🔴 2026 World Long Drive Championship — LIVE NOW
Championship action is live at Wildcreek
The 2026 World Long Drive Championship is live today, Saturday, October 17, from Wildcreek Golf Course in Sparks, in the Reno-Tahoe area. The official World Long Drive YouTube broadcast is available on this page.
CaddyBytes will add the verified Open, Women's and Senior champions, runners-up and winning final-round distances after the results are confirmed.
How to watch: television, scoring & replays
The competition dates and the television date are different. The championship is decided October 17. The announced national Golf Channel broadcast is Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
| Viewing option | Date / status | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Channel championship broadcast | December 1, 2026 Airtime to be confirmed | Delayed television coverage of the October championship. Check your local TV guide closer to the broadcast. |
| Holiday repeats / additional replays | Listings not yet confirmed | Repeat dates and times will be added when published. |
| Official WLD YouTube | Live now • October 17 | Official live Championship Day coverage from Wildcreek in Sparks. |
| Official WLD scoring | During championship week | Use the organizer's scoring service for available results and brackets. |
The December 1 date was announced with the Reno host agreement. Broadcast schedules can change; exact airtime and repeat listings remain open.
2026 World Long Drive qualifying & championship results
Championship Day update: World Long Drive's official YouTube broadcast is live now from Wildcreek. The Open, Women's and Senior title rounds are scheduled today.
Results watch: Verified champions, runners-up and winning final-round distances will be added here after they are confirmed.
Championship status: Championship Day is in progress. Division champions and winning final-match distances will be posted when confirmed.
| Division | 2026 champion | Winning final drive | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Championship Day — final pending | Not yet available | Not yet available |
| Women's | Championship Day — final pending | Not yet available | Not yet available |
| Senior | Championship Day — final pending | Not yet available | Not yet available |
Finals watch: The title table will record the decisive final-match drive for each champion. A player's longest drive earlier in the week will be listed separately if available.
Finalists, bracket results & longest drives
Championship Day is live. Finalists, elimination-round results and notable measured drives will be added as the organizer publishes them.
Championship week: October 14–17
All schedule times below are Pacific Daylight Time — local time in Reno-Sparks. The organizer may adjust the schedule.
| Day | Competition | Published schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 14 | Open last-chance qualifier | 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • complete |
| Thursday, October 15 | Open Division preliminary rounds | 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • qualifying phase |
| Friday, October 16 | Additional qualifying and elimination rounds across divisions | 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. scheduled |
| Saturday, October 17 | Championship day | 8 a.m.–5:15 p.m. scheduled competition |
Saturday finals schedule
| Time (Pacific) | Scheduled competition |
|---|---|
| 8–8:30 a.m. | Women's Final 8 |
| 8:30–9 a.m. | Senior Final 8 |
| 9–10 a.m. | Junior World Long Drive Championship showcase |
| 10–11 a.m. | Special Olympics Golf World Long Drive Championship |
| 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | ESPN2 Premier Golf League exhibition |
| 1:30–3 p.m. | Open Final 16 |
| 3–3:45 p.m. | Open Final 8 |
| 3:45–4:15 p.m. | Women's Final 4 & championship final |
| 4:15–4:45 p.m. | Senior Final 4 & championship final |
| 4:45–5:15 p.m. | Open Final 4 & championship final |
The ESPN2 exhibition is a separate program on the event schedule; it is not an announced live telecast of the championship finals.
Official Championship InformationNames to watch at Wildcreek
October 2026 world ranking snapshot. These rankings provide pre-event context; they are not championship finishing positions or a complete confirmed field.
Open Division
- Scottie Pearman — No. 1
- Colton Casto — No. 2
- Zack Holton — No. 3; defending world champion
Women's Division
- Kelly Rudney — No. 1; defending world champion
- Monica Lieving — No. 2
- Madoka Hasegawa — No. 3
Senior Division
- Ryan Reisbeck — No. 1
- Ryan Ehlers — No. 2
- Kevin Shook — tied No. 3
Senior title note: Reigning champion Mike Dobbyn is not competing at this year's championship, according to WLD's October update.
Watch live: 2026 World Long Drive Championship
Watch World Long Drive's official live Championship Day broadcast from Wildcreek Golf Course in Sparks, Nevada.
Official World Long Drive live stream. Replay and championship highlights information will be added when available.
Wildcreek venue & spectator information
Wildcreek Golf Course
3500 Sullivan Lane, Sparks, Nevada 89431
Reno-Tahoe area
The 2026 championship begins a three-year Reno-Tahoe host agreement through 2028. The event is presented by Silver Legacy, Eldorado and Circus Circus Reno.
Spectator tickets
The official ticket page lists a $30 Thursday–Saturday pass, a $10 Thursday or Friday daily pass and a $25 Saturday championship pass. Children under 12 are listed as free.
Ticket prices checked October 12, 2026. Availability, fees and event arrangements may change; confirm the current details on the organizer's ticket page.
World Long Drive Championship: quick answers
What phase is the championship in now?
It is Championship Day at Wildcreek. The official World Long Drive YouTube broadcast is live now, with the Open, Women's and Senior title rounds scheduled today.
When and where is the 2026 championship?
Championship competition is October 15–17 at Wildcreek Golf Course in Sparks, in the Reno-Tahoe area. The Open last-chance qualifier is October 14, and the three title finals are October 17.
Will the championship be live on Golf Channel this Saturday?
The championship is live now on World Long Drive's official YouTube stream. The announced Golf Channel broadcast date is December 1, when delayed television coverage is scheduled.
Who won the 2026 World Long Drive Championship?
The 2026 titles had not yet been confirmed at this page's latest update while Championship Day was in progress. The Open, Women's and Senior champions will be added to the results table when confirmed.
Where can I find the official standings?
World Long Drive links to its official scoring service for published event results and brackets. Confirmed championship results will also be recorded on this page.