NEW YORK – The Pinnacle World Long Drive Tour today announced its official 2026 schedule, beginning in March and featuring more than 30 total competitions worldwide, including tour events, exhibitions, and qualifiers. Fueled by the landmark partnership with Pinnacle announced earlier this year, the schedule reflects the continued growth of the tour’s competitive footprint, highlighted by three premier domestic tour events and multiple broadcast showcases throughout the year.
The season will open with a series of local qualifiers across the country, providing more opportunities for long drivers to join the Pinnacle World Long Drive Tour. Qualifying begins in March for a chance to compete in the World Championships and is available through partnerships with the Colorado Golf Expo, Michigan Golf Show, Texas Golf Shows, Arizona Long Drive, Chris Cote’s Golf Shop, and Pinnacle partner, PGA TOUR Superstore.
The first domestic tour event is set for May 15-16 with WLD Florida and Battle at the Beach at the National Polo Center in Wellington, Fla. WLD Florida will feature players in the Open, Rise, and Women’s divisions. The tour will return to Wellington, Fla., for its second domestic tour event, June 11–13 at the National Polo Center, and will welcome the same divisions, including a local and regional qualifier.
The reigning world champions, Zack Holton (Open Division), Kelly Rudney (Women’s Division), Tanner Pipes (Amateur Division), and Mike Dobbyn (Senior Division) will have a chance to defend their titles at the 2026 World Long Drive World Championships, which will take place October 13-17 at Wildcreek Golf Course in Reno, Nev.
World Long Drive’s new partnership with the Long Drive European Tour and Long Drivers of Japan will expand its international footprint and provide more opportunities for athletes globally. Athletes across the globe will now be able to earn WLD world ranking points and qualify for the 2026 World Championships. Starting in Italy (April 8-11), there will be 12 international tour events, concluding in Romania (October 10-11).
“The 2026 Pinnacle World Long Drive Tour schedule reflects our most comprehensive and intentional season yet,” said Chief Commercial Officer David Livingston. “We’ve built a season that balances elite competition with accessibility, while continuing to evolve how the sport is consumed by fans and partners. From the competitive pathways to the broadcast presentation, 2026 is about positioning long drive for sustained growth on a global stage.”
The full season schedule and list of events are available at worldlongdrive.com/2026schedule
About The Pinnacle World Long Drive Tour
The Pinnacle World Long Drive Tour is the largest annual domestic professional long drive golf event not associated with the PGA of America, PGA Tour, or LPGA. The Pinnacle World Long Drive Tour features Open, Rise, Senior, Amateur, and Women’s divisions, with events held in North America and Japan, culminating in the annual World Long Drive Championship. Additionally, the Pinnacle World Long Drive Series features exhibitions created for entertainment and broadcast on ESPN2. World Long Drive is owned and operated by GF Sports & Entertainment.
About GF Sports & Entertainment
GF Sports & Entertainment is a global events and operations company that elevates live sports, entertainment, and interactive experiences. The company owns and operates premier professional sports properties across golf, tennis, and lacrosse and is headquartered in New York, NY.
About Pinnacle
Pinnacle is an Acushnet Company golf ball brand that designs and produces high-quality golf balls for the value-seeking golfer. Manufactured in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Pinnacle was first introduced in 1980 for golfers seeking exceptional distance, durability, and value, and has remained a category leader for more than four decades.
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