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Press Release 20 January 2010 GOLFING LEGEND SERGIO GARCIA HITS 675 YARD DRIVE AT INAUGURAL 'WHACK FROM THE TRACK' CHALLENGE Etihad Airways, a diamond sponsor of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship (ADGC), today hosted European Ryder Cup star, Sergio Garcia, ...  

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Sergio is a good player, but I don't think he belongs in the "legend" category yet.

the balls rolls on the race track ground. - AT

At least that's my understanding of how driving distance's measured. It includes carry and roll.

No! He not a long hitter by any means. Bubba Watson on the PGA tour is the long hitter. He has hit over 400 yards regularly. Plus the track gives you a good roll. Jack Nicklaus is a LEGEND. He was also a big hitter.

Hello bandchief, So are drives measured where the golf ball stops rolling? 400 yards is far! -MW

Hello sten! I'm not a golfer but if the distance is measured with it rolling that's kinda lame. -MW

There was a bet between the two protagonists, Kevin Costner and Don Johnson, about who could hit a golf ball the furthest. This link contains the wager: click here

I haven't seen the movie Tin Cup yet so thanks for the link. AV, Are you a golfer? -W

totally different than driving in the fairway. The track is without drag unlike grasses. That can't be measured in that manner; unless commercial point of view! Nien

Hello Nien! What if I go on a cruise ship and hit a golf ball and as it sinks to the bottom of the ocean, can I claim a super long drive? Would I be a legendary golfer like Sergio? -MW

from the ball bouncing on the hard racing track. At least with grass, it's only an extra coupld yards. It's like me when I hit a drive and it lands on the golf cart path. My drive gets much longer but in the wrong direction though :P - AT

the ball can roll another 10 to 20 plus yards at least. Not to mention if you are hitting down hills and downwind. My carry is about 275 yd, but I can sometimes hit 300+ yd drives, go figure. On the golf course, every little bit helps.

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