LARGEST PRIZE PURSE IN LONG DRIVE ANNOUNCED ON XTREME DRIVERS TOUR, BUILT BY NEW ZEALAND’S IGANZ & CAVALIER HOMES
NEW ZEALAND; FEBRUARY 26, 2021 – Xtreme Drivers League (XDL) today announced Cavalier Homes as the major sponsor of the IGANZ – Global Tour Championship 2022. The largest purse in professional Long Drive of $1,000,000 USD and a total investment of $1.5 million USD from the sponsorship. IGANZ paid out the largest purse in the sports history for in 2019/2020 and with the rebrand to Xtreme Drivers League, IGANZ is set to commercialise the sport increasing the prize-purse every Tour Championship.
The newly established Xtreme Drivers League (XDL) has already positioned 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. To that point, IGANZ has received certificates for both the International Long Drive Federation and International Xtreme Drivers League Federation in a step closer to establishing the sport of long drive as a potential future Olympic event.
“As an organization based in New Zealand, we could not be more excited to partner with Cavalier Homes, who is recognized due to their commitment creating quality, products for our local communities” said Olna Ford, Owner of the New Zealand Long Blacks, CEO & President of New Zealand Long Drive and CEO & President of International Xtreme Drivers League Federation. “This partnership allows us to have the largest prize purse in the sport which provides so many more opportunities for our athletes.”
“Cavalier Homes is a trusted luxury home build company that has a genuine connection to our clients and a shared vision to support the growth of Xtreme Drivers League as well as the fans that are so passionate about the sport: said JP Liebenberg, Owner of Cavalier Homes Waikato, “We look forward to watching both our relationship and the fan support grow over the next few years”.
For more information on XDL and the announcement of the XDL TOUR, please follow @xtremedriversleague on Instagram, @XDL on Facebook + www.iganz.co.nz
Xtreme Drivers League (XDL) is a subsidiary of IGANZ (International Golf Associates New Zealand).
Contact:
Alyson Ramsey Johnson
Gilly Group
973.886.7884
GILLY GROUP NAMED GLOBAL AGENCY OF RECORD FOR MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS BY IGANZ XTREME DRIVERS LEAGUE
NEW JERSEY; FEBRUARY 20, 2021 – Gilly Group today announced that it has been named global agency of record for marketing and strategic communications by IGANZ, responsible for supporting the launch of the newly established Xtreme Drivers League (XDL) and Global XDL Tour Championship as well as the operations of the Long Drive events that will take place in the United States.
“Gilly Group was the obvious choice for IGANZ to work with given their upstanding work and strong connections within the Golf industry” said Olna Ford, Owner of the New Zealand Long Blacks, CEO & President of New Zealand Long Drive and CEO & President of Xtreme Drivers League, “Partnering with a fellow female entrepreneur was an added bonus. Alyson brings almost 25 years of golf industry knowledge to this project, in which we have established Long Drive as a stand-alone sport while still celebrating the sports roots in the golf space.”
The virtual tour was announced last month in partnership with golf simulator company, OptiShot Golf. Due to the ongoing travel and safety issues caused by the pandemic, the first season of the Xtreme Drivers Tour will be held virtually, with over 23 countries entering competing athletes OptiShot Golf BallFlight product will be used in the 2022 Virtual Long Drive season that will culminate in the Global Tour Championship event in Dubai at the conclusion of the season.
“It’s always exciting to have your fingerprints on the groundwork for a new brand or event and IGANZ and the Global Tour have such incredible opportunity ahead” said Alyson Ramsey Johnson, Gilly Group CEO and President. “We look forward to partnering with IGANZ to bring these new properties to life for golf and Long Drive fans around the globe.”
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).
About Gilly Group
Gilly Group is a woman-owned boutique sports marketing agency focused on building brands through marketing, sponsorship activation, event management and digital advertising. Based in the New York metro area, Gilly Group was established in 2015. More information can be found at www.gillygroup.com.
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LeslieAnne Wade
White Tee Partners
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OptiShot and IGANZ Partner to Create Virtual Long Drive Experience
OPTISHOT GOLF SIGNS AS THE OFFICIAL SIMULATOR PARTNER OF GLOBAL XTREME DRIVERS TOUR
BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN; JANUARY 26, 2021 – OptiShot Golf, a global golf simulator company based out of the United States, today announced a strategic partnership with New Zealand’s IGANZ, founder of the newly established Xtreme Drivers League (XDL) and the Global Xtreme Drivers Tour.
“We are thrilled to be able to support the Global Xtreme Drivers Tour in their first season,” said Kevin Johnston, OptiShot Golf’s President, “Our technology offers golfers and Long Drive competitors a way to play the game they love from the comfort and safety of their own space. What’s most exciting to me is that around the world, fans of the sport can become part of the season in a fun and affordable way by logging their shot statistics against the best Long Drivers around the globe. It’s a great way to introduce the sport, and our brand, to a new audience.”
Due to the ongoing travel and safety issues caused by the pandemic, the first season of the Xtreme Drivers Tour will be held virtually, with over 23 countries entering competing athletes OptiShot Golf BallFlight product will be used in the 2022 Virtual Long Drive season that will culminate in the Global Tour Championship event in Dubai at the conclusion of the season.
OptiShot’s shot tracking technology allows for amateurs to try their hand against the stats of the world’s longest hitters which creates a multitude of additional opportunities for sponsored events, fundraising efforts, and maybe even bragging rights.
“Recently established as a stand-alone sport, we are working hard to create new and exciting ways for fans and athletes to participate in our Long Drive events” said Olna Ford, Owner of the New Zealand Long Blacks, CEO and President of New Zealand Long Drive and CEO of Xtreme Drivers League. “Partnering with OptiShot Golf gives us an innovative way to bring Long Drive home to our fans while providing our athletes with a competitive global TOUR in a safe way.”
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. #golfjustgotloud
ABOUT OPTISHOT GOLF
OptiShot® Golf, home to the best-selling “Golf-in-a-Box” series, offers affordable and accurate state-of-the-art technology in its simulators. Equipped with a guarantee to improve each user’s game, the OptiShot simulator lineup allows for single player experiences up to a four-person scramble. Experience famed courses throughout the world from the comforts of home and no tee time required.
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Alyson Ramsey Johnson
Gilly Group
973.886.7884
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LONG DRIVE SMASHES INTO 2021 WITH NEW RECOGNITION, TOUR, AND BRAND
XDL (Xtreme Drivers League) is established as a golf sub-category in effort to bring Long Drive to the Olympics.
NEW ZEALAND; JANUARY 14, 2021 – 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).
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