Mike Gordon: Professional Long DriverMike Gordon: Professional Long Driver

5X WORLD LONG DRIVE CHAMPION


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Mike Gorton, a 5-time World Long Drive Champion with 34 years of experience in the golf industry, has announced the formation of a management company that will represent several of the best long drivers in the world. Elite Long Drive Management clients include current world #4 ranked Justin James, #6 ranked Justin Moose and #15 ranked Wes Patterson. It will be the job of Elite Long Drive Management to promote its clients via sponsorship contracts, competitions, outings and managing all aspects of their long driving careers. “These hitters are the crème de la crème of long driving, as well as great ambassadors of the sport. I am proud to represent them as World Long Drive soars to new heights,” said Gorton. “With the exposure and excitement that long drive is currently enjoying, as well as the special abilities and personalities that each of these athletes possess, it is a true honor to represent them at such an important time in their careers.”

Mike Gorton competed in long drive for 31 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 in the golf industry for 34 years for companies like Advantage International Sports Management, Yonex as its Promotions Manager and Srixon and Volvik as Tour Manager. He has 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.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

RE/MAX World Long Drive Legends Champion

2014

Mike Gorton’s win in the Legends Division was his fourth RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship title, but his first as a competitor in the Legends Division.

2014

Mike Wins the 2008 RE/MAX World Long Drive Super Seniors

October 20-25, 2008

Mike Gorton Wins the 2008 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship’s Super Seniors Division

2008

Mike Gorton Wins the 2007 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship’s Super Seniors Division

2007 RE/MAX

Mike Gorton wins the 2007 RE/MAX Super Seniors Divsion at the 2008 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship at the Palms Golf Club in Mesquite Nevada.

2007

Masters Division Championship

September 2000

Finished 1st. Long Drive: 310 yards. Mike Gorton came in 1st place in the Masters Division World Long Drive Tournament

2000

Long Drive Association Hall of Fame Inductee

1996 LDA

Mike Gorton is Inducted into the Long Drive Association Hall of Fame.

1996

Open Division

1987

Finished 1st. Long Drive: 318-yards at the 1987 Open Division Championship

1987