Red Oak Golf Range will host local qualifying events for the 2012 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship on Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28.
Area golfers are invited to compete in the premier event in power golf. Qualifying begins at noon on Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday. Depending on number of entrants, ending time may conclude on or before 5 p.m.
Competition will take place in two adult divisions – open, senior (45-54) and super senior (55+). The fee is $40 per entry.
Contestants hit six drives per entry, with their longest (in bounds) official drive determining their place in the final standings.
Top finishers advance to the RE/MAX district regional competition in late August at a Pennsylvania qualifying site. The ultimate goal is to earn a spot at the 2012 RE/MAX WLDC finals, which take place in Mesquite, Nevada in October.
“We’re excited to be part of the first-phase qualifying for this hugely popular international event,” said site director Joe McKain, Red Oak’s owner. “This is our 11th year hosting this event and we’re hoping someone from our area makes it all the way to the RE/MAX world finals next fall. We have plenty of big hitters here in the Brockport-Rochester area, so I think we’ll have a chance to send someone to the show. We’ll see.” Red Oak Gold Range is located at 17071 Ridge Road West, just over the Orleans County line in the Town of Murray. The phone number in the pro shop is (585) 638-1002.
More information about the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship is available on-line at www.red-oakgolf.com, www.longdrivers.com or www.remaxwldc.com.
