The Longest Drives in Golf History

Updated on November 8, 2026

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What is the longest drive in golf history? In official tournaments, the PGA Tour record is held by Max Homa: 477 yards (436 m) at Kapalua, Hawaii, in January 2024. In long drive, the discipline of pure distance, Kyle Berkshire hit 579.66 yards (530 m) in 2023 during a record attempt at high altitude. The Guinness World Record for competition remains that of Mike Austin, 515 yards (471 m) in 1974. Here are all the records, by category.

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Longest Drive Records, by Category

The Longest Drives on the PGA Tour

Famous drives that don't count

Some drives that were even longer are not listed in the official records. In 1992, Carl Cooper saw his ball roll 787 yards at the Texas Open… on a concrete fairway. In 2002, Tiger Woods had been credited with 498 yards at Kapalua, before the PGA Tour revised its measurements. And in 2018, Dustin Johnson hit 489 yards at the WGC-Match Play, but statistics from that match-play tournament are not counted.

The world record for the longest drive

Long drive is a discipline in its own right: each player has a few balls to hit as far as possible within a designated area. The measured world record is held by American Kyle Berkshire, at 579.66 yards (530 m), on October 2, 2023, in Rawlins, Wyoming, at an altitude of over 2,000 m and with a tailwind of about 30 km/h. This was a filmed attempt, not a competition, and the record is not recognized by Guinness. The previous record was held by Mike Dobbyn, who hit 551 yards (504 m) in 2007.

The Guinness World Record for the longest drive in competition is still held by Mike Austin: 515 yards (471 m) in 1974 in Las Vegas, at age 64, with a strong tailwind. It remains disputed due to the lack of modern measurements.

Women's Records

New Zealander Phillis Meti holds the women's world record for the longest drive, with 413 yards (378 m) in 2019. On the LPGA Tour, the longest recorded drive belongs to England’s Georgia Hall, who hit 355 yards (325 m) in 2018 in Singapore. The best season average on the LPGA is held by Anne van Dam, at 290.8 yards (266 m) in 2021.

The Longest Hitters on the PGA Tour, Season by Season

The longest hitters on Best Golf Tips

Several players on this list have profiles on Best Golf Tips, featuring their career achievements and video lessons, including tips on how to gain distance.

Rory McIlroyView profile and lessons →Bryson DeChambeauView profile and lessons →Tiger WoodsView profile and lessons →Justin ThomasView profile and lessons →Rickie FowlerView profile and lessons →

Our Method

We have separated the categories that cannot be compared: drives measured in official tournaments, long drive (a discipline based purely on distance), and historical records. Each distance comes from an official source (PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LIV Golf, Guinness World Records) or a recognized golf publication, verified on November 8, 2026. A drive that has been reported but not confirmed is not included. This page is updated annually.

Fred’s Take

These numbers are impressive, but the wind, elevation, and downhill fairways play a big part in them. To gain distance without getting injured, it’s better to work on hitting the ball squarely than to force the shot. And to choose the right driver, see The 10 Best Drivers.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Longest Drives