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Long drive is done on a level target grid about 35 to 55 m (40 to 60 yd) wide instead of on a course. Competitors are given a set number of attempts, usually from 3 to 6, to hit the ball as far as possible within the grid and within a set time limit. A shot must stay within the grid for the distance to be counted; otherwise, it is counted Out-of-Bounds (OB). Major competitions are done over several rounds in a modified double-elimination format.

Clubs must conform to United States Golf Association(USGA) standards for local qualifying events but for district qualifying events and World Finals, all clubs used must appear on the LDA (Long Drive Association) Conforming List at Long Driver of America website. Maximum club length is determined slightly differently from the USGA. Maximum length permitted is 50 in. but is measured with the club at a right angle to the ground (90 deg.) from the lowest point to the highest, corresponding to a USGA 48 in measurement. Clubhead size is maintained at a maximum of 460 cubic centimeters.