Mighty Mike Austin and the 515-Yard Drive

[Lihu]

Another reason to be skeptical (American spelling :beer: ) is that in the last 30 years, nobody has even come close to touching it.  With all of the technological advances to the drivers, balls, and fitness, in 30 years, the closest anybody could come is 50 or 60 yards.  And the guy whose sole job is long driving, Jason Zubak, hasn't come within 100 yards of it.

Mike Dobbin at Dragon Ridge hit it 551 yards. I am sure he will produce it again sometime. He's really big, though. I just started looking into this topic because, as we all know driving is the most important part of golf;-)

[VegasRenegade]

Another reason to be skeptical (American spelling ) is that in the last 30 years, nobody has even come close to touching it.  With all of the technological advances to the drivers, balls, and fitness, in 30 years, the closest anybody could come is 50 or 60 yards.  And the guy whose sole job is long driving, Jason Zubak, hasn't come within 100 yards of it.

Not a reason at all look how long Bob Bemans long jump record stood, Or Babes Home run record. a number of others out there.

[Golfingdad]

Originally Posted by VegasRenegade

Not a reason at all look how long Bob Bemans long jump record stood, Or Babes Home run record. a number of others out there.

Sure it is.  Equipment-wise, baseball and the long jump have barely changed at all (slightly lighter shoes and bats) versus how big of a jump there has been in golf club and ball technology.

[Beachcomber]

I just wanted to let you know... I hit a drive 312yds on a launch monitor this morning.  That is all.

[Golfingdad]

Originally Posted by Beachcomber

I just wanted to let you know... I hit a drive 312yds on a launch monitor this morning.  That is all.

Unbelievable!