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description Long drive Overview

Long drive is a competitive golf discipline focused entirely on maximizing the distance of a golf ball hit from a tee. Competitors use specialized equipment, including extra-long shafts and low-lofted clubheads, to achieve swing speeds that often exceed 150 miles per hour. Unlike traditional golf, players hit a set number of drives within a time limit, and only the longest shot landing within a marked grid counts. It appeals to power-focused athletes and spectators and features prominent global competitions like the World Long Drive Championship.

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What is long drive in golf?

Long drive is a golf competition focused on hitting a teed ball as far as possible. Players usually compete within a defined landing grid rather than playing a complete golf hole.

How fast can a long-drive competitor swing?

Elite competitors often produce swing speeds above 150 miles per hour. The exact distance depends on launch angle, ball speed, wind, and the landing surface.

What equipment is used in long drive?

Competitors use specialized drivers with extra-long shafts and low-lofted clubheads. These clubs are built to maximize ball speed and carry distance, rather than provide the control expected in ordinary golf.

How is long drive different from a normal golf driving contest?

Long drive is the central event rather than one shot within an 18-hole round. Competitors can prioritize maximum distance because accuracy and short-game performance are not the main scoring goals.

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