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. 

What is a Golf Drive?

In golf, a drive is a long distance shot played from the tee box. A golf club called a driver is used for a golf drive. With great accuracy and practice, it’s possible to hit a hole-in-one from a powerful golf drive.

Why is it important to hit a long golf drive?

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. 

What is a Golf Drive?

In golf, a drive is a long distance shot played from the tee box. A golf club called a driver is used for a golf drive. With great accuracy and practice, it’s possible to hit a hole-in-one from a powerful golf drive.

Why is it important to hit a long golf drive?

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.