The Ak-Chin Smash in the Sun
The World Long Drive tour AK-CHIN Smash in the Sun Tour Event concluded this week in Phoenix, Arizona and is the third official event of the 2018 World Long Drive season. This event was a qualifier for the World Long Drive Championship later this year in Thackerville, Oklahoma. We previously posted this schedule, but you can also visit the World Long Drive website for additional information.
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Match Play Finals Scoring
Men’s Division: Winner – Will Hogue 421 Yards
Women’s Division: Winner – Phillis Meti 380 Yards
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2018 WORLD LONG DRIVE NORTH AMERICA SCHEDULE
| DATE | TOUR EVENT | DIVISIONS | LOCATION | QUALIFYING |
| June 4 – 5 | Atlantic City Boardwalk Bash Tour Event *Golf Channel 4pm | Open | Women’s | Atlantic City, N.J. | No |
| June 21 – 22 June 23 |
VWLDC Qualifying Bluff City Shootout Tour Event |
Open Open |
Memphis, Tenn. Memphis, Tenn. |
Yes |
| July 6 – 7 July 8 |
VWLDC Qualifying Bash for Cash Tour Event |
Open Open |
Ontario, Canada Ontario, Canada |
Yes |
| August 2 – 3 August 4 |
VWLDC Qualifying WinStar Midwest Slam Tour Event |
Open Open |
Okla./Texas Border Okla./Texas Border |
Yes |
| August 12 – 13 | Tennessee Big Shots benefiting Niswonger Children’s Hospital Tour Event *Golf Channel | Open | Women’s | Kingsport, Tenn. | No |
| August 30 – September 5 | Volvik World Long Drive Championship *Golf Channel | Open | Women’s | Masters | Okla./Texas Border |