- With 26 events successfully completed in five countries, two national teams established, and the largest prize purse paid in the history of Long Drive, CEO & President Olna Ford has taken the sport to a new and exciting level.

The newly established Xtreme Drivers League (XDL) is set to position the sport of Long Drive as a subcategory of golf in effort to provide athletes, events, and sponsors of the game with a more defined brand, along with an opportunity to introduce the sport to the Olympic Games.

Since its inception, the sport of Long Drive has been deeply intertwined with the game of golf. Still, there are many nuances that set it apart as a new and exciting, high performance sport. "It’s time to not only recognize the differences of Long Drive and celebrate our sport's unique history, but also look to the future and create opportunities to broaden the reach of the sport and the exposure for our athletes who deserve every opportunity to compete in and showcase the sport they are so passionate about.” said Olna Ford, Owner of the New Zealand Long Blacks, CEO & President of New Zealand Long Drive and CEO & President of Xtreme Drivers League. "We are excited about the future of Long Drive, and will be celebrating our progress on our social channels with the hashtag #golfjustgotloud’.”

Ford has established the Xtreme Drivers League (XDL) which is poised to become a global tour series with qualifying events taking place in partnering countries including the United States and the World Tour Championship to be hosted in the Middle East. Details have been put on hold due to the ongoing pandemic and will be announced at a later date with media and sports officials.

For more information on XDL and the announcement of the XDL TOUR, please follow @xtremedriversleague on Instagram and the website at www.iganz.co.nz.

Xtreme Drivers League (XDL) is a subsidiary of IGANZ (International Golf Associates New Zealand).