Sports Media Report
World Long Drive (WLD) today announced an updated television broadcast schedule that will feature extensive coverage of the Open Division and Women’s Division in upcoming major events.
GOLF Channel will air coverage of WLD Kingsport, held August 26-28 in Kingsport, Tennessee, in a pair of one-hour broadcasts. The quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals for the Women’s Division will be shown August 28 from 8 to 9 p.m. EST. The Open Division quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals will follow from 9 to 10 p.m. EST.
This marks the first time in the sport’s history that there will be a dedicated broadcast specifically showcasing the Women’s Division.
“We’re thrilled with the continuing growth of World Long Drive and the outright support of the Women’s Division all season long,” GF Sports & Entertainment President Shawn Tilger said. “This additional hour of coverage allows us to highlight the best hitters in the world as half of the Women’s Division field will be seen competing in one of the most electric atmospheres in the sport. The City of Kingsport, along with GOLF Channel, have been tremendous partners and we’re excited to put our sport back on the national stage.”
WLD Kingsport is the first of three major events in the 2023 World Long Drive season. WLD Oceanside (September 29-October 1) will be the second major and will serve as the World Championship for the Senior’s Division. The WLD World Championship for both the Open Division and the Women’s Division will be held in Atlanta from October 18-22.
All three majors have increased purses and world ranking points. Fans can see every shot of WLD Oceanside on the World Long Drive YouTube page. The World Championship held at Bobby Jones Golf Course in Atlanta will be the second nationally televised event of the year on GOLF Channel.
