The 2018 World Long Drive Clash in the Canyon was won by Will Hogue, who took down world No. 1 and reigning World Long Drive Champion Justin James by a 413 yards to 391 yards margin on the grid at Mesquite, Nev., former home to the world championships.
Hogue won the $20,000 winner's share of the $50,000 purse.
In the Women's Division, Alexis Belton defeated Alex Phillips to take her first-ever World Long Drive crown in just her second-ever event, instantly becoming a new star in the sport.
2018 World Long Drive Clash in the Canyon leaderboard, results and prize money payouts
Men's Open Division
Final
- Will Hogue (413) def. Justin James (391)
Semifinals
- Will Hogue (426) def. Ryan Reisbeck (392)
- Justin James (425) def. Ryan Steenberg (423)
Quarterfinals
- Justin James (404) def. Jim Waldron (397)
- Ryan Steenberg (409) def. Justin Moose (408)
- Ryan Resibeck (424) def. Nick Kiefer (396)
- Will Hogue (415) def. Kyle Berkshire (388)
Open Division Prize Money Payouts
- 1. Will Hogue - $20,000
- 2. Justin James - $10,000
- T3. Ryan Reisbeck - $5,000
- T3. Ryan Steenberg - $5,000
- T5. Jim Waldron - $2,500
- T5. Justin Moose - $2,500
- T5. Nick Keifer - $2,500
- T5. Kyle Berkshire - $2,500
Women's Division
Final
- Alexis Belton (332) def. Alex Phillips (319)
Semifinals
- Alex Phillips (324) def. Troy Mullins (318)
- Alexis Belton (334) def. Heather Manfredda (316)
Quarterfinals
- Troy Mullins (317) def. Phillis Meti (299)
- Alex Phillips (313) def. Erin Hess (304)
- Alexis Belton (323) def. Monica Borowicz (295)
- Heather Manfredda (310) def. Sandra Carlborg (300)
Open Division Prize Money Payouts
- 1. Alexis Belton - $7,000
- 2. Alex Phillips - $4,000
- T3. Troy Mullins - $2,000
- T3. Heather Manfredda - $2,000
