XDL Celebrates Nine Years of Pioneering Long Drive Sport with Franchise Launch and Participation Strategy in 2025

XDL Celebrates Nine Years of Pioneering Long Drive Sport with Franchise Launch and

Participation Strategy in 2025

April 2025 – The Xtreme Drivers League (XDL) is proud to mark nine years of relentless investment

into the sport of Long Drive, unveiling a major milestone with the launch of its first-ever XDL Franchise,

now officially available for purchase. This exciting development is a key part of XDL’s bold vision to grow

the sport globally through its Four Pillars Focus: Regional Events, Schools Programs, Esport, and

Nationwide Retail Expansion.

Founded by ten-time international award winner Olna Ford, XDL has revolutionized Long Drive

competition worldwide. Ford was recently honored with Best Sports League for the third consecutive

year, solidifying XDL’s place as the leading force in the sport’s evolution.

“Long Drive deserves its own platform, identity, and future. We’ve spent nearly a decade building that,

and now we’re empowering others to be part of its growth,” says Ford.

With a strategic approach that moves the sport ‘off the grid’, XDL is enabling clubs, communities, and

partners to host qualifying events that lead into National and the International Federation events.

This model opens up unprecedented access and participation, while maintaining elite competition through

structured pathways.

Looking ahead, National and Teams Events are set for October and November, with more

announcements to come. As XDL expands its business footprint, the league continues to deliver

innovation, opportunity, and high-energy entertainment under its independent brand.

Franchise sales are now open, offering entrepreneurs and sports leaders the chance to own part of one of

the fastest-growing, internationally recognized sports leagues. Follow XDL at www.xdlworldwide.com

Founder Olna Ford with 1st XDL New Zealand Long Drive Champion Sam Jones