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5X World Champion
5X World Champion

Mike Gorton


5X World Long Drive Champion

Mike's experience in long driving, both as a competitor as well as on the business side of long driving, is unmatched. He was responsible for running the Yonex Long Drive Team in the 90's which performed over 100 exhibitions a year worldwide. Additionally, Mike was a major part of the Nitro long drive team and ran the sponsorship of the WLD Finals for Volvik.  

Hall of Fame Inductee

Mike Gorton competed in long drive for 32 years and has had one of its most storied careers winning 5 times in 4 different divisions. He is also a Hall of Fame member. He has worked for companies like Advantage International Sports Management, Yonex as its Promotions Manager and Srixon and Volvik as Tour Manager. Mike, had the honor of working with PGA Tour stars like Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson, Jim Furyk and Ryo Isakowia on the professional staffs he managed. 

Notoriety

Featured in Golf Digest article as "The World’s Longest Straight Man" Written by Davis Love Sr. 

Released 2 instructional video's from 1999 still selling today.

Featured writer of "long drive tips" for Golf Tips Magazine.

Performed Long Drive Exhibitions all over the world including, Singapore, Bangkok, Japan, England, Germany, France and the Virgin islands.

Was the lead talent with a speaking role for a nationally aired TV commercial for Yonex.

Performed at PGA exhibitions with greats such as Gary Player, Phil Mickelson, Fred Couples, David Feherty, Tom Lehman and Bobby Clampett.