Carl Cooper hit the longest drive in golf history, a 787-yarder, during the second round of the 1992 Texas Open. However, as you will soon see, there is more to this long ball story. Some put long-drive sensation Kyle Berkshire at the top of the bomber list. Berkshire’s 579-yard drive in late 2023 beat the official world record mark of 551 yards set by Mike Dobbin in 2007. But Kyle’s poke is not official, as it was not hit in competition. No matter how far you can hit drives yourself, there is little to no chance they can compare to ..read more

The longest drive in PGA Tour history is 787 yards, by Carl Cooper in the 1992 Texas Open. However, we may need to pump the brakes on that as the “official” longest drive in TOUR history. The PGA TOUR has adopted some parameters to quantify the true, official long drive in its record books. I will explain this more if you read on…and trust me, you will want to! Officially, according to TOUR records, the longest drive in PGA TOUR history goes to Max Homa, with his 477-yard bomb in 2023 on the 7th hole at Kapalua’s Plantation course. So ..read more

The longest golf hole in the world is a 1097-yard par 7. It’s in South Korea at Gunsan Country Club at the Jeongeup Course. The second longest golf hole in the world is at the Sano Course at Satsuki Golf Club in Japan at 964 yards, followed by Meadow Farms in Virginia at 841 yards. But that’s not all; here are the top 8 longest golf holes in the world: Jeongeup Course, Hole #3: 1097 yards / 1003 meters Sano Course, Hole #7: 964 yards / 881 meters Meadow Farms, Hole #12: 841 yards / 769 meters The Links at ..read more

Stop hitting the ground before the ball by going to the driving range and hitting balls while standing on one foot. Don’t be embarrassed by this; I’m not playing a prank on you. I used this drill to stop hitting behind the golf ball on my pitch shots, and it helped all of my full-swing shots. If you’re unsure what causes hitting behind the ball, use one of the other drills provided. I’ve been using all these drills with my students for years and can outline how to perform them, which clubs to use, and who will benefit most. These ..read more

Club speed is the speed of your club head before an impact with the ball. Ball speed is the speed of the ball launching after impact. Ball speed is generally a better indicator of how far the ball goes than club speed. When I started golfing, I thought they were the same thing. And although they’re not, they do have a relation. In most cases, a fast club speed creates a faster ball speed, resulting in longer distances. What’s fascinating is you can easily measure and improve both speeds by slightly modifying your swing mechanics. Let’s find out how in this post ..read more

Refurbished golf balls are an excellent option for golfers who want to save money. They look great and perform well with all clubs except wedges. However, they may deteriorate faster than new balls. My students and I recently tested refurbished balls from GolfBallNut.com (Links Choice) and will share our journey and findings in this article. Read on as we explain the pros and cons of refurbished golf balls, and how they differ from recycled balls. If you want to save some money on decent balls, keep reading. Check this out: 8 Best Places to Buy Used Golf Balls Are Refurbished Balls ..read more

If you win the Masters lottery, the face value for tickets in 2024 is as follows: Practice round tickets are $100 each. Daily tournament tickets are $140 each. Weekly badges are around $500 at face value, but good luck with those. They are not officially available for purchase. Secondary market tickets are also available but can range from $1000 to $10,000 per day (check specific prices for 2024 below). The following may make golf fans jealous and perhaps even a little hot. Still, I and my fellow PGA of America members, LPGA Professionals, and Golf Course Superintendents Association of America ..read more

Breakfast ball refers to a specific type of mulligan that offers a reboot on your first tee shot of the day if it is less than desirable. Of course, in any form, mulligans, including breakfast balls, are not technically allowed according to golf’s official rules. Still, allowing one off the first tee is often a standard practice by even the most rules-conscious golfer during a casual or practice round. In some cases, during a friendly round, you may even get to have one breakfast ball on the front nine and back nine. I even allow one with my students when we ..read more

Adjust your weight shift, rotation, or downswing to control your over-the-top swing immediately. Narrowing it to one or a combination of these elements is the first step to improvement, and you can identify that right now with this guide. However, recognizing the problem doesn’t cure it, so I included some of the most effective drills I’ve used with students of all ages with much success. These may seem simple, but their impact will be felt throughout your entire set. Whether you struggle with over-the-top swings on your driver, woods, irons, or all three, use the information below to squash t ..read more

You cannot shoot your best scores unless you understand the golf ball flight laws and how they apply to your specific shots. If you’ve ever wondered why you always hit fades or slices, these laws will answer all your questions and explain the nine types of ball flight all golfers need to know. In this article, I’ll discuss the differences between the old and new golf ball flight laws in simple terms so you can quickly understand why changes were made and how they impact the game to improve your golf swing. This is not just for advanced golfers. I teach ..read more