Heather LeMaster of Sacramento, California and staff member at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex is the proud winner of the Ladies Division of the RE/MAX Long Drive Championship held in Mesquite, Nev., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. LeMaster won the division with a drive of 306 yards, taking down two-time defending champion Sandra Carlborg in the finals.
Heather has deep ties with Haggin Oaks, growing up through the various junior golf programs and junior camps. She now teaches various clinics for the facility- specializing in hitting the ball farther.
Heather had this to say about her victory, “I prepared all year for the two and a half minutes of fame by practicing daily. I envisioned myself standing on the tee box with five other World Long Drive Champions so it wouldn’t shock me when I actually did it. I physically trained, I practiced hard, I worked with a Long Drive swing coach and for the first time in my life I trained with a mental coach. WinQuest Sports settled me down, taught me to visualize and commit to the new me that I discovered who is positive, confident and competitive. I have the power in my legs and a fantastic swing courtesy of a handful of terrific PGA professional coaches and thousands of lessons. I walked to the tee box this year knowing that no one could beat me. My goal was not to win, but to be composed and confident which in turn helped me accomplish the ultimate win. I was so focused that I didn’t allow myself to get full of nerves and anxiety. The stars aligned. The emotions came after the win. I grabbed that trophy up over my head and looked up at the crowd. People from all over the world were cheering for me. Men, women and kids were all cheering because I won. Heaven knows I was speechless, but I just thanked as many people and companies as I could, and I told them I would see them next year. Next year I hope to be even better.”
Overall, champions in six divisions were crowned at the Mesquite Sports and Event Complex in Mesquite, Nevada, on that Saturday. Long Drivers of America Hall of Famers Bobby Wilson (Grand Champions) and Pat Dempsey (Super Seniors) earned titles while Stephen Kennedy became the first world champion from Australia by winning the Senior Division. Henderson, Nevada, resident Miguel Jaime won the Legends Division and former NBA Superstar Rick Barry earned his 4th world title with a win in the Masters Division.
“What an amazing day at the championship grid in Mesquite, Nevada, and it, again, lived up to our motto, Live Long,” said Long Drivers of America Owner Art Sellinger. “Each of the finals had their own special moments, and each champion survived some of the most grueling and competitive qualifying rounds in history. To earn a RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship ring is the ultimate in the sport of Long Drive, and each winner stepped up to the challenge. With Stephen Kennedy earning the senior title it proves the international power of the event.”
Long Drivers of America is a dynamic golf event company that specializes in producing long drive events for professionals. The company is owned and operated by long drive pioneer Art Sellinger. Founded in 1995 and based in Roanoke, Tex., LDA is best known for staging the annual RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship, the premier event in power golf. The event has evolved into an international competition with power golfers from across the globe. The RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship premiered October 9 at 9:00 PM EST and will be featured throughout long drive month on Golf Channel. For more information visit www.longdrivers.com.
