(Endless Summer Long Drive champions Jack Smith and Kelly Rudney. Submitted photo)
The 2025 edition of Endless Summer, the world’s biggest long drive event held at Trillium Wood in Belleville last week was the the biggest by far.
Nearly 1500 fans from Canada and the U.S. took in the two-day event which has become a major stop on the long drive calendar.
It began Friday night with the first Military Hitter’s Showdown between Canada and the U.S.
The men’s and women’s competition wrapped up with the finals under the lights on Saturday night. Jack Smith of Shreveport Louisiana stunned the field with a 421-yard rocket to beat 2024 winner Scottie Pearman.
Canadian Kelly Rudney launched a 347-yard bomb to capture the women’s title.
Tournament director Jodie Jenkins says, “This was easily our biggest and best year yet.”
“From the military showcase to the nighttime finals under the lights, it was world-class entertainment and competition. The energy from the fans was unreal and we’re already getting ready for something truly special in 2026—our fifth anniversary!”