Age: 20
Height: 6’3” (190 cm)
Weight: 207 lbs (94 kg)
Driver Specs:
Callaway XR 3-degree head with Paderson Shafts
Sponsors:
Callaway Golf, Paderson, Cross Sportswear, ILovePizza
Accomplishments:
- 2 Wins on the European Ranking in my 1st Year
- Finished 2nd on the European Ranking in my 1st Year
- Finished 3rd in the LDWS competition in Dubai beating Joe Miller (Current World Long Drive Champion)
What is your longest drive in competition?
456 yards
What were the conditions of the drive?
Warm summer day in Denver with a bit of wind from behind!
What are the fastest swing speeds you’ve recorded on a Swing Speed Radar and/or Trackman?
144 mph on a Trackman
What lead you to choose your particular equipment specifications?
I line up to hit up on the ball so I want a head with a 3-degree head and XXX shaft to fit my swing speed.
Do you favor a particular shot shape to hit it long?
Yes, STRAIGHT!!!
Do you use any training aids to work on your speed and power?
No, not really!
Do you do any other types of training to drive it further?
Yes, working out in the gym 5 days a week, mostly 3D training.
Is there any particular bit of advice you would give the regular amateur for him or her to hit the ball longer?
Hit up on the…
Read the rest of what Emil has to say about the Long Drive in the August 2017 Monthly Handicap Improver here:
https://www.swingmangolf.com/register.php