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Kyle Berkshire smashes ball speed world record

Published

2 years ago

Dec 23, 2021

Tiger Woods recently called Bryson DeChambeau’s search for length as ‘something historic’. On the 15th December, Bryson himself then tweeted about recording a personal best of just over 221mph for ball speed at a recent Cobra testing session.

However, two-time World Long Drive champion Kyle Berkshire has upped the ante.

At the same media launch and with less fanfare, Berkshire surpassed the PGA tour’s longest driver by almost 10mph but has now gone a touch further, adding another 2mph and recording 233.4mph. Check out the moment at 5:20 in the video below.

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Appearing on the long.drivers page on Instagram, the 25-year-old stood in front of a whiteboard, the posting entitled ‘The King of Ball Speed’ and with the simple comment ‘Berkshire breaks the record for the fastest golf ball hit in the history of life’.

An alum of the University of North Texas, in 2017 Berkshire moved from standard golf to concentrating on the World Long Drive Tour, being rewarded with back-to-back world crowns within four years. Those particular events take place on what is a long ‘landing’ strip and shouldn’t be compared to a PGA golf hole, but it remains that he recorded a drive of 422 yards to win this year’s world crown and a personal best of 492 yards in competition, some 168-odd in front of Bryson’s PGA average in 2021, a player he beat into seventh place in Nevada.

These figures are something to behold, but they are almost certainly not the end of it all.

Right or wrong, players seem to get bigger, stronger and more determined to find even more length. DeChambeau commented that he ‘wants to inspire’ and he may well do so, but when new measurements such as ‘smash factor’ come calling, it will be interesting how those same university coaches treat the progress of the game and will surely closely monitor his tournament results.

Certainly, now and for a while, Kyle Berkshire can claim to be the longest driver and in possession of the fastest ball speed in the world, inspiring in his own way.

54-hole golf tour deemed eligible for OWGR points…but it’s not LIV

Published

12 hours ago

Apr 25, 2024

Matt Vincenzi

After a seventeen-month application process, a 54-hole golf tour was deemed eligible for OWGR points.

Unfortunately, for LIV Golf and their fans, it was the Clutch Pro Tour.

After the decision, which is effective immediately, OWGR chairman Peter Dawson issued a statement.

“This is a significant milestone for golf, and OWGR is deeply encouraged by the achievement and the continued efforts in developing the sport of golf in the United Kingdom.”

“We look forward to watching the progress of the Clutch Pro Tour as it continues to play a key role in the development of players from the region,” Dawson added.

OWGR Announcement
Read more here – https://t.co/7J4bFpawqv #OWGR #OfficialWorldGolfRanking pic.twitter.com/ZfBJWCFAm8

— OWGR (@OWGRltd) April 25, 2024

The Clutch Pro Tour operates in the United Kingdom and features a 36-hole cut. It also has an open qualifying school.

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Charlie Woods attempting to qualify for spot at 2024 U.S. Open

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15 hours ago

Apr 25, 2024

Matt Vincenzi

As first reported by Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated, Charlie Woods will be attempting to qualify for this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

The first stage of qualifying for this year’s tournament will be an 18-hole local event on Thursday, April 25th, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

There will be 84 players in the field, five of which will reach the 36-hole qualifier that will take place in June.

Earlier this season, Charlie attempted to qualify for the Cognizant Classic, and struggled, shooting an 86.

If the younger Woods is able to qualify, he will tee it up in the same field as his father in a few months at one of the more historic U.S. Open venues.

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Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss

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2 days ago

Apr 24, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

In our forums, our members have been discussing one of the new sensations in the world of golf – Ludvig Aberg. The 24-year-old finished solo second at the Masters a couple of weeks ago, and gained many plaudits, including from several WRXers.

RELATED: ‘There were a number of red flags’ – Ludvig Aberg reveals why he turned down multiple LIV offers

One member, RoyalMustang, took to the forums to explain why Aberg is now their favorite player, saying:

“I loved the way the Ludvig was out there, having a great time, not taking himself or the situation too seriously. Even after the double at 11, he was like “well, that’s golf!” Loose and relaxed: that’s the way to play. It’s obvious he loves what he’s doing, he loves the big moments, and he loves being a part of it all.

Arnold Palmer was viewed that way. Just like Brooks Robinson was forever viewed as not just a great baseball player, but a great human being and friend to Baltimore.”

And our members have been reacting and sharing their positive takes on the young Swede.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

redfirebird08: “Ludvig has a great attitude, a great smile, and a great golf swing.”
otto6457: “I’m very lucky to have talked with Ludde several times at the Rawls Course at Texas Tech. He’s a truly nice guy and very friendly. Always said hello when we passed each other in the club house and was always smiling. Watching him hit balls on the range was a joy. He has “that sound” and trajectory to die for. There were many times he was out on the range in 30+ mph winds just hitting the most beautiful shots that just seemed to ignore the wind. World class ball striker. And yes……..I am a fan boy.”
konklifer: “I like him. In an era of endless waggles and laboring, his swing and pace of play are a joy to watch.

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