Meti, from New Zealand, broke the record in the World Long Drive Mile Hile Showdown semi final, watch it here...
Phillis Meti Hits 406 Yard Drive To Break Women’s World Record
Kiwi golfer Phillis Meti broke the women’s world long drive record with a huge 406 yarder.
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She won the Ladies World Long Drive Championship in 2016 and hit one 406 yards in the 2017 Mile High Showdown semi final.
Watch her break the record here:
NEW WORLD RECORD! @PhillisMeti just went 406 thanks to one of the greatest kicks you'll ever see. #WorldLongDrive pic.twitter.com/BQuD1969i1
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) July 26, 2017
There were reports that it hit a sprinkler head.
The 30-year-old made it through to the final but eventually lost to American Troy Mullins who hit 398 yards.
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How about this piece of magic! @PhillisMeti breaks the WORLD RECORD at the @WorldLongDrive champs! 406 yards… Too easy. pic.twitter.com/bU7u6qUDeB
— New Zealand Golf (@nzgolf) July 26, 2017
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Here is Troy Mullins’ winning drive of 398 yards:
Posted by Golf Monthly magazine on Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Here is the swing of the mens winner Maurice Allen:
The wave goodbye!Maurice Allen is the World Long Drive's #MileHighShowdown champion!
Posted by Golf Channel on Tuesday, July 25, 2017
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