The five-day Ultimate Long Drive 2023 ULD World Championship started Wednesday at Par Tee Golf Center in West Columbia. It will take place from Wednesday until Sunday, Oct. 8. It’s sponsored by Experience Columbia, SC and will showcase long drive athletes from around the world.

Public admission to the event is free. Bleachers are provided. The venue address is:

• Par Tee Golf Center
• 3209 Charleston Highway
• West Columbia, SC 29172

The Driving Range will be OPEN for normal business all week long. Even though the parking lot may be a little more packed, there will be plenty of spots available to hit. Hope to see you at The Par Tee this week

Associate sponsorships include: Shark Attack Golf; Groov; TecTecTec; True Pop Popcorn; Katalyst; and WingDing TV. For additional information and updates on the 2023 ULD™ World Championships, please visit the official website at https://ultimatelongdrive.com.

Athletes from across the globe have participated in leagues, league championships, and qualifiers to secure their spots in this event. The competition spans across a wide range of age divisions, from the seasoned veterans of the 75+ category down to the rising stars aged 7 & Under.

The 2023 ULD™ World Championships offer divisions for both amateurs and professionals with categories for athletes with disabilities and the Valor divisions, which pay tribute to the bravery and dedication of current military, veteran military personnel, and first responders.

In the 2023 season, ULD™ has hosted and sanctioned hundreds of events worldwide. Athletes from North America, Central America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe have qualified for this event.

The schedule by division is as follows:

• Wednesday, October 4th: 75+, 70+, 65+, 60+, and 55+
• Thursday, October 5th: 50+, 45+, and 40+
• Friday, October 6th: 35+ and Open
• Saturday, October 7th: Youth, Junior, Adaptive, Open, and 35+ Finals
• Sunday, October 8th: Adult Women and Valor divisions