Longest Drive Ever

According to Guinness World Records, what is the longest golf drive ever? Do you know? What if someone told you that in 1974, a 64-year old gentleman playing in the U.S. National Seniors Championship walloped a ball an astounding 515 yards? Well, that is the case.

Mike Austin crunched the ball 65 yards past the flag-stick at the goading of his playing partner at the time, to let one rip. You can read more about his feat in this article in Travel and Leisure Magazine.

You can also learn more about Mike Austin and his swing in the book:  In Search of the Greatest Golf Swing: Chasing the Legend of Mike Austin, the Man Who Launched the World's Longest Drive, and Taught Me to Hit Like a Pro.

FT-9 Driver

Callaway's FT-9 driver is designed for "shot shaping" and a customized approach to the game. You can even choose between draw or fade configurations. This driver's face design uses what Callaway calls "hyperbolic face technology". Essentially, this club is a bit more forgiving, with an increased sweet spot. So, who on the PGA tour plays this club right now? Well, check out what's in Phil's bag, a leading Callaway player, to see if he's chosen to play this club.

Gay Wins The Heritage, McIlroy Tops In Driving Distance

10 strokes under the next closest golfer. 20 strokes under par. In a word: impressive. Brian Gay had a tremendous final round, shooting a 64 in the last day of the 2009 Verizon Heritage in Hilton Head.

Who led the tournament in driving distance? Rory McIlroy with an average of 298.9 yards per drive.

Brian Gay Lead at The Heritage

Alex Cejka, who led after the first day at the 2009 Verizon Heritage is still in the hunt at 6 under, but it's the American Brian Gay who is currently leading the tourney by 3 at 13 under.

Gay has averaged 256 yards per drive over his three rounds so far, which ties for 72nd overall at the tournament. The telling stat however, is Gay's greens in regulation. He's tied for second overall with 68.5 average greens in regulation. He's also second in driving accuracy after three rounds.

Boo's Shot of the Day

Check out the shot of the day from the first round at The 2009 Verizon Heritage.

2009 Verizon Heritage First Round