Age, Biography and Wiki
Mike Austin (golfer) was born on 17 February, 1910 in Guernsey. Discover Mike Austin (golfer)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 95 years old?
| Popular As | N/A |
| Occupation | N/A |
| Age | 95 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | 17 February, 1910 |
| Birthday | 17 February |
| Birthplace | Guernsey |
| Date of death | (2005-11-23) Los Angeles, California |
| Died Place | Los Angeles, California |
| Nationality |
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 17 February. He is a member of famous with the age 95 years old group.
Mike Austin (golfer) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 95 years old, Mike Austin (golfer) height is 6ft 2in .
| Physical Status | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6ft 2in |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Mike Austin (golfer)'s Wife?
His wife is Tonya
| Family | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Tonya |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Mike Austin (golfer) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Mike Austin (golfer) worth at the age of 95 years old? Mike Austin (golfer)’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from . We have estimated Mike Austin (golfer)'s net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Mike Austin (golfer) Social Network
| Wikipedia |
| Imdb |
Timeline
He was credited by Guinness World Records with hitting the longest drive in tournament play (471m/515 yards) in 1974 at Winterwood Golf Course (the Par-4 455-yard 14th Hole now called Desert Rose Golf Course) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
For years Austin was well known by professional golfers for his length off the tee. But it was one drive in 1974 that secured his name in history. While playing in the U.S. National Seniors Tournament, at the Winterwood Golf Course (now the Desert Rose) Austin was put in a foursome with PGA Champion Chandler Harper. After hitting several 400-yard drives, Chandler said, "Mike, let's see you really let one go." Austin drove the green on 450-yard par 4. It carried to the edge of the green, bounced over and rolled past the pin and off the back edge. In a 2003 interview, Chandler said he found a ball on the next tee box and called to Austin, "This is impossible, but there is a ball over here." They identified the ball as Austin's and stepped off the distance back to the center of the green. The drive was 515 yards. GBWW no longer recognizes the world's longest drive in their book.
Austin's golf swing, known as The Mike Austin Swing, has been practiced and taught by numerous golf professionals. It is based on the principle of "supple quickness", whereby speed is generated through relaxation of all active muscles. Austin demonstrated the power of the swing by securing the world long drive title with a 515-yard shot, using a steel-shafted persimmon wood driver, a balata-covered ball and had a 27-mph tail wind, while playing in the U.S. National Seniors Open in 1974. He was 64 years old at the time.
In the late 1930s, Austin moved to Los Angeles to become a pro at the Wilshire Country Club. When he arrived, the job fell through so he worked at other golf courses, teaching and competing. His roommate was Errol Flynn and they frequented local nightclubs in search of women. Austin also auditioned for roles in movies and eventually appeared in a number of motion pictures. However, his golfing and acting were put on hold when he joined the service. Having never completed U.S. citizenship, he went to Canada and joined the R.A.F.
Michael Hoke Austin (February 17, 1910 – November 23, 2005) was an American golf professional and kinesiology expert, specializing in long drives.
Austin was born in Guernsey. By the time he was four years-old, he had moved with his family to London and then Scotland. They later emigrated to the United States, where they settled firstly in Florida and finally Georgia. Social Security records refute these biographical entries. They reflect that Michael Hoke Austin was born 17 Feb. 1910 and died (aged 95) on 23 Nov. 2005. His father was born in Alabama and there are no records reflecting English or Scottish claims.
