That record still belongs to Mike Austin about 33 years ago , he hit a monster drive 515 yards with a persimmon driver , so much for new technology ! And he was 64 years old ! And this was done during stroke play !
http://www.travelandleisure.com/tlgolf/articles/mighty-mike-austin-and-the-515-yard-drive
2007-02-06 07:30:27
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answered by Anonymous
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On Sept. 25, 1974, Mike Austin drew back and unleashed a blast that flew more than 400 yards, bounced in front of the green and came to rest, 65 yards beyond the flag-stick. That shot set the Guinness world record as the longest drive ever recorded in a PGA tournament: 515 yards.
2007-02-06 15:43:04
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answered by bigcup5 1
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Just last week in Dubai a guy hit a ball more than 700 yards...it was on an airplane runway. But the record is by Jack Hamm, who hit a ball 1012 yards on an airport runway. It was featured in Golf Digest and on his web site.
2007-02-06 22:37:48
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answered by Robbie trd 4
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In the PGA tour it was a 475 yard by Davis Love III hit in 2004
2007-02-06 14:05:31
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answered by m_winte 1
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Here is a golf school that has lots of great info about the golf industry.
http://www.sdga.edu
Hope you find some good information.
2007-02-07 18:04:59
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answered by Anonymous
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The longest is actually hit from the moon! It was either Neal Armstrong or Buzz (last name unsure) who teed it up on the lunar surface. Distance? Well its still going.....!!!
2007-02-06 17:17:58
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answered by tigerbaby99 3
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I dunno, but i read in Sports illustrated some guy in New York hit a 378 tee shot and it landed in the hole but he didnt realize it. He didnt find the ball so he called a mulligan. I wish i had that guys luck, but my brains...
2007-02-06 17:57:39
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answered by shotgunmerc 4
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