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What is the Longest Drive in Golf? - SportsBoom
Everything you need to know about the Longest Drive in Golf. Who holds the world record? Where are the best golf courses for a smashing drive, & more!
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The golf ball flying through the air, with speed, and accuracy is a sight to see. In this article, we will explore the world record golf drive, and give you tips on how to get more distance on your golf drive.
Who holds the World Record for the longest Golf Drive?
Mike Austin smashed the golf ball 515 yards, at the 1974, U.S. National Seniors Open Championship in Las Vegas. This huge golf drive, set a Guinness World Record, for the longest golf drive in a professional golf competition. Wow!
Max Homa has the longest official golf drive in PGA Tour history, with 477 yards. Below is a table of the top ten longest golf drives in PGA Tour history, as of September 2024.
Who holds the World Record for the longest Golf Drive?
| Player name | Yards | Year | Course |
| Max Homa | 477 | 2024 | No. 7 - Plantation Course at Kapalua |
| Davis Love III | 476 | 2004 | No. 18 - Plantation Course at Kapalua |
| Jeff Sluman | 473 | 2003 | No. 14 - PGA West (Palmer) |
| Charley Hoffman | 467 | 2009 | No. 1 - LaCantera GC (Resort) |
| Dustin Johnson | 463 | 2011 | No. 7 - TPC Boston |
| Scott Stallings | 460 | 2022 | No. 15 - TPC Scottsdale |
| Luke List | 459 | 2023 | No. 7 - Plantation Course at Kapalua |
| Justin Thomas | 457 | 2019 | No. 10 - Club de Golf Chapultepec |
| Ryan Brehm | 455 | 2023 | No. 18 - Plantation Course at Kapalua |
| David Duval | 454 | 2002 | No. 13 - PGA West (Palmer) |
Tips to hit a long Golf Drive
• It’s important that you improve your upper body, and your lower body strength. You need full body strength to give you explosive power to hit a long golf drive.
• Get a good grip, and aim to increase your speed on the swing.
Frequently asked questions
A long golf drive will get the ball closer to the hole without having to take as many golf shots. If you are able to consistently hit a long golf drive, you will improve your golf game, and lower your net score.
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