Tim Burke wins second Long Drive title
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Tim Burke has won the World Long Drive Championship with a 394-yard knock to take his second title in three years and the $150,000 first prize.
“I just wanted to make sure I put a good golf swing on it… and I hit it pretty good,” Burke told the Golf Channel.
“I got dedicated this year, got a little better golf swing, learned how to handle the pressure a little better and everything came together tonight.”
The 29-year-old from Florida hit drives of 401 and 403 yards in the quarter-finals and semis to beat Justin Young and Will Hogue. He then put his 394-yarder pout there to beat Jeremy Easterly in the final.
“It’s awesome; they were at the first one, too. It’s the best, just having a little section, it makes me feel comfortable and able to let go,” Burke added.
