could you be the next Happy Gilmore?

American Golf and Garmin are on the hunt for the country’s longest drivers. If you can hit any type of ball hard, fast and long, then head to any of its 104 stores across the UK over the May bank holiday weekend (May 23-26) to register your entry.

As well as prizes from Garmin, the overall winner will be sent on an all-expenses paid trip to America to take part in the 2016 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships.

“People who are successful on the Long Drive scene aren’t necessarily from golfing backgrounds, which is why we are encouraging as many people as possible to come in store and have a go,” said Daniel Gathercole, head of marketing at American Golf. “We’re looking for new talent from surprising places!”

Competitors will get three attempts to hit the ball as far as possible. There will be drivers in store to borrow, or – just as long as it conforms to current regulations – golfers can bring their own clubs. There are three categories: Open, Senior (45+) and Ladies. There will be a Garmin Vivoactive GPS watch, worth £199, for the winner at each store, but only the best three regional drivers in each category will be invited to the grand final this autumn, where the prize is an all-expenses trip to take part in next year’s RE/MAX World Long Drive qualifying event.

For details of your nearest American Golf store visit www.americangolf.co.uk.

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