Mike Austin

FREE Golf Video Lessons: P.G.A. Golf Video Lessons
Forums: Many Golf Forums for Interesting Golf Discussion
Gallery: Golf Video/Photo Library
Blogs: Create your own Golf Blog/Journal to keep track of your golf
Gym: Golf Gym with some great exercise instruction
Reviews: All Latest Golf Equipment and Golf Course Reviews
Arcade: Relax and enjoy friendly competition with other members in the Games Arcade
P.G.A. Advice: Ask our P.G.A. Professionals for advice on any of our golf forums

msklar92 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-30-2005, 12:19 AM

Came across this obituary in a local paper. Mike Austin died at 95. He hit a 515 yd drive during the 1974 US National Senior open in Las Vegas. He was 64 at the time and used a steel shafted persimmon driver and a balata ball with a 27 mph tail wind - in the Guiness Book of Records. Second on the list is Davis Love 111 who hit a 476 yd drive in 2004. He developed a swing tha relied efficient body movement. The key was "supple quickness" whcih generated club head speed by relaxing the muscles. He was in the Top 50 golf instructors in the US.

ajcross · #2 (**permalink**) 11-30-2005, 04:40 AM

That doesn't even come close to all the accomplishments of Mr. Austin.
I knew him for about 6 years. He was quite an extrodinary character.
He will be missed.

msklar92 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-30-2005, 12:04 PM

full obit at www.newsday.com 11/29/05

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Register Now for FREE!
You have not yet registered on GTO. Sign up for FREE INSTANTLY and gain full access, just fill out the form below! Username: Password: Confirm Password: E-Mail: Confirm E-Mail: I agree to forum rules