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Why has the longest golf drive record not been broken?

CinnamonGirl
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19 Dec 2010 23:01 #1 by CinnamonGirl

Why has the longest golf drive record not been broken? was created by CinnamonGirl

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The record for the longest golf drive has stood unbeaten for 35 years and was achieved with a wooden club, so have three decades of improving golfing technology failed to make an impression?

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lil precious
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20 Dec 2010 08:24 #2 by lil precious

Replied by lil precious on topic Why has the longest golf drive record not been broken?

Because somebody

hasn't tried.

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UNDER MODERATION
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20 Dec 2010 12:27 #3 by UNDER MODERATION

Replied by UNDER MODERATION on topic Why has the longest golf drive record not been broken?

lil precious wrote: Because somebody hasn't tried.

417 ...once...without the aid of a cart path

Kapalua

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FredHayek
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20 Dec 2010 13:40 #4 by FredHayek

Replied by FredHayek on topic Why has the longest golf drive record not been broken?

You would think that drive record would have been broken a long time ago, especially equipment wise, maybe need longer courses?

Thomas Sowell: There are no solutions, just trade-offs.

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Wayne Harrison
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20 Dec 2010 14:47 #5 by Wayne Harrison

Replied by Wayne Harrison on topic Why has the longest golf drive record not been broken?

"He drove the ball with a tailwind of up to 35mph (55kmph) and was at an altitude of well above 2,000m (6,561 feet) above sea level."

I think astronaut Alan Bean may hold the record for the longest drive of a golf ball. But he did it on the moon.

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JusSayin
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20 Dec 2010 17:53 #6 by JusSayin

Replied by JusSayin on topic Why has the longest golf drive record not been broken?

Vice Lord wrote:
lil precious wrote: Because somebody hasn't tried.

417 ...once...without the aid of a cart path

Kapalua

Golf is measured in yards. 417 feet is only 139 yards, VL.

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major bean
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20 Dec 2010 19:28 #7 by major bean

Replied by major bean on topic Why has the longest golf drive record not been broken?

As in all sports the equipment is regulated and developments of golf balls has been static because of it. If it were not for that the record would have been broken long ago.

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Major Bean

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