Bringing the WORLD of XDL to Australasia

Think BIG and DRIVE Long has been the mindset of IGANZ since 2016. Going above and beyond is what the sport of Xtreme Drivers League represents. In the pandemic IGANZ was recognised for the investment and dedication to growing the sport of Long Drive, and Xtreme Drivers League and was listed as National Sports Organisation by Sporting Authorities. The mission from 2016 was to separate the high-performance sport, away from Golf and Olna set out to do so accomplishing 27 events in 5 countries, forming two national teams (New Zealand and Australia) investing in the largest purse paid out in Long Drive history and equally investing in Golf through Major sponsorship to PGA Pro Ams which she has done since 2020. It’s important to CEO, Olna Ford that IGANZ has a good relationship with Golf Clubs and equally Golfers as the sport has been closely related. IGANZ is inviting all sporting clubs to engage with to cross promote sport. XDL is listing international associates under the Federation for the sport so that it can grow the sport with Governance Globally. Regional championships open up from April 2022 with venues in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific being listed then our International events being listed from May.

IGANZ International TOP 7 (2016) first invitational showcasing the sport to NZ

A focus for the federation is to get the sport recognised in as many countries whilst working the sport into the Olympics. With a Halberg Nomination for Team of the Year and a Queen’s Honour for the sports top Women’s athlete, Phillis Meti, it’s fair to say IGANZ is taking the sport of Long Drive and Xtreme Drivers League to the next level! Olna is getting plenty of interest from all sectors and looks forward to developing more relationships with major partners.

Olna encourages venues and organises get in touch with her Xtreme Drive Executives and this can be done by sending a message via the IGANZ website www.iganz.co.nz