Long drive competition

Out of interest who would be interested in giving this a go ? more for fun and to see who can 'walk the talk' but would be within the set-up the pro long drivers compete in to give regular golfers the chance to see what it's really like.

I would give it a go, we try it at the range but it would be different in a competition.

count me in darren

Sounds like a bit of fun, be good to see a proper long drive setup

Hahahaha, I'll have a go! Though where you're going to find a 180yd long field for my crashing drives I don't know....

count me in too !!

Would definitely be interested! Where & When?

I would do it if it was close enough!

Darren,

Just found this on the internet. I presume that this is what you are leading GolfShakers to?

http://www.europeanlongdrivers.com/tournaments/uk-ldet/

I'm pleased you mentioned a competition. Heard nothing about it, as I don't visit other golf sites / forums these days.

10% off all longdrive kit for Golfshakers buying STRICTLY before 17 May. Plus this free tip from my Longdrive advice sheet:

In order to relax, deal with nerves, and warm up nearly all beginners hit far too many practice drives, and even more throughout a long competition day. Adrenalin flows and one feels strong enough to endlessly hit drives. This is an illusion. When one later steps onto the competition tee one often feels flat and tired, as things that matter have been frittered away on the practice ground. Endless straight drives on the practice ground, suddenly assume an entirely different hue! By all means take 45 mins. or so to warm up but try to keep driving to a minimum - maximum 20 balls. As the competition time gets closer try to keep at least 3-4 mins. between each practice drive. Hit no balls in the five minutes before you tee off. Watch the world's best, some of them are only hitting a practice drive every ten minutes or so. Some hit no more than eight drives in their warm up hour. Really good driving is an energy sapper, which can be masked by adrenalin. Beware!!

I.

Could be tempted by this.....

Chris,

Don't think you'd like it. The groupies are an absolute pain! It's not good arriving home covered in lipstick and smelling of scent. Trust me.

UPDATE: So who is definately going?

Unfortunately I didn't get the info to promote as already planned but the official event is taking place this Friday/Saturday near Oxford and there is the opportunity still for amateurs to have a go.

If anyone fancies trying this out you can get involved on Friday, the main event takes place on Saturday which is free to attend. More information available here:

http://www.golfshake.com/news/view/7329/Big_Hitters_Land_in_the_UK.html

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