Okotoks, River's Edge Assistant Pro Dan McIntosh, is in Mesquite, Nevada Monday, June 5, taking part in the opening rounds of the World Long Drive event, "Clash in the Canyon."

The man known in these parts as "Smackintosh," sits 31st in the world rankings and hopes to make the televised finals Tuesday, June 6, on the Golf Channel.

"The live TV is nice, the top eight is also money, but getting on TV could possibly bring some sponsors and other stuff like that. So, yeah, it's a big opportunity."

McIntosh's partner, Curtis Urniezius, hit drives of 469 and 447 yards Sunday, June 4, to qualify for Monday's main event.