PEORIA, Ill. -- Bradley Men's and Women's Golf are pleased to announce the 2026 Long Drive Competition will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, at the Indoor Golf Facility at Shea Stadium.

The "Pledge Per" Campaign provides Braves fans with the opportunity to support individual sport programs. Fans can select a desired donation increment (i.e. 10 cents/yard, 50 cents/yard, $1/yard, etc.) and support their favorite team. Both Bradley Men's & Women's Golf will utilize the "pledge per yard" statistic during the Long Drive Competition with 100% of the proceeds directly supporting the respective golf programs. Both programs will hold their Long Drive event on Saturday, January 31, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bradley Indoor Golf Facility located at Shea Stadium. All Men's & Women's Golf student-athletes and coaches will get 10 swings to record their longest drive utilizing state-of-the-art Trackman technology. Their individual longest drive will then be utilized to determine a gift amount for their respective program (ex: a drive of 250 yards with a pledge of $0.10 per yard would equal a gift of $25.00).

This year's event will also include Bradley Athletics Hall of Famer Andy Mickelson '03 as a "special guest" driver. Inducted as part of the Class of 2019, Mickelson was the Illinois PGA Player of the Year in 2023 and was the state's PGA Champion in 2021. He was also the Assistant National PGA Professional Champion in 2015 and the Taylormade Staff National Champion in 2016. Mickelson is currently the Vice President of the Illinois PGA and has been the Director of Golf at Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville, Ill.

Click one of the links at the top of this release to make a Pledge Per Yard donation. Then, choose the golfer of your choice to set up a pledge at your desired amount. All "Pledge Per" Campaign donations are 100% tax deductible and will be acknowledged and receipted by Bradley University Advancement. In addition, any donations made through the "Pledge Per" Campaign will be added to individual donors' accounts and can increase a donor's 2025-26 Braves Club membership level. 

"The Pledge Per Campaign allows our donors to support our young men on and off the course," said Men's Golf Head Coach Jeff Roche. "Your generosity gives us the resources to compete for championships! Please consider joining the Pledge Per Campaign!"

"The long drive is an exciting event for the players every year." said Women's Golf Head Coach Halley Morell. "Come join in on the fun!"