-549-2105 OFFICE
817-205-6312 MOBLE
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