2-14-2008

Matt Hensonqualified for the Desert Launch LDA members only event in Mesquite with a smooth 324 yard drive on a very cold and short grid in Mesquite, NV. Henson was knocked out early but answered back with a 356 yard drive to grab second in the 4th Diamond in the Desert Qualifier. We would also like to announce that long time veteran of Long Drive Don Hihn and newcomer Justin Bair have been added to the East Coast Long Drive Association. Don Hihn has an extensive background in Long Drive and it is a great honor to have him with us!

10-19-2007

East Coast Long Drive and deep South Long Drivers are proud to have Matt "Big Country" Griffin on our team. Matt Griff has proven himself more than worthy to join our team with: a local win, two 5th place finishes at Districts and now his second RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship apperance. Congratulations to Matt for making it to worlds again this year! On a side note, ECLD will have THREE members going to World championships this year. As mentioned above, Matt Griffin will be going to Mesquite along with "T/Rex" Tyler Hagemann who qualified in the Florida District. James Price will be competing for his third Pinnacle Exceptional Drive Championship held at Laughlin Ranch Golf Club in Laughlin, Nevada. We are all very excited and proud for Tyler, Matt and James. The ECLDA would like to wish the best to all world championship ccompetitors this year!

9-15-2007

A Big hand goes out to all the Competitors, Sponsors, and especially Mike Brody. ECLDA team members Tyler Hagemann, Eddie Cruz, Ben Tetz, and James Price had a great showing at the September Slam. Eddie Cruz edged his way into the Shootout in the AM Event and Eddie, Ben and James all had drives over 350 Yds in the PM Event. ECLD has full coverage on Info, Pics, and Sponsors at www.eastcoastlongdrive.com/SS07.html.

8-25-2007

The second week of Districts in North Carolina (D13), was exciting and included alot of talent. ECLDA team members: Eddie Cruz, Tyler Hagemann, James Price, Lance Guest, and John Foelber all made it into late rounds. Eddie Cruz hit a PB of 387 Yds and John Foelber hit 397 Yds and advanced into the Shootout. The next week of Districts took place in Pennsylvania (D14.) John Foelber made it into the Shootout again, while Eddie Cruz and Ben Tetz were knocked out in Round 4.

***While the rest of the crew was in PA, James Price was back at Bryan Park, NC winning the Pinnacle Exceptional Driver Championship local with a total of 56 points with his Taylor Made 5* Burner w/Diamana Whiteboard 83X shaft. Congratulations to James Price and Good Luck at finals!!!***

8-5-2007

The first week of districts were a bit confusing down in Mississippi ECLD Georgia team member Tyler Hagemann won the day before super qualifier with a 413 YD Blast! The next day after a mix-up Tyler just missed qualifing to worlds. Since the MS district, the LDA has given those athletes in the final an excemption into a district of their choice. We are sure that we will be seeing T-Rex at worlds this year! Goodluck and keep them 4-bills flying!

8-2-2007

Props are flying to the end of the grid for ECLDA MD team member John Foelber for his Winning Drive of 386+Yds in Hudson, OH. Down south, Lance Guest won with a booming 362Yd drive at Chris Creek Driving Range on July 21st! With districts around the corner East Coast Long Drive is heating up for WORLDS! Goodluck Guys!

7-23-2007

The ECLDA is proud to have James Price as part of the ECLDA and VA Team. Some of his accomplishments include; Competing in the Tennessee Shootout this summer, Morgan-Dairy Pro-Am last summer and making the PEDC finals in Laughin, NV.

7-19-2007

The GLDA has updated their site, click on the Georgia link under "States" or click on Teams and then the GA flag! The ECLDA is proud to have Tyler Hagemann and Lance Guest of the GLDA on the ECLDA.

7-14-2007

Congrats to ECLD team members Ben Tetz and Eddie Cruz for a 1,2 finish at Deer Run Golf Course in Berlin MD. Ben won with a 376 Yd drive with an MOI head and UST V2LD shaft, Eddie hit a 369 Yd drive with the same MOI/UST setup. 369 must be Eddies' number after his first LDA win at Chris Creek Driving Range.