For those who care The Re/Max World Longdrive Championships

[Aussielongdriver]

Just got home from competing in the senior section of this event and was the 1st Aussie to ever win 1 of the world titles.
below is the link to the press release for Longdrivers in America.

http://www.longdrivers.com./news/six-champions-crowned-2013-remax-world-long-drive-championship

[Dotty]

Congratulations.

[Captain Nemo]

well done...

[Steve57]

Well done!

[spanner039]

Wow!!!!! Well done

Does this mean your now really rich?

[Dangals]

Awesome work - congrats!

[Aussielongdriver]

Rich no ! but I did pick up $50 000 US minus tax

[PeteyD]

Brilliant! Well done.

[BenM]

And bombed one out there longer than anyone else on the day from the looks of it - nice.

Well done and congrats!

[Outcast]

Congratulations...

How come you get hit for US tax on your winnings if your not a Yank?

[3Puttpete]

Well played

[spanner039]

Rich no ! but I did pick up $50 000 US minus tax

Nice!!!! It should be on fox here next month, looking forward to seeing you in action.

[rubin]

Congratulations...

How come you get hit for US tax on your winnings if your not a Yank?

because the US tax you on income earnt in country - not based on whether your a citizen or not.

[virge666]

Just got home from competing in the senior section of this event and was the 1st Aussie to ever win 1 of the world titles.
below is the link to the press release for Longdrivers in America.

http://www.longdrivers.com./news/six-champions-crowned-2013-remax-world-long-drive-championship

That is deadset sensational !!!

Congrats and when is it on TV ?

[Johnny Canuck]

Great work, although, I am amazed that you beat Rubin.

[Monsta]

Well done

[Aussielongdriver]

No sure we will see it on tv down here as the golf channel have the broadcast rights now instead of espn as was previously

[virge666]

No sure we will see it on tv down here as the golf channel have the broadcast rights now instead of espn as was previously

Bugger, woudl be nice to see.

Doing stuff like that beats the shit out of doing single hole corporate days...

[matty]

Congrats World Champ!

What was your set up?

[Pieface]

Congratulations! Looks like that one stayed hit!!

[TS]

Well done mate.

[Aussielongdriver]

Set up I used was a Krank 4.5* Formula 5 head with a Fujikura flywire longdrive shaft in XX.
Had never hit these clubs until I was approached 2 days prior but they are that good I had to change cause they are that good.

[Lagerlover]

Set up I used was a Krank 4.5* Formula 5 head with a Fujikura flywire longdrive shaft in XX.
Had never hit these clubs until I was approached 2 days prior but they are that good I had to change cause they are that good.

Just found the one club Perci hasn't hit in the last three weeks.

[Lagerlover]

Set up I used was a Krank 4.5* Formula 5 head with a Fujikura flywire longdrive shaft in XX.
Had never hit these clubs until I was approached 2 days prior but they are that good I had to change cause they are that good.

Congrats mate. What length shaft do you guys use?

[Aussielongdriver]

48" usga

[timah!]

Nice! Congrats!

[Puji]

You're a member at Sanctuary Lakes!!!!!!!

You got a mention at the recent ambrose champs on Sunday! A hearty cheer followed. Making the club proud!!!!!

I've played in the group in front of you a couple times and my god is it scary seeing a ball trickle to the front of greens on long par 4s!

CONGRATULATIONS!

[Shortylook]

Well done

[JADO75]

Congrats SK, sensational job brotha!

[Double D]

Great work, 4.5 degrees that must take some clubhead speed. Now all we need is Da Bomma to bring home the open title!!

[3Puttpete]

Great work, 4.5 degrees that must take some clubhead speed. Now all we need is Da Bomma to bring home the open title!! He goes at 7am tomorrow if I've read things correctly. Actually, he'll go when he goes regardless of how I've read things :)

[G.K]

Nice work!

[Double D]

He goes at 7am tomorrow if I've read things correctly. Actually, he'll go when he goes regardless of how I've read things :)

I'm sure he will let everyone know when he goes regardless of when he goes

[live4golf]

Great work mate, congratulations

[Haystacks]

Well done that man!

[mrbluu]

great job mate...

[idgolfguy]

Congrats!

[Courty]

Yeah, but can you putt? :p

Just kidding, congratulations, I hope this gets the media coverage down here that it deserves.

[spanner039]

Yeah, but can you putt? :p.

Putting is so overrated Courty

Out of interest though how do you control your driver on the course, do you just contain your legnth or like the rest of us try and drive any par 4 under 380m and usually fail and suffer the consequences.

Still in awe of your monumental feat

[Aussielongdriver]

I use a stock driver !!!!!
Current stock driver is a Callaway Extreme 8.5 with a Tour AD BB X flex tipped 1.5 inches.
I can putt and currently play off a 1 H’cap chipping is what I struggle with !!!!!

[LeftyHoges]

Hey Stephen, congrats on your win. A great achievement and another big thing for Australian golf (US Masters Champ, Long Drive Champ is a good double).

Not sure if you're aware at all but we have an OZgolf Champs in VIC now, obviously if you wish to play that would be superb, but even if one of the days or nights you were free to catch up for a beer, have a single round, or just show us your skills I'm sure we'd all be grateful for the experience. No pressure though.

The details of where we'll be and when are all here... (http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/34029-2014-VIC-OZgolf-Champs-Feb-7-10)

Congrats again mate!

[Dcanto]

Well done, fantastic result.

[davepuppies]

Well done!

I guess that driver I bought off you is now a collectors item!

[Leftfoot75]

Great work! Even the women's division had some pretty impressive numbers.

[timah!]

Set up I used was a Krank 4.5* Formula 5 head with a Fujikura flywire longdrive shaft in XX.
Had never hit these clubs until I was approached 2 days prior but they are that good I had to change cause they are that good.

I just realised you've effectively long driven a broomstick putter. Top work...
:lol:

[Waddzy]

Is there a certain zone you have to hit in? as in how wide you can spray? I can just imagine the happy Gilmore's now.

[Pencil]

Is there a certain zone you have to hit in? as in how wide you can spray? I can just imagine the happy Gilmore's now.

From what I remember I think the grid is 60 yards wide, you get around 2 1/2 minutes to hit your 6 balls. If you miss the grid it doesn't count.

[androooo]

Congrats.... Great achievement

[peter_rs]

Was 40 before this year. I think it was 50 yards wide. The ball has to stay in at all times.

Stephen was the finial an alternate format

[Jono]

Well done Stephen. I hope you win a few more. :)

[Aussielongdriver]

format was 4 on the tee at a time top 2 go through in winners bracket and bottom 2 to loser bracket. 2 losses an your out.
quaterfinals were 2 lots 4 with the top 4 going to semifinals , semi and final we heads up 6 balls.

[oncewasagolfer]

Just reading this, congratulations!